Online Readiness Tool
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Welcome to the world of online learning. Taking an online course requires different learning and studying skills than those you need for a face to face course. Before you enroll in an online course, take some time to think about yourself as a learner and see whether the way you prefer to study and learn would help you be a successful online learner. Your answers to these questions can help you decide whether or not to take an online course. You should also talk to your adviser before you decide.

This survey addresses several of your learning characteristics and the computer equipment that you have available to use for your school work. The questions on learning characteristics cover your self-directedness, learning preferences, study habits, and technology skills. There is one set of questions that specifically addresses your computer equipment capabilities. There is one additional set of questions that specifically addresses our computer equipment capabilities.

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Answer all the questions

 
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements
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Somewhat Agree
Disagree
01  I am good at setting goals and deadlines for myself
02  I have a really good reason for taking an online course.
03  I finish the projects I start.
04  I do not quit just because things get difficult.
05  I can keep myself on track and on time.

 

 
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements
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Somewhat Agree
Disagree
06  I can learn from things I hear, like lectures, audio recordings or podcasts.
07  I have to read something to learn it best.
08  I learn best by figuring things out for myself.
09  I like to learn in a group, but I can learn on my own, too.
10  I am willing to e-mail or have discussions with people I might never see.

 

 
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements
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11  I usually work in a place where I can read and work on assignments without distractions
12  I can ignore distractions around me when I study.
13  I am willing to spend 10+ hours each week on this online course.
14  I keep a record of what my assignments are and when they are due.
15  I plan my work in advance so that I can turn in my assignments on time.

 

 
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements
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Somewhat Agree
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16  I am pretty good at using the computer.
17  I am comfortable surfing the Internet.
18  I am comfortable with things like doing searches, setting bookmarks, and downloading files.
19  I am comfortable with things like installing software and changing configuration settings on my  computer.
20  I know someone who can help me if I have computer problems.

 

 
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements
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Somewhat Agree
Disagree
21  My computer runs reliably on Windows 7/8 or on Mac OS 10.06 or higher.
22  I am connected to the Internet with a fairly fast, reliable connection such as DSL or cable modem.
23  I have virus protection software running on my computer.
24  I can keep myself on track and on time. I have headphones or speakers and a microphone to use if a class  has a videoconference.
25  My browser will play several common multimedia (video and audio) formats.


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Survey adapted from the Online Readiness Assessment by Vicki Williams and The Pennsylvania State University.
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