Please answer the following questions. Listed below the questions, there is a point system that will let you know how well you scored on the assessment.

1. I need to take this course because:

1. I cannot come to campus to take this course
2. I have the option of taking this course on-campus or online
3. I want to take an online course to avoid having to come to campus

2. My need for face-to-face class interaction and discussion is:

1. Not a high priority (I am able to learn without either)
2. Sometimes helpful in the learning process
3. Extremely important in the learning process

3. My reading ability can be classified as:

1. One of my greatest strengths
2. I can usually understand what I have read
3. Not one of my greatest strengths

4. My writing ability can be classified as:

1. One of my greatest strengths
2. Average ability to write
3. Not one of my greatest strengths

5. My computer skills are:

1. Advanced (I can properly operate computers, install software, and navigate the Internet)
2. Average (I have the ability to do basic computer functions)
3. Below average ( I am not very good with operating a computer)

6. Considering all of my other responsibilities, the amount of time I can dedicate to an online course is

1. More than what would be required in an on-campus course
2. Equivalent to the time spent in an on-campus course
3. Less than the time required in an on-campus course

7. My time management skills could be classified as:

1. Excellent- I can manage my time and do not have to be reminded of deadlines
2. Average- I have a little difficulty managing my time and have to sometimes be reminded of deadlines
3. Below average- It is hard to manage my time and I have to constantly be reminded of deadlines

8. When an instructor grades assignments I need:

1. Feedback within a few weeks that I can figure out on my own
2. Feedback within a few days that may require me to ask for further clarification
3. Immediate feedback that can be explained to me

9. If I require additional assistance with a course:

1. It is easy for me to ask for further clarification
2. It is difficult for me to ask for clarification but I will if I have to
3. I would never ask for clarification even I needed it

10. My internet connection is :

1. Broadband
2. Dial-Up

11. Computer Access :

1. I have a computer at home
2. I have daily access to a computer
3. I don't have daily access to a computer

12. Rate your ability to download and upload files:

1. I am very  comfortable downloading and uploading files
2. I am somewhat familiar with downloading and uploading files
3. I do not know how to download and upload files

TO CALCULATE YOUR SCORE:

Give yourself 3 points for each question that you answered with an “a”
Give yourself 2 points for each question that you answered with a   “b”
Give yourself 1 point for each question that you answered with a    “c”

OR

a=   3 points
b=  2 points
c=  1 point

TOTAL SCORE:

24-36 points: You are a good candidate for taking online courses. Please refer to http://www.uncp.edu/distance/online/ for additional resources

12-23 points: Online courses may work for you but you should contact your counselor or advisor to discuss what you may need to do to be successful in online courses.

Below 12 points: You may not be ready to take online courses.  You should definitely contact your counselor or advisor to discuss alternatives, such as enrolling in a practice course.