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eLearning

eLearning Student Handbook


Is eLearning Right 4 U?



Before enrolling in an eLearning class, evaluate your learning style and technical ability to determine if these courses are the best option for you.

Instruction:

For each question below select one answer and click the button for your response.
1. I classify myself as someone who:

A. works well independently and is self-motivated.
B. requires occasional prompting to complete tasks.
C. puts tasks off and requires constant reminders.

2. I learn best through:

A. “seeing the material” – I am a visual learner.
B. "hearing the material” – I am an auditory learner.
C. “seeing and hearing the material” – I am both visual and auditory in learning.

3. When directions are given for an assignment, I:

A. figure out the instructions on my own.
B. usually follow the directions on my own, then ask for help if needed.
C. would rather have the instructions explained to me.

4. Having the instructor in the classroom while learning the subject is:

A. not particularly necessary for me.
B. somewhat important for me.
C. Very important for me in terms of understanding the material.

5. When I submit an assignment, I want the teacher to grade and comment on the assignment:

A. within a few days so I can review what I did.
B. within a day or two, or I forget what I did.
C. immediately or I get very frustrated and confused.

6. When it comes to the organization of the class material, I:

A. learn even if the class is not highly structured.
B. like some structure in the class.
C. have difficulty learning when a class is not highly structured.

7. My computer skills are:

A. proficient- I have excellent computer skills and would label myself as Internet literate.
B. good – I am somewhat familiar with the computer and the internet environment.
C. deficient - I am not very familiar with a computer and do not feel comfortable in an internet environment.

8. When I am asked to use VCRs, DVD players, computers, e-mail or other technologies that may be new to me, I:

A. have little or no difficulty learning these new skills.
B. feel apprehensive, but try knowing I can call for help if necessary.
C. feel frustrated and may put off the work.

9. The VCR, DVD player, and/or computer equipment required for the class:

A. is at home, at work or somewhere which is readily available for me.
B. may be difficult, at times, to locate.
C. is not available to me.

10. If I need to travel to campus or other sites for exams or lab work, I:

A. have time to go to the site when required.
B. may miss some labs or test dates especially if they are not open when I am available.
C. would have great difficulty getting to a campus or other testing sites.

11. I believe my reading comprehension is:

A. better than average
B. average
C. below average

12. I believe my writing skills are:

A. better than average
B. average
C. below average

13. Considering my professional and personal schedules, the amount of time that I have to work on an eLearning course is:

A. 6 hours per week
B. 4 hours per week
C. 2 hours per week