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IS ONLINE LEARNING FOR YOU?
To answer this question, please take a few minutes to complete the checklist below. 
Please be sure to answer ALL of the questions below . 
Be honest with yourself and decide if an Internet-based course is RIGHT for you!

   
 CHECKLIST
Yes
No
1. I am self-motivated.
2. I am a good time-manager.
3. I can capably read for comprehension.
4. I am capable of self-discipline.
5. I am goal-directed. If I set my sights on an end result, I usually achieve it.
6. I am confident in my academic abilities.
7. I believe I am responsible for my own education; what I learn is ultimately my responsibility.
8. I do not give up easily, even when confronted with obstacles.
9. I have commuting problems.
10. I have access to a computer with an Internet connection.
11. I am comfortable with e-mail.
12. I enjoy using the Internet to do research or get information.
13. I am willing to express my opinion in writing.
14. I am willing to work in a non-structured environment.
15. I am willing to actively participate in the learning process by doing tasks, projects,etc.
Now let's get specific:
COMPUTER OPERATION . . . I am able to: Yes No
16. Start up and shut down a computer system and peripherals.
17. Identify and use icons, windows, menus.
18. Start an application and create (save) a document.
19. Retrieve, and open a document.
20. Use printing options.
21. Insert and eject storage media (ex: floppy disk, CD-ROM, etc.).
22. Copy documents from hard disk to storage media (ex: floppy disk) and vice versa.
23. Protect against computer viruses.
24. Create folders on my computer or storage media.
25. Save, open, place documents inside folders.
26. Open and work with more than one application at a time.
27. Protect and care for storage media
28. Make backup copies of documents.
29. Use self-help resources to diagnose and correct common hardware and printing problems.
30. Install and upgrade software/applications.
31. Maintain proper operating environment for computers and peripherals.
32.Obtain technical assistance for my computer and peripherals.
 
WORD PROCESSING . . . I am able to:
Yes
No
35. Enter and edit text.
36. Copy and move blocks of text.
37. Change text format and style
38.  Set margins, line spacing, and tabs.
39. Check spelling, grammar, word usage.
INTERNET . . . I am able to:
Yes
No
40. Connect to the Internet or an online service.
41.Obtain/maintain an account on the Internet or an online service that provides Internet access.
42. Access and use resources on Internet and World Wide Web.
43. Navigate within and between web pages.
44. Utilize search engines.
45. Click on icons, buttons, image maps, and hyperlinks.
46. Create and use bookmarks.
47. Participate in on-line discussions and forums.
48. Download and install software (ex: plug-ins).
49. Obtain technical assistance from my Internet Service Provider.
50. Create and use group addresses for electronic mail.
51. Use Electronic Mail to attach files and receive/open files.

52. Use Electronic Mail to compose, send, retrieve, read, respond, and forward messages.

After answering all of the questions above, please click on the
"Calculate Scores" button below to view the results.
Total Y: 
Total N: 
Scoring:

    A greater number of check marks in the left-hand column indicates the greater likelihood that Internet-based instruction will be an effective learning environment for you.

    A greater number of check marks in the right-hand column indicates that Internet-based course instruction may not be the most effective way for you to learn.


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