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e-Learning (online and hybrid) provides students with a wonderful opportunity for flexibility, but will it provide the best environment for your personal learning needs? Answer the following questions honestly to determine if an e-Learning course is right for you. The results of this survey are only for the purpose of determining what is best for your learning needs. Be realistic about what you can and cannot do and about your own needs as a student.

When you have completed the survey, individual feedback will be provided to help you decide how ready you are to take an e-Learning course.

*1. I have:

Above average organizational skills.

Average organizational skills.

Below average organizational skills.

*2. I am the kind of person who:

Often gets things done ahead of time.

Needs reminding to get things done on time.

Puts things off until the last minute.

*3. Because of my other responsibilities, the total number of hours I can spend per course (per week) is:

6-8 hours

3-5 hours

1-2 hours

*4. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:

Figuring out the instructions on my own.

Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help.

Having the directions explained to me.

*5. When I am asked to use technologies that are new to me:

I am persistent, and will keep trying until I figure it out.

I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.

I put it off, or try to avoid it.

*6. My writing skills are:

Above average.

Average.

Below average.

*7. As a reader, I would classify myself as:

Above average (I usually understand the text without help).

Average (I sometimes need help to understand the text).

Slower than average (it takes me a while to read and understand).

*8. I learn best by:

Reading course materials and viewing graphics.

Listening to an explanation of a topic.

Doing things (e.g., experimentation).

*9. My need to be with other students in class is:

Low (I don't come to college for social reasons).

Medium (I enjoy some interaction with other students in class).

High (I really enjoy the social contact with other students in class).

*10. My computer skills are:

Above average (I am very comfortable using computers).

Average (I am familiar with the basic functions of computers, including opening, saving, copying and deleting files).

Below average (I don't have a lot of experience using computers).

*11. I have easy, consistent access to a multimedia-capable computer with a reliable high-speed internet connection at home.

Yes No

*12. I know how to find and use campus and/or community resources to complete online assignments and activities.

Yes No

*13. If I encounter technical difficulties,

I would know where and how to find solutions.

I would need some help to guide me through the problem.

I would feel very lost.

*14. I have my own personal e-mail account.

Yes No

*15. I check my e-mail:

Several times a day.

Once a day.

Every couple of days.

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