Online Test

Should I take a Distance Education course on the Internet?

Complete this questionnaire to find out.

1. My need to take this course now is:
High - I need it immediate for a degree, job or other important reason.
Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
Low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed. 2. Feeling that I am part of a class is:
Not particularly necessary to me.
Somewhat important to me.
Very important to me.

3. I would classify myself as someone who:
Often gets things done ahead of time.
Needs reminding to get things done on time.
Puts things off until the last minute. 4. Classroom discussion is:
Rarely helpful to me.
Sometimes helpful to me.
Almost always helpful to me.

5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:
Figuring out the instructions for myself.
Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
Having the instructions explained to me. 6. I need faculty comments on my assignments:
Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did.
Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
Right away, or I get frustrated.

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a televised course is:
More than enough for a campus class or an internet course.
The same as for a class on campus.
Less than for a class on campus. 8. When I am asked to use computers, the Internet, new software, e-mail, or other technologies new to me:
I look forward to learning new skills.
I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway.
I put it off or try to avoid it.

9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:
Good - I usually understand the material without help.
Average - I sometimes need help to understand the material.
Slower than average. 10. My experience/level of comfort with the Internet is:
Strong (I use the Internet a lot).
Average (I use the Internet occasionally).
Weak (I have never used the Internet before or have used it very little.)

11. My experience/level of comfort with computers in general:
Strong (I use computers every day).
Average (I use computers when I need to).
Weak (I have never used a computer before or very little). 12. For students considering taking MAT 111, PHY 101, PHY 102, DSN 221, DSN 222 or MAT 121. My level of comfort with mathematics is.
Strong (I have always done well in math classes).
Average (I don't have too many problems in math classes).
Weak (I find math very difficult).
I'm not going to take any of those courses.

Source of original Quiz: Extended Learning Institute
Northern Virginia Community College. Some modifications have been made.

*1. My need to take this course now is:* High - I need it immediate for a degree, job or other important reason. Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course. Low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed.	*2. Feeling that I am part of a class is:* Not particularly necessary to me. Somewhat important to me. Very important to me.
*3. I would classify myself as someone who:* Often gets things done ahead of time. Needs reminding to get things done on time. Puts things off until the last minute.	*4. Classroom discussion is:* Rarely helpful to me. Sometimes helpful to me. Almost always helpful to me.
*5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:* Figuring out the instructions for myself. Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed. Having the instructions explained to me.	*6. I need faculty comments on my assignments:* Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did. Within a few days, or I forget what I did. Right away, or I get frustrated.
*7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a televised course is:* More than enough for a campus class or an internet course. The same as for a class on campus. Less than for a class on campus.	*8. When I am asked to use computers, the Internet, new software, e-mail, or other technologies new to me:* I look forward to learning new skills. I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway. I put it off or try to avoid it.
*9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:* Good - I usually understand the material without help. Average - I sometimes need help to understand the material. Slower than average.	*10. My experience/level of comfort with the Internet is:* Strong (I use the Internet a lot). Average (I use the Internet occasionally). Weak (I have never used the Internet before or have used it very little.)
*11. My experience/level of comfort with computers in general:* Strong (I use computers every day). Average (I use computers when I need to). Weak (I have never used a computer before or very little).	*12. For students considering taking MAT 111, PHY 101, PHY 102, DSN 221, DSN 222 or MAT 121. My level of comfort with mathematics is.* Strong (I have always done well in math classes). Average (I don't have too many problems in math classes). Weak (I find math very difficult). I'm not going to take any of those courses.