Self-assessment of online learning readiness
1. I am comfortable with computers, email, and internet technology.
2. I understand that online learning is different from traditional classroom learning and will require an equal or greater amount of work.
3. I enjoy corresponding with people online.
4. I am a self-directed and self-motivated person capable of working independently.
5. I can manage my study time efficiently to complete assignments on time.
6. I enjoy learning new computer skills and programs.
7. Typing is easy for me.
8. I am comfortable expressing my thoughts in writing.
9. I have reliable access to a computer with a high-speed connection.
10. I can download software to my computer.
11. I have a reasonable tolerance for frustration when faced with problems from my computer.
12. I can create, rename and delete folders.
13. I have access to and am familiar with Microsoft Word, including composing essays, copying and pasting text, printing, setting margins, adding page numbers, changing fonts, and other basic types of formatting.
14. I have an appropriate web browser (to verify this, access http://library.loyno.edu/browser_check.php and follow any instructions).
15. I can create, send, forward, reply to, save and delete email messages.
16. I can send, open and save email attachments.
17. I can send group emails.
18. I can post messages to discussion lists.
19. I can locate and access information using a web search engine.
20. I can use "talk" or "chat" features for real-time communication.
Evaluation
90-100%-You are a very good candidate for online learning.
80-85%-You are a good candidate for online learning, but you may need some preparation before undertaking a fully online program.
70-75%-You may be a candidate for online learning, but you will need important preparatory work before undertaking a fully online program.