1. My reason for taking an online course is because:
My career and/life circumstances prevents me from attending traditional classes.
I think an online course will be easier than a traditional course.
I am curious about what an online course is like.
2.
How often can you log into your online course?
Every day.
As often as required.
Once or twice a week.
3. How much time will you spend
studying and interacting with your online course?
As much time as it takes to complete
the course.
The same amount of time as a traditional
campus class.
Less time than a traditional campus class,
because it will be easier.
4. How do you rate traditional
classroom discussion with an Instructor and other students?
I can communicate effectively through
email, discussion boards, and chat rooms.
It is an important and essential aspect
of my educational experience.
I am shy and do not communicate effectively
with my instructor and other students.
5. When the instructor hands out
directions for an assignment
I can read and understand directions.
I need to hear the directions in order
to understand my responsibilities.
I need help to understand the directions.
6. I understand information when
it is presented:
in a visual and auditory format. (text,
pictures, diagrams, video, lecture, tapes, sound)
in a lecture format.
I will need help with understanding information
in an online course.
7. Are you motivated to meet deadlines?
I always get my work done on time.
I am a procrastinator and I need to be
reminded and guided to meet my deadlines.
I always turn in my work late.
8. If you are a student with a disability, do you know whom to contact for an accommodation?
Yes
No
Unsure
9. If you did not understand an assignment or the instructions in your online course, whom would you contact?
The instructor
Another student in the class or a friend
Unsure
10. Are you comfortable working
on computers?
I am very computer literate.
I would like to learn more about computers.
I don't like computers, but will use
one if I have to.
11. Are you comfortable with file
management: saving, deleting, and moving files on your computer?
Yes. I am computer literate.
I would like to learn about file management.
No. I can never find my files after I
save them.
12. Do you know how to use standard
word processing software such as Microsoft Word?
Yes, I use word processing software all
the time.
I have used a word processor a few times.
I would like help.
No. I have never used a word processor.
13. Are you comfortable using an
Internet browser?
Yes, I browse the web all the time.
No. I would like help.
What is the Internet browser?
14. Are you comfortable using email?
Yes, I have my own email account.
I do not have an email account. I would
like to learn about email.
I don't like email.
15. Are you comfortable using a
mouse?
Yes.
No. I always click the wrong thing.
A mouse?
16. My keyboarding
skills are:
Very strong
Okay. I am getting better.
I can't type.
17. What will you do if your computer
breaks down, or the Internet connection fails?
I will use a computer at a friends or
the library.
I will try to fix it.
I will ask the instructor for extensions
on all my assignments.
18. What is the current speed of your Internet connection?
Cable or DSL
Dial up
Unsure
19. Do you feel comfortable downloading
and installing software programs?
I feel comfortable. I have done this
many times.
I will ask for help.
I will not and/or cannot download and
install any software on my computer.
20. Where would you go for help if you needed technical support?
The Instructor
SDCCD Online Learning Pathways 24/7 Helpdesk
Another student in the class or a friend
