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Online Learning Readiness Tutorial: What You Might Already Know

Assess Your Understanding

There are many misconceptions about learning online or how effective it is. This poll will help you determine what your opinions are. If you are unsure about any of these statements or about online learning in general, please be sure to complete the rest of the tutorial. It will reveal the answers to these and other questions you may have.

Take the Poll

Online classes are easier than in-person classes.
Agree: 129 votes (16.52%)
Disagree: 479 votes (61.33%)
Not sure: 173 votes (22.15%)
Total Votes: 781
Learning online is lonely because there is no way to interact with my classmates or the instructor.
Agree: 335 votes (44.14%)
Disagree: 362 votes (47.69%)
Not sure: 62 votes (8.17%)
Total Votes: 759
I can work at my own pace in an online class and take as little or as much time as I need to complete the assignments.
Agree: 1330 votes (75.31%)
Disagree: 368 votes (20.84%)
Don't know: 68 votes (3.85%)
Total Votes: 1766
Communicating in an online class is challenging and I will be required to complete my assignments without any help.
Agree: 1061 votes (60.87%)
Disagree: 574 votes (32.93%)
Don't know: 108 votes (6.2%)
Total Votes: 1743
Learning online requires self-direction and good time management skills.
Agree: 1698 votes (97.7%)
Disagree: 22 votes (1.27%)
Don't Know: 18 votes (1.04%)
Total Votes: 1738
Shy students are more likely to contribute to discussions in an online class than an in-person class
Agree: 420 votes (56.6%)
Disagree: 203 votes (27.36%)
Not Sure: 119 votes (16.04%)
Total Votes: 742
The best thing about online learning is having access to online information that is free to use and does not require a citation or reference.
Agree: 226 votes (12.66%)
Disagree: 1365 votes (76.47%)
Not sure: 194 votes (10.87%)
Total Votes: 1785
Using information I find on the web during an online exam is a legitimate way to demonstrate my understanding of the course content.
Agree: 57 votes (7.7%)
Disagree: 614 votes (82.97%)
Not Sure: 69 votes (9.32%)
Total Votes: 740
Working collaboratively with my peers to complete online coursework is only permissible with consent from the instructor.
Agree: 526 votes (67.01%)
Disagree: 123 votes (15.67%)
Not Sure: 136 votes (17.32%)
Total Votes: 785

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