Online Readiness Quiz

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1. The amount of time I plan to devote each week to taking an online course is: 0-3 hours per week
   3-9 hours per week
   9-12 hours per week
2. When it comes to my personal work ethic, I would say that I: Procrastinate – I put everything off till the last minute
   Get work done if someone reminds me – I have a hard time remembering my schoolwork
   Finish work on schedule without prompting from anyone else – I’m pretty good about getting things done
3. When working on a computer, I feel: Confused most of the time – I'm not very familiar with it
   Somewhat familiar with the programs – I’ve used a computer a few times before
   Pretty comfortable – I know my way around the computer
4. When I have to learn some new technology on my own: I can't do it; I need someone to guide me through it
   I can usually figure it out, but it takes me a long time to adjust
   I look forward to learning something new and can pick up the technology in a fair amount of time
5. In comparison to in-classroom courses, I view online classes as: Easier
   Harder
   About the same
6. Communicating through writing is: Not my preference. I do not enjoy writing and I cannot express myself through it.
   Ok. I am somewhat on the fence about it, though.
   Fine by me. I feel very comfortable communicating through writing.
7. I feel that how much I learn is: The responsibility of the professor.
   Dependent on how good the course is.
   My own responsibility.
8. When I don’t understand something in my homework: I never admit I'm having trouble with my work.
   I feel uncomfortable asking for help, so I wait until the last minute.
   I ask my professor to give me further explanation so that I don't fall behind.
9. Group discussion and group work in general: Frustrates me and does not contribute to my learning the topic.
   Is ok as long as it is facilitated correctly and my group members participate.
   Is a critical part of a college course experience, and I enjoy both.
10. Feeling that I am part of a learning community: Isn't all that important to me.
    Motivates me, but I can make do without the feeling of community.
    Is invaluable to me. I need the support of my peers in learning.