1. My need to take a course now is: High - I need it immediately for a job, a promotion, or to complete a degree. Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course. Low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed.
2. 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.
3. Feeling that I am part of a class is: Not particularly necessary for me. Somewhat important to me. Very important to me.
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 the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed. Having the directions explained to me.
6. I need faculty comments 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 very frustrated.
7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a course is: More than for a class on campus. The same as for a class on campus. Less than for a class on campus.
8. When I am asked to use computers, e-mail, voice mail, or other technologies new to me: I look forward to learning new skills. I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway. I put it off or try to avoid it.
9. As a reader, I would classify myself as: Very Good. I usually understand the text without help. Good. I sometimes need help to understand the text. Average. I usually ask for help to understand the text.
10. Having face-to-face interaction is: Not particularly important to me. Somewhat important to me. Very important to me.
11. I need faculty to constantly remind me of due dates and assignments: Rarely Sometimes Often
12. When engaged in a project, I enjoy seeking information by: Researching questions on my own. Having someone help me find the information. Ask someone for the answer.
13. When assigned a project: I work on that project until I am satisfied it is my best work and it is finished. I work on a few projects at the same time, but I complete each one. I work on many projects and get done what I can.
14. When absorbed in a project: I stay late and finish, if possible. I sometimes stay late. I leave at quitting time.
15. I enjoy learning: A great deal. Somewhat. Very little.
Click on your score: 15-20 | 21-33 | 34- 45
