Online Learning Readiness

I have taken and succeeded in online classes before.

I am comfortable using the internet.

I have an email account that I check regularly.

I am comfortable using online forums and social networking sites.

I am capable of buying books and conducting other business over the internet.

I can set aside time several days each week to work on my courses.

I have consistent access to a high-speed/broadband internet connection.

I have consistent access to a computer that is reasonably up to date (PC: Windows XP or newer. Mac: OSX 10.6 or newer).

I can open Microsoft Word documents and PDF files on my computer.

I can watch videos on my computer.

I can listen to audio on my computer.

I am usually comfortable with new technology.

In my work habits I am moderately to extremely disciplined.

I would rate my organizational skills as strong or outstanding.

With regard to comprehension of a given subject matter, I consider face-to-face communication to be non-essential.

I describe my reading skills as average or better.

I describe my writing skills as average or better.

I describe my technology skills as average or better.

I describe my time management skills as average or better.

I am comfortable contacting instructors individually when I am having problems with my coursework.

The last time I took courses in higher education (undergraduate or graduate), my grades were average or better.

For an individual online course, I can dedicate at least 10 hours.