Is Online Learning Right for Me?

Technology

1. How much do you enjoy learning new computer and technical skills?
   
   
   Not Much
   Very Much
   
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2. How likely is it that will you have broadband Internet access?
   
   
   Not Likely
   Very Likely
   
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3. How familiar are you with using word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Word Perfect?
   
   
   Not at all
   Very Familiar
   
   1 2 3 4 5
   

4. How familiar are you with using e-mail functions such as attaching files?
   
   
   Not at all
   Very Familiar
   
   1 2 3 4 5
   

5. How familiar are you with downloading and installing software?
   
   
   Not at all
   Very Familiar
   
   1 2 3 4 5
   

6. How familiar are you with navigating the Internet?
   
   
   Not at all
   Very Familiar
   
   1 2 3 4 5
   

7. How would you rate your ability to solve basic computer problems?
   
   
   Poor
   Very Good
   
   1 2 3 4 5
   

8. How familiar are you with protecting your computer from viruses, spyware, and other online threats?
   
   
   Not at all
   Very Familiar
   
   1 2 3 4 5
   

9. How comfortable are you with using online message boards, forums, newsgroups, chat rooms or instant messaging?
   
   
   Not at all
   Very Comfortable
   
   1 2 3 4 5
   
   
   

   Organizing skills

10. How much time are you able to invest in an online class?
    
    
    Not much
    Very Much
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    

11. How good are you at managing your study time?
    
    
    Poor
    Very Good
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    

12. How good are you at motivating yourself and avoiding procrastination?
    
    
    Poor
    Very Good
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    
    
    

    Learning style

13. How would you rate your ability to express yourself in writing?
    
    
    Poor
    Very Good
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    

14. How comfortable are you with studying independently?
    
    
    Not at all
    Very Comfortable
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    

15. How well do you understand written directions for assignments?
    
    
    Poor
    Very Good
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    

16. How comfortable are you without face-to-face contact with instructors and other students?
    
    
    Not at all
    Very Comfortable
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    
    
    

    Community

17. How comfortable are you sharing your work and educational experience with other students?
    
    
    Not at all
    Very Comfortable
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    

18. How much are you willing to communicate with other students?
    
    
    Not Much
    Very Much
    
    1 2 3 4 5
    

19. How comfortable are you asking for help?
    
    
    Not at all
    Very Comfortable
    
    1 2 3 4 5