1. Having
face-to-face interaction with my instructor
and fellow students is:
(a)
not particularly important to me.
(b)
somewhat important to me.
(c)
very important to me.
2. I
would classify myself as someone who:
(a)
is good at prioritizing tasks and often gets things done ahead of
time without being reminded by my instructor.
(b)
is sometimes poor at prioritizing, needs to be reminded of assignments
once in a while, and often does assignments at the last minute.
(c)
is poor at prioritizing and sometimes forgets to complete assignments
if I'm not reminded about them frequently.
3. Classroom
discussion is:
(a)
rarely helpful to me.
(b)
sometimes helpful to me.
(c)
almost always helpful to me.
4. When
an instructor hands out instructions for
an assignment, I prefer:
(a)
figuring out the instructions myself.
(b)
trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help
as needed.
(c)
having the instructions explained to me.
5. When
it comes to assessing my own progress, I:
(a)
feel as if I can keep tabs on my progress, even without immediate
of frequent feedback from my instructor.
(b)prefer
to receive regular feedback from my instructor, but don't mind if
AI can't get that feedback immediately after turning in a test or
assignment.
(c)
need feedback from my instructor immediately and often.
6. My
need to take an online course is:
(a)
High - I need it immediately for a degree, or other important reason
and this is the only way I can complete it.
(b)
Moderate - I could take it on campus or substitute another course.
(c)
Low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed.
7. Considering
my professional and personal schedule, the
amount of time I have to work on an online
course is:
(a)
7-9 hours per week.
(b)
4-6 hours per week.
(c)
1-3 hours per week.
8. When
I am asked to use software or technologies
that I haven't used before (such as e-mail,
voice mail, a VCR):
(a)
I look forward to learning new skills.
(b)
I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
(c)
I put it off or try to avoid it.
9. If
I had to describe my predominant learning
style/preference, I would say it is:
(a)
Auditory - I learn best when I can listen to an explanation of a
concept.
(b)
Visual - I learn best when I can read the course materials or view graphics and other
visual aids.
(c)
Tactile - I learn best by "doing" (for instance conducting
an experiment in a lab).
10. My
personal and professional schedule is:
(a)
Predictable. I can generally plan, well in advance, blocks of time
to devote to my coursework.
(b)
Generally predictable, but sometimes last minute meetings or events
come up that I cannot reschedule.
(c)
Kind of crazy. I rarely know when I'm going to have free time that
I can set aside for my coursework.
