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

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