Online College Education Network
(OCEN)

Online Education Questionnaire

Take the Online education questionnaire to determine if you are a good candidate for online college courses. Circle an answer for each question and find your score. Answer honestly to the questions below and you will have a better idea if online college courses are for you.

1. I would classify myself as someone who…
a. Is able to work independently
b. Needs the stimulation of class participation
c. Works better in a group

2. I am someone who…
a. Gets things done on time.
b. Needs reminding to get things done on time.
c. Puts things off until the last minute.

3. When it comes to directions for an assignment…
a. I usually figure what to do by simply reading and following directions.
b. I usually try to figure it out but need assistance.
c. I usually need to have the instructions explained to me.

4. I would classify my reading abilities as…
a. Good, I usually understand the text without help.
b. Average, I sometimes need assistance to understand the text.
c. Slower than average.

5. When it comes to asking questions…
a. I am comfortable approaching an instructor for assistance.
b. I am a little uncomfortable but understand that asking questions is part of understanding the course in order to do well.
c. I rarely ask for help even when I need it.

6. I have access to a computer at home or elsewhere.
a. Yes
b. Sometimes
c. Not presently

7. My typing skills are…
a. Very good
b. Average
c. Very bad, I don't enjoy typing

8. I would say my computer skills are…
a. Very good
b. Average, I can say I know my way around a computer.
c. I have little computer knowledge.

9. I consider myself to be…
a. Self-motivated and self-disciplined.
b. Can get motivated if I push myself.
c. Lack motivation and disciplined.

10. My personal or work schedule makes it hard for me to attend traditional college courses.
a. Yes
b. Sometimes
c. No

11. Do you have access to the Internet on your computer?
a. Yes
b. Sometimes, I share my computer with other family members.
c. No

Scoring
Give yourself 5 points for every answer in which you responded with an A.
Give yourself 3 points for every answer in which you responded with a B.
Give yourself 0 points for every answer in which you responded with a C.

If you scored 50 to 60 points you are ready to take online college courses. There is no doubt you will do well in a learner based environment. You work well independently and have the knowledge and resources to do well.

If you scored between 40 and 49 distance-learning courses may work for you, but you may need to make a few adjustments in your schedule and study habits to succeed.

Scoring under 40 might mean that distance learning may not currently be the best alternative for you.