Thinking about taking a distance-learning course? How good a candidate are
you for succeeding in distance-delivered courses? This free assessment is designed
to showcase the skills, learning style, and attributes necessary for distance-education
success. So, take our quiz and see whether distance education is right for you.
Remember to be as honest with yourself as possible.
Directions: For each question, please choose whether you agree, disagree, or are neutral.
I am a self-starter with the self-discipline to set a schedule and stick with it.
I have good time-management skills.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
The part of education I enjoy the most is the discovery of new information and ideas.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I feel comfortable reading/viewing material from various sources (textbooks, articles,
Websites) and integrating it on my own.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I am comfortable working independently and do not feel the need for constant
attention and direction from the instructor.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I have been a good student in the past - or consider myself a good student now.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
Classroom discussion can often be helpful, but too often it is off-topic or distracting.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I feel competent in assessing my own progress, knowing what assignments are due,
and performing well - even without frequent feedback from the instructor.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
Prioritizing tasks -- and then accomplishing them before their deadlines -- is
one of my strong points. I am not a procrastinator.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I have a fairly predictable schedule of personal and professional activities --
with time easily set aside for coursework.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I believe I can dedicate the same amount of time and effort to a distance learning
course that I could to a classroom-based course.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I feel very sure of expressing myself in writing. I have reasonably strong writing skills.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I am just as comfortable interacting with my instructor and fellow
classmates via email, discussion groups, and chat rooms as I am with face-to-face
discussion -- perhaps even more so.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I have a high need to take a distance learning course now -- to earn a degree
or certificate, for a promotion, or for a new job.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I am very at ease working on computers acquiring information through the
Internet and learning new software, technologies, and techniques.
___agree
___disagree
___neutral
I have a specific - and quiet - area (of my house or apartment) where I
can get online, study, and complete my course assignments.
Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers,
one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of
EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of
MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and
EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of
Quintessential Careers Press,
including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter,
QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a
published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often
quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is
also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his
personal Website or
reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com.
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Distance Learning
section of Quintessential Careers?
