When you have answered all questions, click the Score button
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| 1. |
Having face-to-face
interaction with my instructors and fellow students
is |
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a. |
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not particularly important
to me |
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b. |
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somewhat important to
me |
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c. |
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very important to me |
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| 2. |
I would classify
myself as someone who |
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a. |
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has good organizational
skills and often completes assignments ahead of time |
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b. |
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has weak organizational
skills, needs reminding about assignments, and often
procrastinates |
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c. |
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has poor organizational
skills and sometimes forgets to complete assignments |
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| 3. |
When an instructor
hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer |
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a. |
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figuring out the directions
myself |
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b. |
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trying to follow the directions
on my own, then asking for help as needed |
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c. |
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having the instructions
explained to me |
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| 4. |
When it comes to
assessing my own progress, I |
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a. |
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feel as if I can keep
tabs on my progress, even without immediate or frequent
feedback |
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b. |
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prefer to receive regular
feedback, but it need not be immediate |
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c. |
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need feedback immediately
and often |
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| 5. |
My need to take a
distance delivered course is |
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a. |
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high - I need it immediately
for a degree, job advancement or other important reason |
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b. |
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moderate - I could take
it on campus or substitute another course |
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c. |
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low - It's a personal
interest that could be postponed |
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| 6. |
Considering my professional
and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to
work on a distance education course is |
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a. |
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7-9 hours per week |
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b. |
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4-6 hours per week |
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c. |
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1-3 hours per week |
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| 7. |
When
I am asked to use software or technologies that
I haven't used
before (such as e-mail, voice mail, a VCR, DVD) |
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a. |
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I look forward to learning
new skills |
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b. |
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I feel apprehensive, but
try anyway |
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c. |
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I put it off or try to
avoid it |
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| 8. |
If
I had to describe my predominant learning style
/ preference, I would say
it is |
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a. |
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visual - I learn best
when I can read the course materials or view graphics |
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b. |
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auditory - I learn best
when I can listen to an explanation of a concept |
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c. |
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tactile
- I learn best by "doing" (for instance
conducting an experiment) |
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| 9. |
My personal and professional
schedule is |
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a. |
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predictable; I can generally
plan, well in advance, blocks of time to devote to class
work |
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b. |
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generally predictable,
but sometimes last minute meetings or events come up
that cannot be rescheduled |
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c. |
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kind of crazy; I rarely
know when I'm going to have free time that I can set
aside for class work |
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| 10. |
My reading and writing
skills are |
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a. |
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excellent; I understand
most of what I read and can express myself clearly |
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b. |
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average; I sometimes need
help understanding what I have read or clearly |
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c. |
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poor; I often have difficulty
understanding written material or clearly |
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Total score between
21 and 30 |
Total score between
15 and 20 |
Total score
14
or below |
Pursuing an online degree
is a suitable option for you. You can read the interpretation of questions or proceed to assessing your Computer
Skills. Computer equipment requirements
are also a consideration. If you have a Windows
PC or a Macintosh,
click the appropriate link. |
Pursuing an online degree
may be a possibility for you. Look over your responses to
questions 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 10. If you answered A to at
least three of these questions, you may succeed in an online
class. Review the interpretation of questions before making a final decision. Then proceed
to assessing your Computer
Skills. Computer equipment requirements
are also a consideration. If you have a Windows
PC or a Macintosh,
click the appropriate link. |
Please review the interpretation of these questions before making a final decision. Then proceed to assessing your Computer Skills.
Additionally, EOU offers a course that may interest you: "Survival Skills for Distance Learners" is a 2 credit course that will provide individuals participating in distance education the opportunity to develop strategies which will assist them in becoming successful students.
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