Take this short self-test to find out if distance learning courses are for you.

1 My urgency in taking this course now is
high - I want to take it immediately for my degree.
moderate - I could take it on campus later, or substitute another course.
low - It's a personal interest and I could take it at another time.
  
2 Feeling that I am a part of a class is
not particularly necessary to me.
somewhat important to me.
very important to me.
  
3 I would classify myself as someone who
often gets things done on time or ahead of time.
needs reminding to get things done.
puts things off until the last minute.
  
4 Participating in classroom discussions is
important to me and very helpful.
important and normally helpful to me.
not important and rarely helpful to me. 
  
5 When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I like to
figure out the instructions on my own.
follow the directions on my own, and will ask for help if needed.
have the instructions explained by the instructor.
  
6 I need faculty comments on my assignments
within a few weeks, since I can review what I did.
within a few days, or I forget what I did.
right away, or I get very anxious.
  
7 When I am asked to use VCRs, computers, voice mail, or technologies that are new to me
I look forward to learning new skills.
I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
I put it off or try to avoid it.
  
8 Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a distance learning course is
7-9 hours per week.
4-6 hours per week.
1-3 hours per week.
  
9 As a reader,
I usually understand the text without help.
I sometimes need help to understand the text.
I almost always need help understanding a college text.
  
10 In general, I classify myself as
a self-motivated learner.
an eager learner, but one who needs occasional prodding or reminding.
a learner who needs a lot of encouragement and support.
  
11 Taking responsibility for staying in contact with my instructor would be easy for me.
True.
Depending on the situation, it may be very difficult for me to contact my instructor.
False.
  
12 I believe that high quality learning can take place outside of a classroom.
True.
False.
  
13 I believe that what I learn is ultimately my responsibility.
True.
False.


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