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Distance Education Readiness Survey

Online Learning Readiness Survey

Use this survey to determine if you are properly prepared and motivated to participate and succeed in a blended learning environment. The survey results will provide valuable feedback to your answers to the questions.

QuestionsStrongly
Agree		Somewhat
Agree		Disagree
Self Motivation
1.) I have really good reasons for taking courses online.
2.) I am good at setting goals and deadlines for myself.
3.) I follow through and finish the projects that I start.
4.) I do not quit just because things get frustrating or difficult.
5.) I can keep myself on track and manage my time well.
Learning Preferences
6.) I learn new material fairly quickly.
7.) I can learn from things I hear, such as lectures, audio recordings, or podcasts.
8.) I have to read something to learn it best.
9.) I have developed good methods for solving problems I encounter.
10.) I learn new things well on my own.
11.) I can collaborate well with people I may never meet in person.
12.) I am willing to send e-mail to or have discussions with people I might never see.
Study Habits
13.) I usually study in a quiet place where I can work on assignments without distractions.
14.) I can ignore distractions around me when I study.
15.) I am willing to spend 10-20 hours per week on an online course.
16.) I keep a record of my assignment details and their due dates.
17.) I plan my work in advance so that I can turn in my assignments on time.
18.) I tend to study around people that will not try to distract me.
19.) I am willing to use e-mail and other online tools to ask my classmates and instructors questions.
Computer Literacy
20.) I have fairly good computer skills.
21.) I am comfortable using a web browser and searching the Internet.
22.) I am comfortable managing web content, setting bookmarks, and downloading files.
23.) I am comfortable installing software and changing configuration settings on my computer.
24.) I know a support person or group that can help me if I have computer issues.
Computer Equipment
25.) My computer runs reliably on the current versions of Windows or Mac OS.
26.) I have access to a printer when needed.
27.) I have a fairly fast, reliable internet connection such as fiber optic or cable modem.
28.) I have anti-virus software installed on my computer.
29.) I have a webcam/microphone, headphones/speakers to use when videoconferencing.
30.) My web browser will smoothly play current common multimedia (video and audio) formats.
Online Learning Preconceptions
31.) My online courses will be just as rigorous as face-to-face courses.
32.) My online courses will take less time than face-to-face courses.
33.) My online courses will require more than just memorizing the class content.
34.) I can do my assignments anytime as long as I turn them in on time.
35.) I will not receive as much personal attention from the instructor in an online course.
36.) I must have an Internet connection at all times to do my work.