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1. I regularly have 7-9 hours per
week to spend on this course. |
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1. I sometimes have 7-9 hours a
week to spend, but many times I do not. |
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2. I am a good reader and I enjoy
learning by reading |
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2. I’m an “OK” reader, but I
prefer to have an instructor present the materials.
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3. I enjoy working independently
and seldom need reassurance that I am doing this correctly |
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3. I can work independently in
some situations, but I prefer having someone to check with regularly.
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4. I have specific days/times
available to work on my Internet course. |
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4. I plan to schedule my Internet
course work around my other activities. |
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5. I can budget my time well and
prioritize activities efficiently. |
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5. I work better when someone
tells me what to do and gives me due dates. |
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6. I realize that the class work
of an Internet course is equal to or greater than that of a regular
on-campus course. |
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6. I want to take this Internet
course because there is probably less work to do than in a regular
course.
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7. I am willing to take
responsibility for getting whatever help I may need with this course by
contacting an instructor.
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7. I would not feel comfortable
contacting an instructor for help.
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8. I realize that my instructor
may not be available when I want and that I may have to leave an E-mail
message.
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8. I prefer getting an immediate
answer to a question rather than waiting.
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9. I realize that course
requirements and due dates are there for good reasons, and I feel I can
structure my time effectively to meet them.
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9. I know that course requirements
and due dates are there for good reasons, but I feel that exceptions
should be made if I get behind on my work. |
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10. I have met the recommended
prerequisites for this course. |
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10. I have not met the
recommended prerequisites for this course.
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Count the number of check marks in the left-hand column, and then count the
number of check marks in the right-hand column.
If you have a greater number of checkmarks in the left-hand column, you have
the characteristics of a good distance learner. If, on the other hand,
you have a greater number of checkmarks in the right-hand column, then a
distance learning class may not be for you, and we recommend you consider an
in-classroom course. |