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Online Advisory Report for:
Directions: Click on the green button which best reflects your thoughts about online learning.       1)  Face-to-face interaction with the instructor is: An important part of the learning process for me. Only somewhat important for me. Not necessary for my success.
2)  Participating in face-to-face classroom       discussions  and receiving feedback from       classmates is:   A central part of my learning style.   Only somewhat helpful to me.   Not so important to me.
3)  I consider myself to be:   Someone who usually completes assignments     on time or ahead of schedule.   Someone who needs to occasionally be reminded of     deadlines.   A procrastinator.
4)   In all classes, I consider my reading skills to be:   Excellent-I rarely need assistance with deriving      meaning from text.   Good-Occasionally I need help to understand      the text.   Fair-I frequently need help in understanding      what I have read.
5)  I rely on the instructor to remind me of      assignments and deadlines:  rarely  sometimes
6) The type of learning environment I learn best in is:    An independent study environment offering      self-taught learning.    A student-centered environment: I'm on my own,      but have help as needed.    A teacher-directed environment with all material       explained in detail.
7) To do my best, I like to work independently: Always—I enjoy figuring things out for myself! Sometimes, but I like to have help available when I need it. Not very often—I'd rather be in a structured classroom.
8) I expect that the amount of time it will take to     complete this course online will be: More time than a course taught on site. About the same amount of time as a course taught on site.
9) For me, reading text on a computer screen: Is more convenient than reading printed text. Is about the same as reading from a book. Is difficult, so I usually print the screen.
10) When assessing my own progress, I am:   Able to accurately judge my progress and keep       track of my grades.    Usually able to judge accurately and am able to      track my own grades.   Often confused and require frequent feedback.
11) When confronted with technology that is new to me     such as discussion boards, chat rooms, computers, the     internet, WebCT and student emails, I:  Jump in eagerly — I love to learn new things. If I don’t     understand, I ask questions and find the answer.   Tread cautiously — I am somewhat apprehensive, but will      explore a little.   Delay—I really don't like to explore new technologies      if I can help it.
12) Around computers, I am:   Confident. I can run applications, download and upload      files, install/configure software, and do minor troubleshooting   OK. I can use word processing software, and generally     manage files.   Uncomfortable. I have little experience using them.
13) I use e-mail:   Daily. I am able to send and read messages, attach      files and open attachments easily.   Periodically. I send and read messages, and paste      text from a word processing document into an e-mail      message.   Rarely.
14) My experience with the World-Wide Web is:   Extensive. I frequently research using online databases      and surf for fun. I'm very comfortable with it.   Moderate. I use search engines occasionally, but mostly     surf for fun.   Minimal. I've heard of the Web and can surf with assistance.
15) When asked to learn new software, I am:   Excited. I love to jump right in and learn new software.   A little nervous. I may need some help, but I think I can do it.   Overwhelmed. I prefer a lot of one-on-one assistance.
16) My access to an Internet-ready computer is:   Fine. I have access to a computer anytime I need it   Manageable. I know where I can go and the hours     of availability.   Limited. I don't know where to find one, or if I have one.
17) When researching, I:   Frequently research online and am confident of the     results I obtain.   Sometimes do research online, but double check it      at the library.   Avoid doing online research if I can help it.
18) If I run into computing difficulties or have problems      accessing the Internet, I:   Know how to get help from the correct support resources.   Have some knowledge about available technology resources.   Would not have a clue where to get assistance using      technology.