(Questionaire created by Dr. Jenny Johnson of UMUC Adjunct Faculty)
Rate each of the following on the following scale:
4 = True
3 = Somewhat True
2 = Not Very True
1 - False
1) _____ I enjoy writing letters (this includes e-mail).
2) _____ I have the discipline to study and read without constant prodding
from my teachers.
3) _____ I enjoy working without supervision.
4) _____ My job often keeps me from attending class at fixed times,
but I have adequate time to study.
5) _____ My reading comprehension is good, and, with assistance from
a tutor, I can learn quite well from textbooks.
6) _____ If I am not sure about what to do, I will seek help.
7) _____ I can easily find one or two hours to study almost every day.
8) _____ I pay attention to detail.
9) _____ I like having instructions to guide me.
10) _____ I am a fairly fast reader.
Answer questions 11-13 with only 4=True or 1=False.
11) _____ I own and use technical reference books, or have a way to
look up unfamiliar technical terms.
12) _____ I like reading technical material and frequently surf the
Web for technical information.
13) _____ I use a Pentium-class PC and am completely comfortable with
PC software and Internet browsers.
SELF-EVALUATION KEY
35 or above = You seem well suited to distance learning.
25-34 = You can probably do well with the distance learning approach,
but
you should carefully consider your other commitments.
24 and below = It strongly recommended that you discuss distance learning
with
your UMUC advisor or your instructor for this course.