Online Education Readiness Evaluation

Online education courses offer increased flexibility in learning. Because most online courses do not have set meeting times, students can choose when and where they want to complete their coursework. Online learning puts students in control of their learning.

Online education is not for everyone. Some learning styles are particularly well suited to the online learning environment, whereas some learning styles are more suited to the traditional classroom environment.

Is online education right for you? Please take a few moments to complete the following online readiness evaluation. Your results will not affect whether or not you are accepted into an online class, this is simply a self-evaluation tool.

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Are you applying for Associates or Bachelors Completion Program?

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1.	What are your study habits like?
	I have a hard time getting motivated to do school work. Somehow, other distractions always seem to get in the way. I enjoy school for the most part, but sometimes have motivation problems. Sometimes it is hard for me to get motivated to study when there is something else I would rather be doing. I am a disciplined student. I have no problems motivating myself to study and get my work done.
2.	Why do you want to take online classes?
	I prefer a more flexible class schedule due to work and/or family obligations. I have attendance problems in my on-campus classes. I believe that online classes will be easier than on-campus classes.
3.	What is your support network like?
	My family and friends are supportive of my decision to pursue online education and will assist me in any way they can so I can focus on my schoolwork. My family and friends are supportive of my decision to pursue online education, but have little time or ability to assist me so I can focus on my schoolwork. My family and friends are resistant to the idea of me pursuing online education and are not willing or able to assist me so I can focus on my schoolwork. This question does not apply to me.
4.	Given your normal responsibilities (work, family, etc.), how much distraction-free time do you have available to devote to each online class on a weekly basis?
	2-3 hours per class, per week 6-8 hours per class, per week 10-12 hours per class, per week
5.	What are your habits like in terms completing tasks?
	I usually complete tasks ahead of schedule. I usually complete tasks done right on time without any reminders. I need a lot of reminders to complete tasks and often wait until the last minute.
6.	What kind of learning environment do you prefer?
	An environment where I can work and learn on my own, at my own pace. An environment where I can have an instructor lecturing sometimes and then learn on my own at other times. An environment where the instructor presents the lecture materials and I sit back and listen.
7.	When you are having difficulty with an assignment, what is your response?
	I contact the instructor as soon as possible, at least several days before the due date. I put off contacting the instructor until the day the assignment is due. I hope it won’t be worth too many points.
8.	When you are having difficulty understanding a concept, what is your response?
	I usually don’t ask for any help. I don’t really like asking the instructor for help, but I do it anyways. I feel comfortable contacting the instructor to ask for help
9.	When given a new assignment, what would you prefer to do?
	Figure out the instructions by myself. Try to follow the instructions as much as possible and then ask for help if necessary. Have the instructions explained to me.
10.	Is interaction with other students and the instructor important to you?
	The thought of having limited interactions with my classmates and the instructor doesn’t bother me at all. I’m somewhat hesitant about having less interaction in the online environment, but I think I can handle it. I would prefer to have face to face contact with my classmates and instructor.
11.	How important to you is the “college experience” (living in a dorm, meeting new people, participating in activities, etc.)?
	These experiences are not important to me at this stage in my life. I want to get an education but don’t necessarily need the full college experience to feel fulfilled. I think I may feel I’m missing out on some important aspects of the college experience but it is worth it to get my degree in this manner. I want to experience college completely and am afraid that I will really regret not being on campus to have these experiences. This question does not apply to me as I will be living on campus or taking other classes on campus.
12.	How comfortable are you with your writing skills?
	I am very comfortable with organizing and expressing my thoughts in written format. I have excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills. I am somewhat comfortable with organizing and expressing my thoughts in written format. I sometimes need help with grammar, spelling, and punctuation. I am not very comfortable with organizing and expressing my thoughts in written format. I need a lot of help with composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
13.	How comfortable are you with reading?
	Very comfortable. I usually understand the text without any help. Somewhat comfortable. I sometimes need a little help to understand the text. Not very comfortable. I typically have difficulty understanding the text without help.
14.	How comfortable do you feel using a computer?
	Not very comfortable. I need a great deal of help anytime I use a computer. Somewhat comfortable. I sometimes have questions about Microsoft Office and need help downloading files, installing software, and managing files. Very comfortable. I am familiar with Microsoft Office. I can download files, install software, and manage files.
15.	How comfortable do you feel using e-mail?
	Not very comfortable. I have limited to no experience using e-mail. Somewhat comfortable. I can send and receive messages but that is about it. Very comfortable. I can send and receive e-mail messages, use an address book, and manage attachments.

Contact Allison Van Wyngarden, Associate Registrar for the explanation of these statements and answers.

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