Distance Learning Pre-Test

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Answer the following questions:

1. My need to take this course now is:

High -- I need it immediately for a degree, job, or other important reason.

Moderate -- I could take it on campus later or substitute another course

Low -- It is a personal interest and could be postponed.

2. Feeling that I am 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 ahead of time.

Needs reminding to get things done on time.

Puts things off until the last minute or doesn't complete them.

4. Classroom discussion is:

Rarely helpful to me.

Sometimes helpful to me.

Almost always helpful to me.

5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:

Trying to figure them out by myself.

Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.

Having the instructions explained to me

6. I need faculty comments on my assignments:

Within a few weeks, so I may review what I did.

Within a few days, or I forget what I did.

Right away, or I get frustrated.

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a distance learning course is:

More than enough for a campus class or distance learning class.

The same as for a class on campus.

Less than a class on campus.

8. When asked to use VCRs, computers, voice mail, e-mail, or other technologies 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.

9. Coming to campus on a regular schedule is:

Extremely difficult for me - I have commitments (work, family, or personal) during times when classes are offered.

A little difficult, but I can rearrange my priorities to allow for regular attendance on campus.

Easy for me.

10. As a reader, I would classify myself as:

Good - I usually understand the text without help.

Average - I sometimes need help to understand the text.

Slower than average.

11. When I need help understanding the subject:

I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification.

I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but do it anyway.

I never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something.