Is Distance Learning right for you?

Take this assessment test to see if Distance Learning is the correct mode for you!
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Explanations

The ten questions in the questionnaire reflect some of the facts about taking Web-based courses.

1. Procrastination causes the downfall of many online students. Establish a timeline and deadlines for the term!

2. Online courses enable you to work independently. Some students prefer the independence of Web-based courses; others find it uncomfortable.

3. Web-based courses give students greater freedom of scheduling, but they can require more self-discipline than on-campus courses, since it is up to you to establish and adhere to your "study time."

4. Some people learn best by interacting with other students and instructors. Web-based courses provide interaction, but you must proactively participate in the communication forums, such as Chat and the Bulletin Board. You must be regular about checking your email, and responding to messages.

5. Online courses require you to primarily work from written directions without face-to-face instructions. Instructors are available for phone consultation and clarification, however, you will depend mainly on written instructions.

6. In some online courses, if you are using "snail mail," it may take two weeks to get comments back by mail from your instructor.

7. Online courses require AT LEAST as much time to be dedicated by the student as on-campus courses. Typically successful students report having spent more time - not less - than for a regularly scheduled class.

8. Online courses use technology for teaching and communication.

9. Textual materials (either on paper or on the computer) are the primary sources of directions and information in online courses.

10. Some online courses require some on-campus work; orientation, review sessions, exams, labs. Student schedule flexibility is important. Please be sure to check the Schedule Notes in Artemis for details. The Notes list the specific requirements for each course.

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