Are Online Courses Right for You?

Online courses are a little different from traditional classroom courses.  As part of our commitment to ensure your online success, APSU has developed this questionnaire.  This is not a test, this is a tool to help you determine how online learning fits your circumstances, your learning style and your educational needs.  Just click the "Send E-mail" button at the bottom of the form if you would like to share your response.

1. Do you have access to a computer and phone line at home?
       Yes
        No

2.  How much time per week (per course) would you have to study your course materials.
     A.  Up to 5 hours
     B.  Up to 8 hours
     C.  More than 8 hours

3.  Are you a self-motivated, self-directed learner?
     Yes
     No

4.  Are you able to meet deadlines?
     Yes
     No

5.  Do email, computers or other new technologies intimidate you?
     Yes
     No

6.  Have you previously sent documents as email attachments?
     Yes
     No

7.  Have you previously chatted with discussion groups online?
     Yes
     No

8.  Do you learn best by talking and listening to presentations or by reading and writing?
     A.  Talking and listening
     B.  Reading and writing
     C.  Either

9.  Are class discussions comfortable to you?
   Yes
     No

10.  Do you have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) as well as the necessary hardware and software?
     Yes
     No

11.  Your primary reason for taking an online course is:
          Check all that apply
     A.  Conflict with personal (family, work, etc.)            schedule
     B.  The anytime, anyplace availability of the course
     C.  Interest in developing learning skills using technology

12.  Do you feel that high quality learning can take place without face to face interaction?
     Yes
     No

You don't have to be anonymous, if you would like more information about our online courses and programs please email Mandi Hull, or phone the distance learning office at: 931-221-1373.  If you wish. you may provide your name and email address below:

     
Name                                                                           email address

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.