Learning Skills Assessment

Answer each question to assess how well online courses would fit your learning needs.

1. 1. Do you need to take this course now for a degree, job or other important reason?
2. Yes No
3. 2. Does your lifestyle (family, work or personal schedule) make it difficult for your to attend courses during scheduled times?
4. Yes No
5. 3. Do you often get things done ahead of time?
6. Yes No
7. 4. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, do you prefer figuring out the instructions on your own?
8. Yes No
9. 5. Are you comfortable and competent sending out e-mail and using the Internet?
10. Yes No
11. 6. Do you usually read and understand the textbook without help?
12. Yes No
13. 7. Do you look forward to learning new technology skills?
14. Yes No
15. 8. Are you willing to commit 6-8 hours per week to a course?
16. Yes No
17. 9. Are you self-motivated and self-disciplined?
18. Yes No
19. 10. Do you feel that high quality learning can take place without the face-to-face discussions in a traditional classroom?
20. Yes No
21. 11. Can you communicate effectively in writing?
22. Yes No
23. 12. Are you willing to "speak up" when you have a question?
24. Yes No
25. 13. Do you enjoy working independently?
26. Yes No
27. 14. Could you benefit from direct, personal written instructor feedback?
28. Yes No
29. 15. Do you have (or are you willing to obtain) access to a computer, Internet service provider and telephone modem at home?
30. Yes No
31. 16. Do you believe in the value of critical thinking in the learning process?
32. Yes No
33. 17. Can you be open-minded about sharing your work, life and educational experiences as part of the learning process?
34. Yes No
35. 18. Do you usually think ideas through before responding?
36. Yes No