Please answer the following questions to help determine if Distance Education is a good choice for you. The results of this assessment are for your consideration only. No information will be sent to Moorpark College.
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Why are you taking this distance learning course? |
I need it for a degree, job promotion, or other important reason. |
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I thought it would be a nice change, though I could take the class on campus. | |
I just wanted to try a distance learning class. |
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Which of the following best describes how you work? |
I often get things done ahead of schedule. |
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I need occasional reminders to get things done on schedule. |
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I put things off until the last minute. |
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Classroom discussion is |
rarely helpful to me. |
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sometimes helpful to me. |
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always helpful to me. |
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When an instructor hands out an assignment, I usually |
figure out the instructions myself. |
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follow the directions, then ask for help as needed. |
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like to have the instructions explained to me. |
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Do you need to have your instructor remind you of due dates for assignments or exams? |
Rarely |
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Sometimes |
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Frequently |
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Which of the following statements best describes how you learn? |
I enjoy learning on my own, and learn well by reviewing course material independently. |
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I learn best when the instructor tells me what to focus on and clarifies the course material in lectures. |
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I can learn on my own, but I do like having the instructor lecture about course material. |
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Which of the following best describes your reading ability? |
I understand articles and textbook readings without help. |
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Sometimes I miss the main point of articles or textbook readings. |
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I need someone to explain articles and textbook readings. |
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Which of the following best describes your writing ability? |
I feel comfortable expressing my thoughts in writing. |
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I can adequately express my thoughts in writing. |
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I have difficulty expressing my thoughts in writing. |
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Which of the following best describes your time management skills? |
Very good. I create schedules, and stick to them. |
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Good. I usually get things done on time. |
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I'll answer this question later. |
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10. |
Consider your professional and personal schedule. |
About 15 hours each week |
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About 10 hours each week |
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About 5 hours each week |
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Which of the following best describes your Internet access? |
Reliable and convenient |
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Unreliable and/or limited |
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I do not have access to the Internet. |
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Which of the following best describes your experience using a computer? |
I have used a computer extensively. |
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I have used a computer occasionally. |
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I have not used a computer. |
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Which of the following best describes your experience with e-mail? |
I have used e-mail extensively. |
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I have used e-mail occasionally. |
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I have not used e-mail. |
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Which of the following best describes your experience with browsing the Internet? |
I have browsed the Internet extensively. |
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I have browsed the Internet occasionally. |
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I have not browsed the Internet. |
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