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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: 145 votes (17.39%)
Disagree: 506 votes (60.67%)
Not sure: 183 votes (21.94%)
Total Votes: 834
Learning online is lonely because there is no way to interact with my classmates or the instructor.
Agree: 353 votes (43.58%)
Disagree: 389 votes (48.02%)
Not sure: 68 votes (8.4%)
Total Votes: 810
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: 1361 votes (75.07%)
Disagree: 382 votes (21.07%)
Don't know: 70 votes (3.86%)
Total Votes: 1813
Communicating in an online class is challenging and I will be required to complete my assignments without any help.
Agree: 1078 votes (60.22%)
Disagree: 602 votes (33.63%)
Don't know: 110 votes (6.15%)
Total Votes: 1790
Learning online requires self-direction and good time management skills.
Agree: 1744 votes (97.76%)
Disagree: 22 votes (1.23%)
Don't Know: 18 votes (1.01%)
Total Votes: 1784
Shy students are more likely to contribute to discussions in an online class than an in-person class
Agree: 456 votes (57.87%)
Disagree: 209 votes (26.52%)
Not Sure: 123 votes (15.61%)
Total Votes: 788
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: 234 votes (12.77%)
Disagree: 1398 votes (76.27%)
Not sure: 201 votes (10.97%)
Total Votes: 1833
Using information I find on the web during an online exam is a legitimate way to demonstrate my understanding of the course content.
Agree: 60 votes (7.63%)
Disagree: 655 votes (83.33%)
Not Sure: 71 votes (9.03%)
Total Votes: 786
Working collaboratively with my peers to complete online coursework is only permissible with consent from the instructor.
Agree: 565 votes (67.83%)
Disagree: 129 votes (15.49%)
Not Sure: 139 votes (16.69%)
Total Votes: 833

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