1). My technology access is best
described as: |
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I have a
computer at home with Internet access and I have my own
e-mail account. |
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I have regular access to a computer with Internet
access and I have my own e-mail account. |
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I don’t have a computer or an e-mail address. |
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2). My technology skills are: |
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Very good. I can use
e-mail, Web browsers, word-processing software, and can
download files and create attachments. I like trying
to solve technology problems on my own and don’t
get frustrated easily. |
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Average. I can use e-mail,
Web browsers and word-processing software. I don’t
feel comfortable solving technology problems on my own. |
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Below average. I have
used e-mail, Web browsers and word-processing software,
but I get frustrated when things don’t work the
way they should. |
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3). Face-to-face communication is: |
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Not essential to me.
I understand that quality learning can take place without
face-to-face interaction. |
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Important to me. I wonder
about my ability to learn without being able to see the
instructor or other students. |
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Essential. I can’t
learn unless I can interact in person with the instructor
and other students. |
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4). When I need help
in class: |
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I feel comfortable asking
questions and asking for help when I need it. |
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I hesitate to ask questions
of the instructor, but I will ask for help if I need
it. |
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I don’t like to
ask questions or ask for help. |
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5). The amount of uninterrupted
time I have to devote to an online class is: |
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15 hours or more per
week, anytime during the day or night. |
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10-15 hours per week,
mainly at night. |
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Less than 10 hours per
week. |
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6). I would describe
my personal style as: |
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Self-motivated, self-disciplined
and organized. |
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Motivated, but I need
help remembering assignments and due dates |
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Pretty disorganized.
I need someone to motivate me and help me stay on top
of my coursework. |
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7). When
it comes to procrastination: |
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I rarely procrastinate. |
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I sometimes procrastinate,
but I always get my work in on time. |
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I always procrastinate.
I like to work under pressure. |
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8). My reading and writing
abilities are: |
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Above average. I enjoy
reading and writing and have confidence in my abilities. |
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OK. I read well but I’m
not comfortable expressing myself in writing. |
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Below average. I don’t
like reading and look for classes without a lot of writing
assignments. |
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9). My critical thinking
skills are: |
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Very good. I can analyze
class materials and formulate opinions on what I’ve
learned. |
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Fair. I can sometimes
analyze class materials and form opinions but it is a
struggle for me. |
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Poor. Analyzing material
is not something I do well. |
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10). Class discussions
are: |
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Important to me and useful
in helping me learn the information presented in class.
I almost always participate in class discussions. |
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Somewhat important to
my learning. I sometimes participate in class discussions. |
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Not very useful to me.
I don’t usually participate in class discussions. |
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11). When it comes to
learning: |
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I welcome opportunities
to learn new things and master new technologies. |
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I get nervous around
new technologies, but I like to learn. |
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I get very nervous around
technology and would rather not try it. |
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12). I am considering
taking an online course because: |
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I’ve taken an online
class before and enjoyed the experience. |
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I’m curious about
online classes and have room in my schedule. |
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I need the class for
a graduation requirement or job situation and I can’t
fit it in to my campus schedule. |
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