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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: 146 votes (17.42%)
Disagree: 509 votes (60.74%)
Not sure: 183 votes (21.84%)
Total Votes: 838
Learning online is lonely because there is no way to interact with my classmates or the instructor.
Agree: 355 votes (43.61%)
Disagree: 390 votes (47.91%)
Not sure: 69 votes (8.48%)
Total Votes: 814
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: 1364 votes (75.07%)
Disagree: 383 votes (21.08%)
Don't know: 70 votes (3.85%)
Total Votes: 1817
Communicating in an online class is challenging and I will be required to complete my assignments without any help.
Agree: 1080 votes (60.2%)
Disagree: 604 votes (33.67%)
Don't know: 110 votes (6.13%)
Total Votes: 1794
Learning online requires self-direction and good time management skills.
Agree: 1747 votes (97.71%)
Disagree: 23 votes (1.29%)
Don't Know: 18 votes (1.01%)
Total Votes: 1788
Shy students are more likely to contribute to discussions in an online class than an in-person class
Agree: 459 votes (57.95%)
Disagree: 209 votes (26.39%)
Not Sure: 124 votes (15.66%)
Total Votes: 792
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: 236 votes (12.84%)
Disagree: 1401 votes (76.22%)
Not sure: 201 votes (10.94%)
Total Votes: 1838
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 (7.59%)
Disagree: 658 votes (83.29%)
Not Sure: 72 votes (9.11%)
Total Votes: 790
Working collaboratively with my peers to complete online coursework is only permissible with consent from the instructor.
Agree: 568 votes (67.86%)
Disagree: 129 votes (15.41%)
Not Sure: 140 votes (16.73%)
Total Votes: 837

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