Online Readiness Self Assessment • Worsham College of Mortuary Science : Worsham College of Mortuary Science

I am considering taking an online course because:*
- I've taken an online class before and enjoyed the experience.
- I'm curious about online classes and have room in my schedule.
- My schedule is far too busy to take on campus classes
When it comes to learning:*
- I welcome opportunities to learn new things and master new technologies.
- I get nervous around new technologies, but I like to learn.
- I get very nervous around technology and would rather not try it.
The amount of uninterrupted time I have to devote to online classes is:*
- 18 hours or more per week, anytime during the day or night.
- 12-18 hours per week, mainly at night.
- less than 12 hours per week.
My technology access is best described as:*
- I have a computer at home with Internet access and I have my own email account.
- I have regular access to a computer with Internet access and I have my own email account.
- I don't have a computer or an email address.
My technology skills are:*
- Very good. I can use email, Web browsers, word-processing software, and can download files and create attachments. I like trying to solve technology problems on my own and don't get frustrated easily.
- Average. I can use email, Web browsers and word-processing software. I don't feel comfortable solving technology problems on my own.
- Below average. I have used email, Web browsers and word-processing software, but I get frustrated when things don't work the way they should.
When it comes to procrastination:*
- I rarely procrastinate.
- I sometimes procrastinate, but I always get my work in on time.
- I always procrastinate - I like to work under pressure.
Face-to-face communication is:*
- Not essential to me. I understand that quality learning can take place without face-to-face interaction.
- Important to me and I wonder about my ability to learn without being able to see the instructor or other students.
- Essential and I can't learn unless I can interact in person with the instructor and other students.
When I need help in class:*
- I feel comfortable asking questions and asking for help when I need it.
- I hesitate to ask questions of the instructor, but I will ask for help if I need it.
- I don't like to ask questions or ask for help.
My reading and writing abilities are:*
- Above average. I enjoy reading and writing and have confidence in my abilities.
- OK. I read well but I'm not comfortable expressing myself in writing.
- Below average. I don't like reading and look for classes without a lot of writing assignments.
My critical thinking skills are:*
- Very good. I can analyze class materials and formulate opinions on what I've learned.
- Fair. I can sometimes analyze class materials and form opinions but it is a struggle for me.
- Poor. Analyzing material is not something I do well.
Class discussions are:*
- Important to me and useful in helping me learn the information presented in class. I almost always participate in class discussions.
- Somewhat important to my learning. I sometimes participate in class discussions.
- Not very useful to me. I don't usually participate in class discussions.
I would describe my personal style as:*
- Self-motivated, self-disciplined and organized.
- Motivated, but I need help remembering assignments and due dates.
- Pretty disorganized - I need someone to motivate me and help me stay on top of my coursework.

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