Are you ready for distance learning?

Take this self-inventory and find out whether you might be a good candidate for distance learning. The higher your score, the more likely you are to be a successful candidate.

1: I have:

1.   Good organizational skills.
   
2.   Fair organizational skills.
   
3.   Poor organizational skills.

2: I am the kind of person who:

1.   Often gets things done ahead of time
   
2.   Needs reminding to get things done on time.
   
3.   Puts things off until the last minute

3: Because of my other responsibilities, the amount of time I have to spend on course work is:

1.   9-12 hours each week.
   
2.   5-8 hours each week.
   
3.   1-4 hours each week.
   
   Note: Shortened semesters (five to eight weeks in length) require significantly more time per week.

4: When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:

1.   Figuring out the instructions on my own.
   
2.   Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help.
   
3.   Having the directions explained to me.

5: My need to take this course is:

1.   High (I need it immediately for a degree, job, or other important reason.).
   
2.   Moderate (I could take it later or substitute another course for it.).
   
3.   Low (It is a personal interest that could be postponed.).

6: When I am asked to use VCR's, computers, voice mail, or other technologies new to me:

1.   I look forward to learning new skills.
   
2.   I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
   
3.   I put it off, or try to avoid it.

7: When it comes to assessing my standing in class, I:

1.   Can assess my progress without immediate feedback from the professor.
   
2.   Like to receive regular feedback, but not immediately.
   
3.   Need immediate feedback from my professor.

8: My writing skills are:

1.   Excellent.
   
2.   Fair.
   
3.   Poor.

9: As a reader, I would classify myself as:

1.   Good (I usually understand the text without help.).
   
2.   Average (I sometimes need help to understand the text.).
   
3.   Slower than Average (It takes me a while to read and understand.)

10: I learn best by:

1.   Reading course materials and viewing graphics.
   
2.   Listening to an explanation of a topic.
   
3.   Doing things (e.g. experimentation).

11: I have access to a computer and an Internet connection at home.

1.   Agree.
   
2.   Neutral.
   
3.   Disagree.

12: If I do not have access to a computer at home, I know how to use campus resources to complete out of class online activities.

1.   Agree.
   
2.   Neutral.
   
3.   Disagree.

13: I have my own e-mail account.

1.   Agree.
   
2.   Neutral.
   
3.   Disagree.

14: I use e-mail to communicate with others.

1.   Agree.
   
2.   Neutral.
   
3.   Disagree.

15: Why would you take MCC Online distance learning courses instead of a face-to-face (traditional) course?

1.   MCC Online distance learning courses are more convenient than the Face-to-Face courses.
   
2.   MCC Online distance learning courses take less time to complete.
   
3.   It is easier to get a passing grade in MCC Online distance learning courses.