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To take the survey, simply answer "Yes" or "No" to each of the statements listed below. Be as honest with yourself as you can, and decide for yourself if online education is for you.

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Technology Experience

	1.	I feel confident using the keyboard and the mouse.
Yes No
	2.	I feel confident working with files, such as creating, saving and printing documents.
Yes No
	3.	I feel confident about logging on to an Internet service provider and navigating to different web sites.
Yes No
	4.	I feel confident about using most of the tools in the web browser, such as navigating to the next or previous web page, printing a web page, or bookmarking web pages.
Yes No
	5.	I feel confident about my Internet skills, such as using a search engine, identifying and downloading appropriate files, and installing new browser software.
Yes No
	6.	I feel confident about resolving most common error messages while surfing the Internet, such as "connection timed out" and "page not found."
Yes No
	7.	I feel confident about my electronic e-mail skills, such as logging in and out of the account, sending and receiving mail, and attaching and downloading files.
Yes No
	8.	I feel confident about basic troubleshooting, such as rebooting the computer in case of a crash and resolving printer errors.
Yes No

 

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Access to Tools

	9.	I have consistent and convenient access to a computer with a Pentium chip or higher, such as a PC running Windows 2000 or XP, an iMac or PowerMac running OS 9 or higher.
Yes No
	10.	I have a reliable Internet connection.
Yes No
	11.	My computer is equipped with a sound card with headphones or speakers and microphone.
Yes No
	12.	My computer is capable of at least 800 x 600 resolution.
Yes No
	13.	I have a working printer attached to my computer.
Yes No
	14.	My computer has a working DVD drive.
Yes No
	15.	My computer has a working CD-ROM drive.
Yes No
	16.	My Internet connection speed is at least 56K or higher. DSL or Cable recommended.
Yes No
	17.	I have one of the following Web browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, AOL 7.0 or higher (PC) or AOL OS X, or Netscape 7.0.
Yes No
	18.	I have virus protection software such as McAfee or Norton on my computer.
Yes No
	19.	I have Adobe Acrobat Reader on my computer.
Yes No
	20.	I have the Flash player installed on my computer which allows me to view animations.
Yes No
	21.	I have these installed on my computer: QuickTime player, RealPlayer, or Media Player.
Yes No

 

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Study Habits & Lifestyle

	22.	I am able to read and understand college-level reading materials.
Yes No
	23.	I am confident in my ability to express my thoughts and ideas in writing.
Yes No
	24.	I am able to refrain from distractions and stay on task while working or studying.
Yes No
	25.	I am willing to interact regularly with my instructor and classmates.
Yes No
	26.	I plan effectively for projects or activities.
Yes No
	27.	I am able to manage time appropriately.
Yes No
	28.	I usually complete things without prompting from others.
Yes No
	29.	I am able to control my desire to postpone important tasks.
Yes No
	30.	I have 10-20 hours per week for studying.
Yes No
	31.	I have a quiet and personal space for studying that is free from distractions such as television.
Yes No
	32.	My friends and family are supportive of my decision to take an online course.
Yes No

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