1. The time I have to work on each 3 unit course is:

1. six or more hours a week (12 hrs in 8 wk class).
2. four to five hours a week (8-10 hours in 8 wk class).
3. less than four hours a week (less than 8 hours in 8 wk).

2. My access to the following computer equipment is:

1. Excellent
2. Fairly good
3. Poor

3. My understanding of textbook material is usually:

1. Good - I usually understand the text without help.
2. Average - I may need help to understand the text.
3. Poor - I do not learn well from textbooks.

4. My comfort level with new technology is:

1. I look forward to learning to use them.
2. I feel apprehensive, but try to use them anyway.
3. I put it off and try to avoid them.

5. My comfort level with Microsoft Word or similar wordprocessors is:

1. High
2. Medium
3. Low

6. My comfort level with e-mail and attachments is:

1. High
2. Medium
3. Low

7. My experience level using the internet is:

1. High
2. Medium
3. Low

8. My need to complete this course is:

1. High - I need it immediately for a degree or job.
2. Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
3. Low- It is a personal interest that could be postponed.

9. When given instructions for an assignment, I prefer to:

1. Figure it out myself.
2. Try to follow the instructions but ask for help as needed.
3. Have the instructions explained to me.

10. Meeting in a regular classroom each week is:

1. Not very important to me.
2. Nice but not critical.
3. Very important to me.

11. Getting things done on time or completing projects is :

1. Almost never a problem for me.
2. Is only sometimes a problem.
3. Often a struggle for me.

SCORING

Give yourself the following points:

each "a" = 3 points

each "b" = 2 points

each "c" = 1 point

33-28 Total Points

You will probably be very successful in an online course.

27-16 Total Points

You will be successful if you address the questions that you marked "b" or "c". Contact Pam, the course assistant listed on page 1, and brainstorm ways to ensure that you will be successful.

15-11 Total Points

The online environment might not be the best for you at this time. Talk it over with a school counselor or the online Support Team and see what you can do to improve your online/study skills.