Western Piedmont Community College  -   (828) 438-6000, TDD 438-6066
  1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655-4504

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Is Distance Learning Right for You?
 

Choose  an answer from either the left or right columns, then click on "Calculate Scores."

I have regular access to a computer that is connected to the Internet (preferably at home). I sometimes have access to a computer that is connected to the Internet (preferably at home)
I regularly have at least 6 hours per week to spend on this course. I sometimes have 6 hours per week to spend, but many times I do not.
I am a good reader and I enjoy learning by reading. I'm an "OK" reader, but I prefer to have an instructor present the materials.
I know how to open and send e-mail messages with attachments. I sometimes need help on how to open and send e-mail messages with attachments
I can copy and paste text from one document to another. I sometimes need help to copy and paste text from one document to another.
I know how to download and save a file on my computer. I sometimes need help to download and save a file on my computer.
I enjoy working independently and seldom need reassurance that I am doing this correctly. I can work independently in some situations, but I prefer having someone to check with regularly.
I have specific days/times available to work on my Internet course. I plan to schedule my Internet course work around my other activities.
I can budget my time well and prioritize activities efficiently. I work better when someone tells me what to do and gives me due dates
I realize that the class work of an Internet course is equal to or greater than that of a regular on campus course. I want to take this Internet course because there is probably less work to do than in a regular course.
I am willing to take responsibility for getting whatever help I may need with this course by contacting an instructor. I would not feel comfortable contacting an instructor for help.
I realize that my instructor may not be available when I want and that I may have to leave an E-Mail message. I prefer getting an immediate answer to a question rather than waiting.
I realize that course requirements and due dates are there for good reasons, and I feel I can structure my time effectively to meet them. I know course requirements and due dates are there for good reasons, but I feel that exceptions should be made if I get behind on my work.
I have met the recommended hardware and software requirements for this course. I have not met the recommended hardware and software requirements for this course.

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Western Piedmont Community College
An Equal Opportunity Institution
1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655-4504
(828) 438-6000,  TDD (828) 438-6066
Exit 103 off of I-40
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