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Are you looking for learning that is flexible and fits your lifestyle? Are you able to learn somewhat independently? Do you like to be responsible for your own learning?

Distance learning courses may be for you. Distance learning involves several types of course delivery, such as online classes, use of CD-ROM and videos, interactive TV, and correspondence. To determine if distance learning courses might be appropriate for you, complete the short questionnaire below. Be honest! No one will see the results but you.

This quiz was adapted, with permission, from a questionnaire developed by the Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College.

1. My need to take this course now is:

• high—I need it immediately for a job, degree or other reason
• moderate—I could take it later at a provider site or substitute another course
• low—it is not very important at this time

2. Having face-to-face interaction with my instructors and other students is:

•  not particularly important to me
•  somewhat important to me
•  very important to me

3. I would classify myself as someone who:

•  often gets things done ahead of time
•  needs reminding to get things done on time
•  puts things off until the last minute or doesn’t complete them

4. Classroom discussion is:

•  rarely helpful to me
•  sometimes helpful to me
•  almost always helpful to me

5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:

•  figuring out the instructions myself
•  trying to follow directions on my own but am willing to ask for help as needed
•  having the instructions explained to me

6. I need faculty feedback on my assignments:

•  within a few weeks, so I can review what I did
•  within a few days, or I forget what I did
•  right away or I get frustrated

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on an online course is:

•  more than for a course at a provider site
•  the same as for a class at a provider site
•  less than for a class at a provider site

8. Coming to a provider site on a regular basis for a class is:

•  extremely difficult for me (because of work, family, or personal reasons)
•  somewhat difficult, but I can probably rearrange priorities in order to attend
•  not difficult

9. I would classify my reading ability as:

•  good—I usually understand what I read without help
•  average—I sometimes need help to understand what I read
•  below average—I often need help to understand what I read

10. When I am asked to use technologies such as e-mail, the Internet, or new software:

•  I look forward to learning new skills
•  I feel apprehensive but try it anyway
•  I put it off or try to avoid it