Is Online Learning Right for Me?

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Is Online learning for you? Are you ready? Before enrolling in an online course, assess your learning style and technical ability. Optimize your success!

• Time

  I can spend as much as 3 hours a week for each online credit hour I am enrolled in working on this course.
  I want to take this Internet course because it will take less time than a classroom course.
• Budget

  I budget my time well and can prioritize effectively.
  I work better when someone tells me what to do and when to do it.
• Reading

  My reading skills are good and I enjoy learning by reading.
  I learn better when material is presented by the instructor in a lecture setting.
• Writing

  My writing and typing skills are good enough for effective written communication.
  I sometimes have difficulty expressing myself in written form and communicate better face to face.
• Feedback

  I learn well independently with some feedback.
  I need someone to check my work and give immediate feedback to effectively learn.
• Requirements

  I understand the importance of course requirements and due dates and intend to meet these.
  I feel there should be exceptions to due dates if a student gets behind in assignments.
• Responsibility

  I am willing to take responsibility for contacting the instructor when I need help.
  I feel uncomfortable contacting an instructor. It should always be the instructor’s responsibility to contact students.
• Internet

  I have consistent and reliable access to the Internet.
  I can access the Internet at times, but not on a consistent basis.
• Email

  I know how to open email, send email, send attachments via email.
  I have never used email.
• Skills

  I have basic word processing knowledge and know how to highlight, copy and paste text.
  I have keyboarding skills only.

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