Self Assessment

Is eLearning right for you? Will you be satisfied with the eLearning environment? Do you have the necessary skills to be successful in eLearning courses? Take our self-assessment and find out.

Directions

Answer each of the questions below by selecting a number from the corresponding drop down list. When you are finished, click the "Calculate your Score" button.

Personal Lifestyle: 1 = not at all - 5 = definitely

1 2 3 4 5 I am able to devote 7-10 hours per week, per course, to eLearning.
1 2 3 4 5 My personal and professional schedules are predictable enough to plan ahead for study and coursework.
1 2 3 4 5 I have the time management skills to balance schoolwork and my career.
1 2 3 4 5 I am comfortable learning on my own without face-to-face interaction.

Student Skills: 1 = not at all - 5 = definitely

1 2 3 4 5 I have good study strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 I am usually accurate in assessing my own learning needs; I know if I understand new material.
1 2 3 4 5 I am an organized, motivated, and self-disciplined learner.
1 2 3 4 5 I am willing to take responsibility for getting whatever help I need for my courses by asking questions of other students and the instructor.
1 2 3 4 5 I have strong English language reading and writing skills.

Technology Skills: 1 = not at all - 5 = definitely

1 2 3 4 5 I have access to the necessary technology to participate in an eLearning course: a computer with Internet access for online classes, etc.
1 2 3 4 5 I am comfortable expressing my ideas, comments and questions in writing and have successfully done so using email and chat rooms.
1 2 3 4 5 I am comfortable with finding/downloading software from the Internet and installing it.
1 2 3 4 5 I look forward to learning and trying new computer technologies or I will even try if I am a bit apprehensive

eLearning Self-Evaluation is provided courtesy of New Mexico State University.