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Is Online Learning Right For Me? Take the Survey!

Take this self-inventory and find out whether you might be a good candidate for online learning. The higher your score, the more likely you are to be a successful candidate.

  1. I have:
    1.   Good organizational skills.
    2.   Fair organizational skills.
    3.   Poor organizational skills.

  2. I am the kind of person who:
    1.   Often gets things done ahead of time.
    2.   Needs reminding to get things done on time.
    3.   Puts things off until the last minute.

  3. Because of my other responsibilities, the amount of time I have to spend on course work is:
    1.   9-12 hours each week.
    2.   5-8 hours each week.
    3.   1-4 hours each week.
      4. Note: Shortened semesters (five to eight weeks in length) require significantly more time per week.


  4. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:
    1.   Figuring out the instructions on my own.
    2.   Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help.
    3.   Having the directions explained to me.

  5. My need to take this course is:
    1.   High (I need it immediately for a degree, job, or other important reason).
    2.   Moderate (I could take it later or substitute another course for it).
    3.   Low (It is a personal interest that could be postponed).

  6. When I am asked to use VCR's, computers, voice mail, or other technologies new to me:
    1.   I look forward to learning new skills.
    2.   I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
    3.   I put it off, or try to avoid it.

  7. When it comes to assessing my standing in class, I:
    1.   Can assess my progress without immediate feedback from the professor.
    2.   Like to receive regular feedback, but not immediately.
    3.   Need immediate feedback from my professor.

  8. My writing skills are:
    1.   Excellent.
    2.   Fair.
    3.   Poor.

  9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:
    1.   Good (I usually understand the text without help).
    2.   Average (I sometimes need help to understand the text).
    3.   Slower than Average (It takes me a while to read and understand).

  10. I learn best by:
    1.   Reading course materials and viewing graphics.
    2.   Listening to an explanation of a topic.
    3.   Doing things (e.g. experimentation).

  11. I have access to a computer and an Internet connection at home.
    1.   Agree.
    2.   Neutral.
    3.   Disagree.

  12. If I do not have access to a computer at home, I know how to use campus resources to complete out of class online activities.
    1.   Agree.
    2.   Neutral.
    3.   Disagree.

  13. I have my own e-mail account.
    1.   Agree.
    2.   Neutral.
    3.   Disagree.

  14. I use e-mail to communicate with others.
    1.   Agree.
    2.   Neutral.
    3.   Disagree.

  15. Why would you take MCC Online learning courses instead of a face-to-face (traditional) course?
    1.   Online learning courses are more convenient than the face-to-face courses.
    2.   MCC Online learning courses take less time to complete.
    3.   It is easier to get a passing grade in MCC Online learning courses.

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