This survey has been adapted from the Readiness Index for Learning Online created by the Indiana University School of Nursing.

 

R110 ONLINE READINESS SURVEY

Choose the answers that best describe you. Answer ALL of the questions and submit the survey for scoring. Wait for your score and the explanation of how to interpret it.

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Part I - Is Your Learning Style Compatible With R110 Online?
 
1. Face-to-face interaction with the instructor is:
  An important part of the learning process for me.
  Somewhat important to me.
  Not necessary for my success.
 
2. Participating in face-to-face classroom discussion is:
  A central part of my learning style.
  Somewhat important to me.
  Not so important to me.
 
3. I consider my reading skills to be:
  Excellent--I rarely need assistance with deriving meaning from text.
  Good--Occasionally I need help to understand the text.
  Fair--I frequently need help to understand the text.
 
4. Do you like to work independently?
  Sometimes, but I like to have help available when I need it.
  Yes, I enjoy figuring things out for myself.
  No, I prefer a structured classroom to do my best.
 
5. In what type of classroom setting do you learn best?
  Independent study--self-taught learning.
  Student centered learning--work on my own, but ask questions as needed.
  Teacher directed environment--all details explained.
 
6. Face-to-face interaction and feedback from other classmates is:
  Important to me.
  Somewhat important to me.
  Not so important for me.
 
7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on my online course is:
  More than for a campus course.
  The same as for a class on campus.
  Less than for a class on campus.
 
8. What is your expectation about the amount of time it will take to complete this course online?
  An online course takes the same amount of time as a course taught on site.
  An online course takes less time than a course taught on site.
  An online course takes more time than a course taught on site.
 
9. How would you describe your ability to assess your own progress?
  Excellent--I am able to accurately judge my progress in a course and keep track of my grades.
  Good. I am usually able to to recognize my strengths and weaknesses, and I am generally proactive about keeping track of my grades.
  I am often confused about my progress in my classes. I require frequent feedback from my instructor.
 
10. Although many courses are delivered solely online,  R110 Online requires that you come to campus three Saturdays (check Insite for dates).
  I can attend all three dates.
  I can attend some of the dates.
  I am unable to attend any of the dates.
   
Part II - Assess Your Technology Readiness
   
1. How would you describe your experience with E-mail? 
  Extensive--I use E-mail daily and I am able to attach and open files.
  Moderate--I have used E-mail periodically. I can paste text from a word processing document into an email message.
  Minimal--I rarely use E-mail.
 
2. What is your comfort level with computers? 
  Expert--I can run applications, install software, download and upload files, and do minor troubleshooting when needed.
  Intermediate--I can use word processing software, and sometimes need assistance with applications, software and file management.
  Beginner--I am uncomfortable with computers and have little experience using them.
 
3. Which answer best represents your computer access at the present time? 
  I will need to use a computer at a facility away from my primary place of residence, but I do not know where one is located or what hours they are open.
  I will need to use a computer at a facility away from my primary place of residence, but I know where at least two computers are located for my use and their hours of operation.
  I have an Internet-ready computer available to me either where I Iive or work, any time I need it.
 
4. How would you describe your feelings when asked to learn a new software package?
  Scared!--I prefer a lot of one-on-one assistance to learn new applications or technologies.
  Nervous--I may need a little help, but I think I can learn.
  Excited--I love to learn new things.
 
5. When confronted with a technology that is new to me,
  I jump in eagerly.
  I tread cautiously--I am somewhat apprehensive but try anyway.
  I pull back--I try to delay using new technologies if I can help it.
 
6. WordPerfect and Microsoft Word are examples of: 
  Search engines
  Word processing software
  Web browsers
 
7. Netscape and Internet Explorer are examples of: 
  Search engines
  Word processing software
  Web browsers
 
8. My experience with the World Wide Web is: 
  Extensive--I use the web daily to do research and surf for fun. I feel very comfortable with it.
  Moderate--I have used web search engines periodically, but I have mostly used it for fun.
  Minimal--I rarely use the web. I can search for information with assistance.
 
9. HotBot, Infoseek, and Yahoo! are examples of:
  Search engines
  Word processing software
  Web browsers
 
10. When online research is appropriate,
  I avoid researching online if I can help it.
  I sometimes research online.
  I feel comfortable conducting research online.
 
11. If I experience difficulty gaining access to IUPUI computer resources:
  I am familiar with IUPUI support resources and feel confident that I could get help.
  I am somewhat familiar with IUPUI support resources, but may need help locating them.
  I am not familiar with IUPUI support resources, and not sure how I would obtain help.