Online Self-Assessment

Instructions:

Determine your readiness to succeed in an online course by answering "Yes" or "No" to the following statements.

Note: This is a Self Assessment, you do not need to send it to your instructors.

Analyzing Your Results

A high number of "Yes" responses should indicate that you have the skills and equipment necessary to succeed in an online course.

If you answered "No" to 5 or more of the 25 statements, you should consider enrolling in a traditional course.

Self Assessment

1. I am comfortable working with computers.
   • Yes
   • No
2. I have regular access to a computer that is connected to the Internet (preferably at home).
   • Yes
   • No
3. I have the necessary computer hardware/software to successfully participate in an online course.
   • Yes
   • No
4. I know how to open and send e-mail messages with attachments.
   • Yes
   • No
5. I know how to use a Web browser.
   • Yes
   • No
6. I am able to load, download, upgrade, and install software on my computer.
   • Yes
   • No
7. I can type at least 30-35 words per minute.
   • Yes
   • No
8. I am familiar with a word processing program.
   • Yes
   • No
9. I can copy and paste text from one document to another.
   • Yes
   • No
10. I can save a file on my computer.
    • Yes
    • No
11. I can find and open a file on my computer.
    • Yes
    • No
12. I know how to create and how to use file folders on my computer.
    • Yes
    • No
13. I am a self-motivated and disciplined learner.
    • Yes
    • No
14. I have college-level reading skills.
    • Yes
    • No
15. I enjoy expressing my ideas in writing.
    • Yes
    • No
16. I prefer to learn independently and rarely need an instructor's guidance or assurances.
    • Yes
    • No
17. I can communicate effectively without face-to-face interaction with my classmates or my instructor.
    • Yes
    • No
18. I enjoy interacting with others online.
    • Yes
    • No
19. I recognize that the requirements for an Internet course are the same or possibly greater than the requirements for a traditional course.
    • Yes
    • No
20. I can reserve 9 to 12 hours per week to work on an online course.
    • Yes
    • No
21. I am willing to spend several hours at a time working with my computer.
    • Yes
    • No
22. I am willing to contact my instructor when I need help with an online course.
    • Yes
    • No
23. I understand that I may have to wait patiently for a response from my instructor to my email messages. The turn-around time is generally within 24 to 48 hours on weekdays.
    • Yes
    • No
24. I have successfully completed at least two traditional college-level courses.
    • Yes
    • No
25. I am confident in my ability to successfully complete an online course.
    • Yes
    • No