Am I Ready?
Go the Distance to Learn without the Distance Part.
Am I ready for online courses?
Answer that question to determine if all other online answers will be correct.
In order to help you determine if you will be successful in an online environment, please consider the questions below prior to registering for online courses.
If you can answer "yes" to ALL of the following questions, online distance learning may be an attractive option for your educational needs. If you answer "no" to any of the questions, you will need to work on improving in this area prior to attempting online courses to avoid potential difficulties. Please contact the instructor of the course you are interested in if you have any areas of concern about your chances for success.
- Am I a highly motivated, self-disciplined individual able to work independently?
- Can I set a personal schedule and complete assigned work by the required dates?
- Can I effectively communicate questions or concerns to my instructor through email or by phone?
- Do I try to solve problems independently and not give up easily, even when confronted with obstacles?
- Am I already comfortable with using the Internet as a means of communication and research?
- Do I own or have access to a computer with Internet access and email?