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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: 147 votes (17.46%)
Disagree: 511 votes (60.69%)
Not sure: 184 votes (21.85%)
Total Votes: 842
Learning online is lonely because there is no way to interact with my classmates or the instructor.
Agree: 357 votes (43.7%)
Disagree: 391 votes (47.86%)
Not sure: 69 votes (8.45%)
Total Votes: 817
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: 1367 votes (75.07%)
Disagree: 384 votes (21.09%)
Don't know: 70 votes (3.84%)
Total Votes: 1821
Communicating in an online class is challenging and I will be required to complete my assignments without any help.
Agree: 1083 votes (60.23%)
Disagree: 605 votes (33.65%)
Don't know: 110 votes (6.12%)
Total Votes: 1798
Learning online requires self-direction and good time management skills.
Agree: 1751 votes (97.71%)
Disagree: 23 votes (1.28%)
Don't Know: 18 votes (1%)
Total Votes: 1792
Shy students are more likely to contribute to discussions in an online class than an in-person class
Agree: 462 votes (58.04%)
Disagree: 209 votes (26.26%)
Not Sure: 125 votes (15.7%)
Total Votes: 796
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: 237 votes (12.86%)
Disagree: 1404 votes (76.18%)
Not sure: 202 votes (10.96%)
Total Votes: 1843
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 (7.56%)
Disagree: 662 votes (83.38%)
Not Sure: 72 votes (9.07%)
Total Votes: 794
Working collaboratively with my peers to complete online coursework is only permissible with consent from the instructor.
Agree: 570 votes (67.62%)
Disagree: 130 votes (15.42%)
Not Sure: 143 votes (16.96%)
Total Votes: 843

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