The online course I want to take is a required course for my major or my job.

Yes No 

2. An online course is the only option for me to learn needed skills and concepts. 

Yes No

3. I believe that courses taught online can be as good or better than courses taught in a more traditional format. 

Yes No

4. I have reliable access at least three times each week (for an hour or more) to a computer that is connected to the Internet. 

Yes No

5. I know how to run computer applications (word processor, spreadsheet, etc.), install software, and manage files on a computer. 

Yes No

6. I have an e-mail account and know how to send and receive e-mail messages. 

Yes No

7. I have used a Web browser to search for and access information on the World Wide Web. 

Yes No

8. I am able to work and learn independently with little need for direct supervision. 

Yes No

9. I consider myself to have good reading skills and can usually understand important concepts by reading about them. 

Yes No

10. I am usually able to follow written instructions with little need to have them explained to me. 

Yes No

11. I consider myself to have good writing skills and can easily express myself in writing. 

Yes No

12. I would be comfortable sharing my ideas with others online. 

Yes No

13. I consider myself to be persistent - not giving up easily when confronted with difficult problems. 

Yes No

14. I believe that I am good at prioritizing tasks so that I am able to complete assignments on time. 

Yes No

15. I plan to allocate at least as much time in my schedule for the online course I want to take as I would for a similar course taught by more traditional methods. 

Yes No