1. My need to take this course is:

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 that could be postponed.

2. Having face-to-face interaction is:

not particularly important 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.

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:

figuring out the instructions 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 to constantly remind me of due dates and assignments:

rarely.

sometimes.

often.

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

more than for a campus course.

the same as for a class on campus.

less than for a class on campus.

8. When I am asked to use email, computers, or other new technologies presented 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. 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.

below average – I often need help to understand the text.