Distance Education Preparedness Survey

      1.  I have a powerful computer with a modem and an open system for the Internet (a local ISP is open, not Compuserve
           or AOL).
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
             1                        2                    3                   4                5
      2.  I have a place to work with my computer and materials for periods of study and communications.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
             1                        2                    3                   4                5
      3.  I do not procrastinate.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
             1                        2                    3                   4                5
      4.  I do not need a lot of social contact with the professor or classmates.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
             1                        2                    3                   4                5
      5.  I am a self-motivated, independent learner.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
             1                        2                    3                   4                5
      6.  I find most traditional classrooms to be boring.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
            1                        2                    3                   4                5
      7.  I am comfortable communicating with persons using electronic technologies such as e-mail and voice mail.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
           1                        2                    3                   4                5
      8.  I am confident using computers.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
           1                        2                    3                   4                5
      9.  I don't mind sharing my thoughts on E-mail.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
          1                        2                    3                   4                5
      10.  I can type well.
        Strongly Disagree    Disagree    Mostly Agree    Agree    Strongly Agree
           1                        2                    3                   4                5

    Sum the scores.  If you have a score of 35 to 50, you should do well.  A score of 30-35 may present you with some problems, depending on the low items.  Scores of 30 or below may indicate potential problems for you, and if you have a score below 25, you may need to consider a traditional course, correcting the problems, or working diligently to overcome your obstacles.  If you procrastinate, regardless of the other factors, you will have problems.

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