Are You Ready for a Distance Education Course?
The Distance Education Checklist
(Print Out the Test and Circle "Yes" or "No" for Each Question.)
1. I am not a procrastinator--I get things done today instead of putting them off until tomorrow. Y N
2. I am a self-motivated individual. Y N
3. I am able to work independently with little or no direction. Y N
4. I am a self-starter and self-disciplined. Y N
5. I am a good time manager and an organized person. Y N
6. I have good study habits. Y N
7. I can take good notes--from lectures, from textbooks or from videos. Y N
8. I always ask questions in class when I am not clear about the subject matter. Y N
9. I always seek assistance during office hours if I need it. Y N
10. I am not taking any remedial courses. Y N
11. I have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Y N
12. I have completed at least one semester of on campus college-level course work. Y N
13. I am a college-level rerader. Y N
14. I am in control of my free time, and I know how to schedule it advantageously. Y N
15. I know how to read for comprehension. Y N
16. I always prepare and study for exams--whether t/f, multiple choice, essay, or q/a. Y N
17. I do not give up easily, even when confronted with obstacles. Y N
18. I am goals-directed and results-oriented. I usually accomplish what I set out to do. Y N
19. I am ultimately responsible for my own education. Y N
20. I am perfectly familiar with using a computer for WWW, Internet Courses. Y N
How many questions did you HONESTLY answer yes?
If you answered at least 15 of these statements with a "yes," then Distance Education, whether it is a telecourse, internet or interactive TV-based, may be right for you.
Any fewer and you probably need to rethink your reasons for wanting to take a Distance Education course--and whether you would really be comfortable in this learning environment. Distance Education courses require, self discipline, motivation, and independence. Most students report that Distance Learning courses are as difficult and time-consuming as conventional courses--or more so.
If you desire, you may always discuss with a counselor your decision in choosing a Distance Education Course.
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