Am I Ready for Online Learning
Survey

For information: Janice Rowland
jrowland@pstcc.cc.tn.us
865-694-6487
Are you planning to enroll in an online learning course? Please take this survey and self determine your distance learning readiness. When you are done, print a copy from your browser window for yourself and submit the form to me.

Name
Soc Sec Number
Email address
Day phone
Evening phone

What is online learning?
Online learning is any type of learning that occurs when the instructor and the student(s) are separated by time and/or place and the content is delivered in whole or in part over the Internet.
How well would online learning courses fit your circumstances and lifestyle?
Pick one answer for each question and score as directed.
1. My need to take this course right now is High. I need it immediately for degree, job, or other important reason.
Moderate. I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.

Low. It's a personal interest that could be postponed.
2. Feeling that I am a part of the class 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 comments on my assignments within a few weeks, so I can review what I did. within a few days, or I forget what I did. right away, or I get very frustrated.
7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on online courses is more than enough for a campus class or online learning course. the same as for a class on campus. less than for a class on campus.
8. When I am asked to use computers, download files, email, or other utilities and technologies new to me, I look forward to learning new skills. I feel apprehensive but try it anyway. I put it off and 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. slower than average.
10. If I have to go to the campus to take exams or complete work, I can go to campus anytime. I may miss some lab assignments or exam deadlines if campus labs are not open evenings or weekends. I will have difficulty going to the campus, even in the evenings and on weekends.

SCORING: Add 3 points for each red box that you marked, 2 points for each orange box, and 1 point for each blue box.

  • If you scored 20 or over, online learning is a real possibility for you.
  • If you scored between 11-20, online learning courses may work for you, but you may need to make a few adjustments in your schedule and study habits to succeed.
  • If you scored 10 or less, online learning courses may not currently be the best alternative for you.

Did you fill in your name informationat the top of this survey? If not, please do so now before submitting it to the instructor.