DMACC Online Self-Assessment Exercise

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.

2. Having face-to-face interaction 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.

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 instructions explained to me.

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

Rarely.

Sometimes.

Often.

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.

8. When I am asked to use e-mail, 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.

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.

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.

Online Self-Assessment