Kenai Peninsula College

 

Is Distance Ed for You?

It takes more than just a computer and an Internet connection to be successful in a distance education course. Try answering the following questions honestly, clicking on the answer that most closely describes your learning preferences and abilities. KPC staff does NOT see your score on this self-assessment—it is supplied strictly for your own benefit. Take a few minutes and see if distance learning is really for you!

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  Yes No  
1 I work well independently.
2 I have adequate or good keyboarding skills.
3 I have adequate or good emailing skills.
4 I have no problem navigating on the internet.
5 I rate my computer skills as adequate or better.
6 I learn best from reading a textbook or assignment rather than listening to a professor explain the material.
7 I enjoy working alone.
8 I gather information better visually (charts, readings, diagrams) than orally (classroom discussions and lectures).
9 I like to finish what I start.
10 I am goal oriented. I can set goals and complete them in a timely fashion.
11 I do not give up when something doesn’t work the first time.
12 I do not get frustrated when I work on computers, or have to rely heavily on technology.
13 I would classify myself as an adequate or good writer.
14 I would classify myself as an adequate or good reader.
15 I usually understand the material presented in class.
16 I rarely require a tutor or a friend to help me to understand the material.
17 I am self-motivated. In other words, I don’t need a teacher reminding me daily when an assignment is due or when I should be studying.
18 I rarely procrastinate; I rarely put off things until the last possible minute.
19 Classroom discussions are extremely helpful for my learning.
20 When a professor hands out instructions, I prefer to figure them out myself before asking for help.
21 Considering my professional and personal schedule, I have at least 10 hours a week to commit to a course.
22 I can wait to get feedback from an instructor.
23 I don’t have a problem asking for help when I need it.
24 I need (for professional or personal reasons) to take this course.