| 1. |
My need to take this course is: |
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High - I need to take it immediately for diploma/degree, job, or other important reason |
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Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course |
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Low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed |
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| 2. |
Feeling that I am part of a class is: |
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Not particularly necessary to me |
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Somewhat important to me |
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Very important to me |
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| 3. |
I would classify myself as someone who: |
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Often gets things done ahead of time |
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Needs reminding to get things done on time |
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Put things off until the last minute |
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| 4. |
My family and friends will: |
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Encourage and help me to make my studies a priority |
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Be sympathetic, but may be a source of distractions |
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Will continue to expect as much of my time as always |
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| 5. |
My study environment will be: |
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A quiet and dedicated space where distractions will be minimal and materials can be left without fear of them being messed up or misplaced |
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Relatively free from distractions |
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Noisy or where distractions will be frequent |
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| 6. |
When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer: |
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Figuring out the instructions myself |
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Trying to follow the direction on my own, then asking for help as needed |
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Having the instructions explained to me |
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| 7. |
I need faculty comments on my assignments: |
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Within two weeks, so I can review what I did |
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Within a few days, or I forget what I did |
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Right away, or I get very frustrated |
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| 8. |
Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on distance education courses is: |
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More than enough for a campus class or distance education course |
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The same as for a class on campus |
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Less than for a class on campus |
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| 9. |
When I am asked to use VCRs, computers, voice mail, or other technologies new to me: |
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I look forward to learning new skills |
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I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway |
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I put it off and try to avoid it |
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| 10. |
As a reader, I would classify myself as: |
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Good - I usually understand the text without help, read quickly, and concentrate well |
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Average - I sometimes need help to understand the text |
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Slower than average (have difficulty with comprehension and/or reading speed) |
