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Online Inventory Quiz
 

Online Inventory Quiz
Please take the following quiz to help determine if ONLINE learning is for you. After you have taken the quiz add up your total points for all of the questions to see how ready you are for the online environment.
  3 pts for an 'A'
2 pts for a 'B'
1 pt for a 'C'
 
 

I. Motivation Level
A. ____ Highly motivated, very organized, excellent time management skills.
B. ____ Motivated, can be organized, management time fairly well.
C. ____ Need prodding to get started, not very organized, have difficulty
            getting things done on time without significant prodding.

II. Reading
A. ____ Enjoy reading a wide variety of topics and from different sources;
            books, newspapers, magazines, journals, etc.
B. ____ Read on a regular basis, mostly light reading.
C. ____ Seldom read.

III. Technical Skills
A. ____ Proficient with the computer. Regularly use word processing, email,
            surf the net, upload and download files.
B. ____ Somewhat proficient with word processing, surfing the net, and
            emails.
C. ____ Not very proficient. Use email occasionally, have surfed the net, typing
            skills quite limited.

IV. Writing
A. ____ Excellent background in writing. Enjoy writing, have very good writing
            skills, like to communicate using this medium.
B. ____ Average writing skills. Can communicate effectively, but prefer oral
            communication.
C. ____ Limited background in writing. Write only when required. Do not like
            this medium for communication.

V. Class Setting
A. ____ Independent learner, can follow written instructions, like to study
            independently, prefer expressing views in writing over oral class
            comments.
B. ____ Like more oral communication with instructor and peer students. Like
            to have directions and assignments explained verbally. Can work
            independently, but like class discussions.
C. ____ Need classroom setting, need peers and instructor to motivate and
            keep me on task.

VI. Schedule
A. ____ Busy work and family schedule or distance does not allow attendance
            in regular classroom setting.
B. ____ Busy, but have time to attend campus classes if scheduled
            appropriately.
C. ____ Prefer and have the time to attend campus classes.

VII. Time Available for Homework
A. ____ Can schedule 15-20 hours per week for homework.
B. ____ Can schedule 8-15 hours per week for homework.
C. ____ Can schedule 1-5 hours per week for homework.

21-15 points:
You appear to be well suited for online courses.
14-8 points:
You have potential; You may need to carry a smaller number of credits each semester and you may need to take some take some skills courses to improve skills.
1-7 points:
Online may not be for you at this time. You may need to take some skills courses to improve study habits, writing or computer skills. A reduced load is also be highly recommended.
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