Self-Survey for Online/Hybrid Courses

Take this quick quiz to see if you are a good candidate for Online/Hybrid courses

1. My need to take this course is:

A. High - I need this course immediately for a degree, job or other.

B. Moderate - I could take it on campus or substitute another course.

C. Low - It is a personal interest that could be postponed.

        

2. I would classify myself as someone who:

A. Often gets things done ahead of time.

B. Needs reminding to get things done.

C. Puts things off until the last minute.

        

3. I need faculty to constantly remind me of due dates and assignments:

A. Rarely

B. Sometimes

C. Often

        

4. Do you have access to a computer?

A. Yes - I have a computer at home or at work that I can use.

B. Yes - I will use a computer of a friend, family member, or the library.

No - I don't have access to a computer.

        

5. How comfortable are you at creating, saving and managing files?

A. Very comfortable - I am completely familiar with managing files.

B. Somewhat comfortable - there are still things I need to learn.

C. Uncomfortable - I've never saved files before, but I think I can learn.

        

6. How comfotable are you in being able to install software on your computer?

A. Very comfortable - I have installed software many times.

B. Somewhat comfortable - I have done this only once or twice.

C. Uncomfortable - I have never installed software before.

        

7. Do you have an e-mail account and access to the Internet (World Wide Web) available for you to use at least three times a week?

A. Yes - I have an e-mail account and access to the Internet.

B. Yes - I plan to set-up an e-mail account and will have Internet access.

C. No - I do not have access to the Internet and I do not have an e-mail account.

        

8. Considering my personal and professional schedule, the amount of the work on an Internet course is:

A. More time than I would spend for a on-campus class.

B. The same as for a class on campus.

C. Less than for a class on campus.

        

9. If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work:

A. I can go to campus anytime.

B. Campus labs need to be open in the evenings and weekends.

C. I will have difficulty getting to the campus at any time.

        

10. Can you complete a task without direct supervision or instruction?

A. Yes - I can complete tasks with little help or instruction.

B. Yes - I can complete tasks this way, but I prefer having direct instructions.

C. No - I need to have someone there to provide direct instruction.

        

11. Are you comfortable with organizing or prioritizing your workload?

A. Yes - I am very good at organizing my time in order to complete tasks.

B. Sometimes - I make an effort to be organized, but I find it difficult.

C. No - I find I need to have someone remind me of tasks or events.

        

12. Are you comfortable getting direction by reading written instructions?

A. Yes - I can follow written directions and am comfortable doing so.

B. Sometimes - but there are times when verbal explanation is needed.

C. No - I prefer having directions verbally explained to me.