There are no right or wrong answers to these questions. Although the higher number of correct answers you get, the better chance you will be successful in an online course.

Some of the characteristics of successful students are: an understanding of how you learn, self motivation and initiative, and the willingness to communicate in non-traditional ways.

If you don't score high on the survey, it only means you should examine whether learning online or at a distance is the best option for you.

 

1. Do I like working and learning on a computer or television?

yes

no

sometimes

2. Am I comfortable resolving technology problems when they arise?

yes

no

sometimes

3. Would I want to learn new software, or a set of online procedures just to access the course materials, or chat with the faculty and others, who are taking the course?

yes

no

maybe

4. Do I work well alone?

yes

no

I don't know

5. Am I self-disciplined enough to follow the lessons on my own without, peer pressure, or pressure from the course instructor?

yes

no

maybe

6. Will I be comfortable, if I don't get to see the instructor in person?

yes

no

I don't know

 7. Will I be comfortable if I have to ask questions via email?

yes

no

maybe

8. How would I make sure the online course is as effective and good as an on-campus course?

Research the program through
several different sources.

Ask University for credentials

I don't know

9. Do I know anyone who has taken this course online?

yes

no

doesn't matter

Score =

Correct answers: