Is Online Learning For You?

Being successful in a fully online course takes a lot of self-discipline and motivation, not to mention a certain level of computer skill. The following quiz is designed to help you decide if online learning is right for you.

Answer the questions below then click the "Get My Score" button at the bottom of the page to generate your score. Some suggestions regarding online learning will be made based on your answers.

Technical Considerations:

1. Do you have access to the Internet?
Yes No I don't know

2. Have you installed Microsoft Office?
Yes No I don't know

3. Can you install the required plug-ins on your computer?
Yes No I don't know what a Plug-in is

4. Do you have a Fresno State email adress?
Yes No I don't know

5. Do you know how to send and recieve email?
Yes No I don't know

6. Do you know how to attach files to email messages?
Yes No I don't know

7. Do you know how to read file attachments in email messages?
Yes No I don't know

8. Do you know how to cut and paste text using your computer?
Yes No I don't know

9. Do you have access to a computer in a quiet place where you will be able to focus on this online course without distractions?
Yes No I don't know

10. Do you know how to download files to your computer?
Yes No I don't know

11. Do you know how to type?
Yes No I don't know

Learning Styles:

12. Can you prioritize your course?
Yes No I don't know

13. Do you learn best by:
Hearing your professor explain something
Seeing a presentation
Reading my assignments

14. Will you dedicate as much time to your online course work each week as you would for a traditional class?
Yes No I don't know

15. Do you normally understand written instructions?
Yes No I don't know

16. Can you prioritize your work without direct suppervision?
Yes No I don't know

17. Regarding class reading assignments, do you normally read?
all of the assignments
most of the assignments
some of the assignments
none of the assignments

18. Do you have strong time management skills?
Yes No I don't know

19. Are you comfortable contacting your instructor for assistance?
Yes No I don't know

20. Are you comfortable communicating with other students online?
Yes No I don't know