How well would distance learning courses fit your circumstances and lifestyle? Pick one answer for each question and score as directed.

My need to take this course now is:

1. High - I need it immediately for degree, job, or other important reason.
2. Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
3. Low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed.

Feeling that I am part of a class is:

1. Not particularly necessary to me.
2. Somewhat important to me.
3. Very important to me.

I would classify myself as someone who:

1. Often gets things done ahead of time.
2. Needs reminding to get things done on time.
3. Put things off until the last minute.

Classroom discussion is:

1. Rarely helpful to me.
2. Sometimes helpful to me.
3. Almost always helpful to me.

When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:

1. Figuring out the instructions myself.
2. Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
3. Having the instructions explained to me.

I need faculty comments on my assignments:

1. Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did.
2. Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
3. Right away, or I get very frustrated.

Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on distance learning courses is:

1. More than enough for a campus class or distance learning course.
2. The same as for a class on campus.
3. Less than for a class on campus.

When I am asked to use VCRs, computers, voice mail or other technologies new to me:

1. I look forward to learning new skills.
2. I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway.
3. I put it off and try to avoid it.

As a reader, I would classify myself as:

1. Good - I usually understand the text without help.
2. Average - I sometimes need help to understand the text.
3. Slower than average.

If I have to go to the campus to take exams or complete work:

1. I can go to campus anytime.
2. I may miss some lab assignments or exam deadlines if campus labs are not open evenings and weekends.
3. I will have difficulty going to the campus, even in the evenings and on weekends.

Add 3 points for each "A" that you indicated, 2 for each "B," and 1 for each "C." If you scored 20 or more, a distance learning course is a real possibility for you. If you scored between 11 and 20, distance learning courses may work, but you may need to make a few adjustments in your schedule and study habits to succeed. If you scored 10 or less, distance learning may not be the best alternative for you now; talk to a counselor.