Right now, I use the Internet:
- Several times a week
- Once or twice a week
- Less than once per week
I have a computer:
- Readily available at home
- That I can get to, but cannot always use
- That is not really available to me
When I am asked to use software or technologies that I haven't used before (such as email, voicemail, streaming videos):
- I look forward to learning new skills
- I feel apprehensive, but try anyway
- I put it off or try to avoid it
I would classify myself as:
- Someone who is a self starter and internally motivated
- Someone who needs occasional prodding to accomplish goals
- Someone who works best when pushed by others
When it comes to assessing my own progress:
- I feel as if I can keep tabs on my progress, even without immediate or frequent feedback from my instructor
- I prefer to receive regular feedback from my instructor, but don't mind if I can't get that feedback immediately after turning in a test or assignment
- I need feedback from my instructor immediately and often
I would classify myself as someone who:
- Is good at prioritizing tasks and often gets things done ahead of time without being reminded by my instructor
- Needs to be reminded of assignments once in a while, and often does assignments at the last minute
- Is poor at prioritizing and sometimes forgets to complete assignments if I'm not reminded
Considering my schedule, the amount of time I have to work on an online course is:
- 7-9 hours per week
- 4-6 hours per week
- 1-3 hours per week
When I need help understanding something:
- I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification
- I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but do it anyway
- I never approach an instructor to admin that I don't understand something
My reading and writing abilities are:
- Above average - I enjoy reading and writing and have confidence in my abilities
- Okay - I read well but I'm not comfortable expressing myself in writing
- Below average - I don't like reaching and look for classes without a lot of writing assignments
Class discussions are:
- Important to me and useful in helping me learn the information presented in class - I almost always participate in class discussions
- Somewhat important to my learning - I sometimes participate in class discussions
- Not very useful to me - I don't usually participate in class discussions
If I had to describe my predominant learning style/perference, I would say it is:
- Visual - I learn best when I can read the course materials or view graphics and other visuals
- Auditory - I learn best when I can listen to an explanation of a concept
- Tactile - I learn best by "doing" (example: conducting an experiment in a lab)
I am considering taking an online course because:
- I've taken an online course before and enjoyed the experience
- I'm curious about online classes and have room in my schedule
- I need the class for a requirement and I can't fit it in to my regular schedule

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