1. I have access to a computer connected to the internet:

at home.
at a friend's house.
at work.
at a campus resource center.

2. The operating system that my computer uses is:

MAC
System 7.1 or below
System 7.5
OS 8.0 or higher

IBM Compatible
Microsoft Windows 3.1
Microsoft Windows 98 / 98

3. The modem I will use operates at:

14.4 Kbps or less
28.8 k or above.

4. My access to the internet is:

handled by: L.I. Net, Sprintnet, AT&T, Microsoft Network, America Online, CompuServe, etc.
I don't have access.

5. The browser that I use to access the web is:

Netscape Communicator 4.0+ - download (Can be used with any provider.)
Microsoft Explorer 4.0+
America Online 4.0+
other.

6. My e-mail allows me to include text formatting: bold, italic, underlined, or colored.

Yes
No

7. A printer is available to print out my course work

always
in another location.
I don't have a printer.

 Would an Online Class Fit Your Learning Style?

8. My need to take this course now is:

high - I need it immediately for a degree, job or other important reason.
moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed.

9. Feeling that I am part of a class is:

not particularly necessary for me.
somewhat important to me.
very important to me.

10. I would classify myself as someone who:

needs last-minute pressure to get things done.
requires a little reminding to get things done on time.
often gets things done ahead of time.

11. Classroom discussion is:

rarely helpful to me.
somewhat important to me.
very important to me.

12. When I get new software or computer equipment I prefer:

figuring out how to use it myself.
trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
having the instructions explained to me.

13. Sending e-mail, doing internet searches are:

activities that I would like to learn how to do.
I have done them a couple of times, but mostly do word processing.
activities that I already do daily.

14. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a distance learning course is:

more than enough time for an on-campus class.
the same time as for an on-campus class.
too little time for an on-campus class.

15. When I am asked to learn a new program or a new method:

I prefer to use the old program or method.
I feel a little apprehensive, but try anyway.
I look forward to learning new skills

16. As a reader, I would say that I am:

average - I sometimes have trouble understanding text and directions.
poor - I have difficulty reading text and become disinterested when I see a lot of it on a screen.
good- I usually understand what I read.

17. If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work:

I will have difficulty getting to the campus, even in the evenings or on weekends.
I may be able to make it to some of the scheduled meetings. but not all of them.
I can get to campus for the scheduled meetings of the online class.