Online Learning Readiness Checklist

Online Learning Readiness Checklist To help you decide if you are ready for online course work, respond to the following statements by clicking "Yes" or "No." Be as honest with yourself as you can.
1. I am self-motivated and self-disciplined.	Yes	No
2. I am a good "time manager."	Yes	No
3. I am comfortable with e-mail and word processing	Yes	No
4. I can read analytically and critically.	Yes	No
5. If I set my sights on an end result, I usually achieve it.	Yes	No
6. I am confident in my academic abilities.	Yes	No
7. I do not give up easily, even when confronted with obstacles.	Yes	No
8. I believe I am responsible for my own education.	Yes	No
9. I have commuting problems.	Yes	No
10. I have conflicts with work, athletics or child care and school activities.	Yes	No
11. I have convenient and frequent access to a computer with an Internet connection.	Yes	No
12. I am willing to try something new.	Yes	No
13. I am willing to express my thoughts and opinion in writing.	Yes	No
14. I am willing to actively participate in the learning process by doing tasks, projects, etc.	Yes	No
15. I am willing to interact with my peers in a collaborative learning environment.	Yes	No
16. I am willing to work in a loosely structured environment.	Yes	No
Number of Yes answers: Number of No answers:
If you answered "Yes" to fewer than 13 statements, rethink your reasons for wanting to enroll in an online course. You may not feel comfortable with this style of instruction and may not be capable of learning this way. If you answered "Yes" to at least 13 statements, online learning may be right for you! Return to About Online Learning/FAQ

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