Online Readiness Tool
Welcome
Online learning offers many advantages but you need to weigh all the possibilities to make sure they are the best solution for you. You must assess your technology experience and study habits as well as make sure your computer / device meets the system requirements. We have created this Online Readiness Tool (online survey) to help rate yourself in each of the topic areas allowing you to make the right decision about enrolling in an online / hybrid / blended course.
Technology ExperienceHow confident do you feel about using computer and its related devices?
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Confident
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Somewhat Confident
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Not Confident
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How confident do you feel about working with operating systems, office suites and multimedia software?
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Confident
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Somewhat Confident
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Not Confident
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How confident do you feel about using the Internet (email, login to portals, academic research sites, search engines, etc.)?
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Confident
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Somewhat Confident
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Not Confident
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How confident do you feel about using Web browsers?
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Confident
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Somewhat Confident
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Not Confident
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How confident do you feel about your email skills such as attaching and downloading files?
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Confident
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Somewhat Confident
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Not Confident
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How confident do you feel about your basic computer /device maintenance skills (software upgrades and maintenance)?
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Confident
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Somewhat Confident
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Not Confident
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How confident do you feel about your basic troubleshooting skills for your devices (crash, virus, etc.)?
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Confident
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Somewhat Confident
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Not Confident
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Have you taken a computer / IT course?
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Yes
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No
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Study HabitsAre you able to manage your time appropriately?
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Yes
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No
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Do you typically complete things on time without prompting from others?
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Yes
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No
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Do you have a compelling reason for taking an online course?
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Yes
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No
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Do you have a quiet and personal space for studying that is free from distractions?
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Yes
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No
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How comfortable are you working at the computer for several hours a day?
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Comfortable
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Uncomfortable
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Are you able to set aside at least the same amount of hours that you would in a regular classroom course?
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Yes
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No
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System Requirements Do you have reliable and convenient access to the Internet?
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Yes
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No
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Does your computer / device have audio (mic / headphones) and video (camera) capabilities?
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Yes
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No
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Does your computer have a DVD drive / USB interface?
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Yes
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No
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Do you have one of these current Java-enabled web browsers: Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera or Chrome?
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Yes
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No
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Do you have the Multimedia software plug-ins (Flash Player and Quicktime,) installed on your computer / device?
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Yes
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No
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Do you have an Office suite installed on your computer?
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Yes
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No
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Do you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer?
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Yes
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No
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Do you have virus protection software on your computer?
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Yes
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No
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