Online Learning Readiness Scale

Online Learning Readiness Scale

Purpose of Scale:

This interactive scale is intended to assist you in determining whether online learning is the correct find for your learning style. The interactive scale allows you to rate yourself in terms of several important aspects of online learning. Based on the criteria presented, this scale will determine whether you should pursue Internet-based learning.

Directions:

Please rate your compliance with the following statements as honestly and accurately as possible: only you can determine whether you are ready for online learning.

Provided free of charge for educational use by The Center for Teaching Technology at Ball State University.

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1.	I am a self-starter who requires no prodding: I never put off until tomorrow what I can do today.
	Disagree <-									-> Agree
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2.	The online instruction I am considering offers content that I really want or need.
	Disagree <-									-> Agree
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3.	I can put the knowledge I gain from this instruction to use immediately.
	Disagree <-									-> Agree
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4.	I have ready access to Internet-connected computer equipment and software that meets the requirements for this course or training opportunity.
	Disagree <-									-> Agree
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5.	I possess sufficient computer and software knowledge, (or have ready access to adequate support resources,) to comfortably complete this course or training.
	Disagree <-									-> Agree
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6.	I feel at ease when working with computers, a variety of software applications, and the Internet.
	Disagree <-									-> Agree
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7.	I have a convenient place, free of distractions, in which I can work on-line.
	Disagree <-									-> Agree
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8.	I expect to have plenty of time to devote to this learning experience.
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9.	I can easily follow written instructions.
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10.	I realize that technical problems are likely to occur and feel that I can work through such problems, successfully.
	Disagree <-									-> Agree
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