Online Readiness Survey

ARE YOU READY FOR ONLINE LEARNING?

Below is a brief questionnaire (17 items) designed to give you instant feedback concerning your readiness for online learning. The feedback is based on your responses to the questions presented. For each item you will see three choices. Please choose the statement that best describes you. When you have answered all the questions, select the Submit button at the bottom of the questionnaire. A new page will open and show you the score you received. With your score you will be provided information suggesting what areas you might need to improve and where you can find the resources that will help you.

Q.1) As a learner, I would classify myself as being

Highly independentSomewhat independentDependent

Q.2) Written instructions are

Easy for me to followEasy to follow, but I would prefer to have the instructor explain them to meConfusing and frustrating to me

Q.3) When communicating in writing

I have good writing skills and can effectively communicate my ideas in writingI write well enough to get the general idea acrossI struggle to express my thoughts through words

Q.4) When learning through reading

I read and comprehend rather well and quicklyI read and comprehend, but I need to take my timeI do not really like to read very much

Q.5) Think about building relationships with classmates in a fully online class. Which statement fits best?

I am confident and I can develop relationships and interact with peers totally onlineI am a bit concerned about interacting totally online, but feel like I can do itI am anxious and do not know how to begin interacting with peers online

Q.6) The place I plan to do my online class work is

In a quiet room without distractionsIn my home or office where I may have some distractionsIn a room where I will not be able to get away from the TV, family, or other distractions

Q.7) The time that I will be able to set aside to work on one of my online classes

About the same as if I was attending a class on campus (approx. 6-9 hours)Several hours a weekWhenever I can fit the time into the rest of my schedule

Q.8) Think about your study habits and choose the best description.

I am a disciplined student and stick to my study planI loosely follow my study planI tend to cram at the last second or need extensions

Q.9) I have access to a computer and the Internet

On a daily basisAt least 2 or 3 times a weekNot very often

Q.10) When asked to utilize new skills and technologies as a learner

I embrace the challenge and enjoy trying new thingsI am hesitant to take risks, but I am persistent and determinedI am very uncomfortable and tend to avoid new strategies

Q.11) Manipulating computer files (e.g., creating files, opening files, editing files, saving files).

I am experienced and quite comfortableI have some experience, but might need a little helpI have little or no experience and feel uncomfortable

Q.12) Word processing tasks (e.g., creating documents; cut, copy, paste content, changing margins and font).

I am experienced and quite comfortableI have some experience, but will ask for help if I need itI have little or no experience and feel uncomfortable

Q.13) When I run into basic computer problems (e.g., my computer freezes, cannot get on the Internet).

I work on it right away and ask for technical help if necessaryI get nervous, but I try to fix the problemI get upset and put off fixing the problem

Q.14) Learning and downloading new software programs or applications.

I am adept at learning and downloading new softwareI am willing to attempt downloading and learning new software, but will ask for helpLearning new software is uncomfortable and I might avoid doing it

Q.15) Using the Web (e.g., visiting websites, using search engines such as Google).

I am experienced and quite comfortableI have some experienceI have little or no experience and feel uncomfortable

Q.16) Using e-mail (e.g., send and receive e-mail messages, attaching files to email messages).

I use e-mail daily or almost dailyI use e-mail every week or so and can perform the basic tasksI rarely use e-mail or I do not have an e-mail account

Q.17) Mobile devices

I own one and know how to use itI own one, but I do not know how to use it very wellI do not own one

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