Am I Ready for Distance Education?

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Am I Ready for Distance Education?

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I am considering taking an online class because *

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it will be easier than an on-campus class.

the flexibility fits my schedule and allows me to meet my educational goals.

I expect that I will need to log in to my online course and check my email *

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once a week or so. Online classes don't take as much time as on-campus courses.

several times a week. Online classes take at least as much time and effort as classes on campus campus – maybe more!

My reading and writing abilities are *

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very good. I enjoy reading and writing, and I have confidence in my abilities.

not great. I don't like reading and prefer classes without a lot of writing assignments.

When I study *

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I get distracted easily and it takes me a lot of time to finish my work.

I can ignore the distractions around me and focus on my assignment.

When asked to utilize new skills and technologies, *

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I enjoy a challenge and welcome opportunities to learn new things on my own.

I feel anxious and prefer to have someone who can help me in person.

If I'm having trouble understanding something in the textbook, *

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I ask questions and get help as soon as possible.

I typically don't ask for help. I'm not very comfortable with email or using a discussion board.

When I need to access an important document on my computer, *

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I sometimes have trouble remembering where I saved it.

I usually know exactly where to find it.

When planning my study schedule, *

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I block off specific times every week and prioritize my school, work, and family responsibilities to meet deadlines.

I'm busy with my work and family responsibilities, and I usually don't have time to crack the books until the night before the exam.

If I forget when an assignment is due, I usually *

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check the syllabus or course calendar in Blackboard.

wait for a reminder from the professor.

When I turn in an assignment... *

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I need feedback from my professor before I continue with the next assignment.

I go on to the next task while waiting for feedback.

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