Self-Assessment Survey

DMACC Online Self-Assessment Survey

This exercise is a tool designed to help you determine if an online course may be a good option for you. Your final score does not determine whether or not you will be allowed to register for an online course. It does, however, help you think about how well you might adapt to this learning environment. Feedback will be given after you click on the "Is it for Me?" button. Questions are worth 3 points each.

All questions are required to have an answer.

Question 1

My need to take this course is:

High. I need it immediately for a degree, job, or other important reason
Moderate. I could take it on campus later.
Low. It is a personal interest that could be postpone.

Question 2

Having face-to-face interaction is:

Not particularly important to me
Somewhat important to me
Very important to me

Question 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

Question 4

Classroom discussion is:

Rarely helpful to me
Sometimes helpful to me
Almost always helpful to me

Question 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 instructions explained to me

Question 6

I need faculty to remind me of due dates and assignments.

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

Question 7

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

More than for an on-campus course
The same as for an on-campus course
Less than for an on-campus course

Question 8

When I am asked to use email, computers, or other new technologies presented to me:

I look forward to learning new skills
I feel apprehensive, but try anyway
I put it off or try to avoid them all together

Question 9

As a reader, I would classify myself as:

Good. I usually understand the text without help
Average. I sometimes need help to understand the text
Below Average. I often need help to understand the text

Question 10

I have access to a computer with an Internet Connection and understand basic computer operations such as cut and paste.

Yes, I have access to an Internet connection and feel comfortable with basic computer operations.
I have access to an Internet connection, but don't feel very comfortable with basic computer operations.
I do not have access to an Internet connection, but feel comfortable with basic computer operations.

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