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Distance Learning Self-Assessment Quiz

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

Thinking about taking a distance-learning course? How good a candidate are you for succeeding in distance-delivered courses? This 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.

  1. I am a self-starter with the self-discipline to set a schedule and stick with it. I have good time-management skills.

    2.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  2. The part of education I enjoy the most is the discovery of new information and ideas.

    3.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  3. I feel comfortable reading/viewing material from various sources (textbooks, articles, Websites) and integrating it on my own.

    4.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  4. I am comfortable working independently and do not feel the need for constant attention and direction from the instructor.

    5.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  5. I have been a good student in the past - or consider myself a good student now.

    6.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  6. Classroom discussion can often be helpful, but too often it is off-topic or distracting.

    7.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  7. I feel competent in assessing my own progress, knowing what assignments are due, and performing well - even without frequent feedback from the instructor.

    8.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  8. Prioritizing tasks -- and then accomplishing them before their deadlines -- is one of my strong points. I am not a procrastinator.

    9.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  9. I have a fairly predictable schedule of personal and professional activities -- with time easily set aside for coursework.

    10.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  10. 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.

    11.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  11. I feel very sure of expressing myself in writing. I have reasonably strong writing skills.

    12.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  12. 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.

    13.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  13. 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.

    14.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  14. I am very at ease working on computers acquiring information through the Internet and learning new software, technologies, and techniques.

    15.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

  15. I have a specific - and quiet - area (of my house or apartment) where I can get online, study, and complete my course assignments.

    16.  ___agree
     ___disagree
     ___neutral

    What's your distance learning score? Go to our Distance Learning Self-Assessment Quiz Scoring Guide.

    Sources from Quintcareers.com


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