Distance Learning Classes

Distance Learning Questionnaire

Are Distance Learning Classes Right For You?

1. My need to take this course now is:
A) High- I need it immediately for a specific goal.
B) Moderate- I could take it on campus later.
C) Low- It could be postponed.
6. I need faculty comments on my assignments:
A) Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did.
B) Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
C) Right away, or I get frustrated.
2. Feeling that I am part of a class is:
A) Not particularly necessary to me.
B) Somewhat important to me.
c) Very important to me.
7. Considering my professional and personal
schedules, the amount of time I have to work on a
Distance Learning course is:
A) More than enough for an on campus course.
B) The same as for a class on campus.
C) Less than for a class on campus.
3. 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.
8. Coming to campus on a regular schedule is:
A) Extremely difficult for me-I have commitments
during times when classes are offered.
B) A little difficult, but I can arrange my priorities
to allow for regular attendance on campus.
C) Easy for me.
4. Classroom discussion is:
A) Rarely helpful to me.
B) Sometimes helpful to me.
C) Almost always helpful to me.
9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:
A) Good- I usually understand the text without help.
B) Average- I sometimes need help to understand the text.
C) Slower than average.
5. When the instructor hands out directions for
an assignment, I prefer:
A) Figuring out the instructions myself.
B) Trying to follow the directions on my own,
then asking for help as needed.
C) Having the instructions explained to me.
10. When I need help understanding the subject:
A) I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for
clarification.
B) I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but I do it anyway.
C) I never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something.

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