Title: Are you ready to be an online learner?
Course: E-learning Strategies

This will give you an idea of personal qualities for success in 0n-line learning. A higher score indicates a higher chance of success.

Are you ready to be an online learner?

Q: Your Life Skills

For each of the following chose a number from 1 to 5.

5 = very much like me

3 = somewhat like me

1 = not like me at all
- I do not give up easily, even when confronted with obstacles
- I have good time-management skills that allow me to schedule course work throughout a week
- I am not a procrastinator. I like to get things done today and not tomorrow.
- I am a self-motivated and self-disciplined individual.and can work independently with little direction.
- I always see a project through to the end.
Q: Your Course Expectations

For each of the following chose a number from 1 to 5.

5 = very much like me

3 = somewhat like me

1 = not like me at all
- I would expect to spend as much time in a on-line learning course as a classroom course.
- I usually expect to get a good grade in the courses I take
- I will not miss the face-to-face interaction with my instructor and classmates.
- If I have a problem, I usually contact the teacher
- I think of myself as a good student (i.e. take good notes, prepare & study for exams, employ good study habits)
- I consider myself an average to above-average reader.
- I like learning and I am excited about a new course.
Q: You and the Technology

For each of the following chose a number from 1 to 5.

5 = very much like me

3 = somewhat like me

1 = not like me at all
- I feel pretty comfortable with the technology I will have to use for my course
- I have basic computer skills and can use word processing software, download software, install software, use a web browser
- I have access to a computer that is connected to the Internet and have a backup plan if something happens to my computer
- I am comfortable in a "virtual environment" - email, sending attachments, threaded discussions, chat rooms.
Q: Your Learning Environment

For each of the following chose a number from 1 to 5.

5 = very much like me

3 = somewhat like me

1 = not like me at all
- I have a specific place in mind where I will be able to study and work on my course assignments
- I have a place free of distractions where I can adequately prepare and study for exams
- I believe my family and friends will really support me as I work for my educational goals
- I expect to be able to spend 5-6 hours per day on my courses, every week.
Q: A higher score indicates a higher chance of success as an online learner. Don't worry if your score is lower, it just means that you will need to ask for more support from others to encourage you in this work.