Successful Online Skills Survey
Is an online course right for you?
Answer the questions and then review the Explanations on the next page.

1. As a reader, I would classify myself as:
a. Good - I usually understand the text without help.
b. Average - I sometimes need help to understand the text.
c. Slower than average.

2. I rate my skills in completing the following Internet tasks:
 navigating the Internet,
 using email--including attaching a file to an email message
 downloading a program from the Internet and installing it
 doing a search on the Web
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Weak

3. When I am asked to use DVD players, computers, voice mail, or other technologies new to me:
a. I look forward to learning new skills.
b. I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway.
c. I put it off and try to avoid it.

4. My need to take this course now is:
a. High - I need it immediately for a degree, job, or other important reason.
b. Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
c. Low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed.

5. Feeling that I am part of a class is:
a. Not particularly necessary to me
b. Somewhat important to me.
c. Very important to me.

6. I would classify myself as someone who:
a. Often gets things done ahead of time.
b. Has no problem getting things done on time.
c. Puts things off until the last minute.

7. Classroom discussion is:
a. Rarely helpful to me.
b. Sometimes helpful to me.
c. Almost always helpful to me.

8. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:
a. Figuring out the instructions myself.
b. Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
c. Having the instructions explained to me.

9. I need instructor responses to my questions and assignments:
a. Within a week, so I can review what I did.
b. Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
c. Right away, or I get very frustrated.

10. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on online courses is:
a. six or more hours a week
b. four to six hours a week.
c. less than four hours a week.