1. How do you think an online course compares
with a course taught on campus?
a. I think online courses would
require the same amount of work and study time
as a traditional course.
b. I think online courses would
be more convenient than
c. I think online courses would
be easier than a course taught on campus, because
you don't have to go to class.
2. What is your comfort level with computers?
a. Very comfortable. I can download and run applications,
b. Comfortable, although I sometimes need help to run
c. Not comfortable. I need a great deal of help anytime I use a computer.
3. Could you download a new Internet browser if you needed it for an online course?
a. Yes, I know how to download and install programs.
b. I could do it if someone walked me through the steps.
c. What's a browser?
4. What is your experience using e-mail?
a. Extensive. I can send and
receive e-mail, add attachments and read attached
files.
b. Moderate. I can compose and send e-mails and open ones
c. None. I have rarely or never used e-mail.
5. Do you like to work and learn independently?
a. Yes, I like to figure things out for myself.
b. Sometimes, but there are times when I need some help.
c. No, I need to have other people around to help me
6. Which of the following best describes your work habits?
a. I often get things done ahead of time.
b. I usually get things done on time.
c. I need constant reminders to get things done, and often wait until the last minute.
7. How comfortable are you in a course that involves a lot of reading?
a. Very comfortable. I read pretty fast, and understand most
b. Fairly comfortable, but I like to have the instructor go over
c. Not very comfortable. I often need someone to explain the material.
8. In other courses you have taken, what kind of classroom setting did you like best?
a. One where students worked independently a lot of the time.
b. One where students worked in small groups on assigned projects.
c. One where the teacher presented lectures and/or led discussions involving the whole class.
9. How do you feel about being physically apart from your classmates and the instructor?
a. It doesn't bother me.
b. I'm somewhat uneasy about it.
c. I prefer to have face-to-face contact.
10. How persistent are you when it comes to getting answers about material you don't understand?
a. Very persistent! I don't stop until I get the answer.
b. Moderately persistent. I sometimes ask questions, but if
c. Not very persistent. I rarely ask any questions and I give up
