1 My need to take this course now is: High - I need it immediately for a degree, job or other specific goal Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course Low - It's a personal interest that could be postponed 2 Feeling that I am a part of a class is: Not particularly necessary to me Somewhat important to me Very important to me 3 I would classify myself as someone who: Often gets things done ahead of time Needs some reminding to get things done on time Puts things off until the last minute 4 Classroom discussions are: Rarely helpful to me Sometimes helpful to me Almost always helpful to me 5 When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer: Figuring out the instructions myself Trying to follow the instructions on my own, then asking for help as needed Having the instructions explained to me 6 I need instructors to comment on my assignments: Within a few weeks so I can review what I did Within a few days, or I forget what I did Right away, or I get very frustrated 7 Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a distance learning course is: More than enough time for a campus class or a distance learning course The same as for a class on campus Less than for a class on campus 8 When I am asked to use new technology or computer software that's new to me: I look forward to learning new skills I feel apprehensive, but try anyway I put it off or try to avoid it 9 As a reader: I usually understand the text without help I sometimes need help to understand the text I almost always need help understanding a college text 10 If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work: I can get to campus almost anytime I may miss some lab assignments or labs if campus facilities are not open evenings or weekends I will have difficulty getting to campus, even in the evenings and on weekends 
