You may have questions about how ready you are to complete your education courses online. Take the quiz below to see if online learning is for you:
- I have access to a computer with high speed internet connection. Yes or No
- I am comfortable installing and troubleshooting software on my computer. Yes or No
- I am proficient in using search engines and advanced search options. Yes or No
- I have 9-12 hours per week to dedicate to each of my courses. Yes or No
- I believe that online (class) discussions and interactions are as beneficial to my learning experience as in-person communication. Yes or No
- I am able to meet deadlines and manage my time. Yes or No
- I enjoy peer review, giving and receiving feedback from other students in my classes. Yes or No
- I am comfortable communicating primarily via email, discussion boards, and other forms of writing. Yes or No
If you responded "Yes" to all/most of these questions, then online learning might be right for you.
(This self assessment has been reprinted with permission from CUNY School of Professional Studies. http://sps.cuny.edu/online/onlinereadiness/).