College of Graduate Nursing: Distance Education
Self Assessment
 

 

Am I Ready for Distance Education?

The following informal assessment is provided to help you determine if computer-based distance education is a good choice for you. To complete the assessment, simply click the appropriate response to each statement. When you are finished, click the Submit button to see the results.
Part I: Professional Need and Personal Skills
1. I have a compelling need to obtain an advanced degree in my chosen profession. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
2. Convenience and flexibility are essential to me in the pursuit of my educational goals. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
3. I would be willing to dedicate the same amount of time and effort in completing a distance education course as I would to complete a classroom-based course. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
4. I have the necessary self discipline to learn without face-to-face interaction with my instructor and classmates. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
5. I have the necessary self-management skills to monitor my own progress and keep track of deadlines for submitting assignments. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
6. I have the necessary time-management skills to balance my distance education coursework with my personal and professional responsibilities. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
7. I am willing to take the time necessary to familiarize myself with distance education technologies and methodologies required for program completion. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
8. I would be comfortable approaching my instructor and classmates any time I have a question about course requirements or about using distance education technology. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
Part II: Technical Skills
9. I can get access to the necessary computer and communications technology to complete a Web-based distance education program. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
10. I would feel comfortable using the computer and the World Wide Web as learning tools. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
11. I would feel comfortable developing and maintaining “virtual” relationships with my instructor and classmates at a distance. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree
12. I would feel comfortable participating in or even leading group discussions using computer-based messaging techniques. Agree
 Not Sure
 Disagree