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Am I Ready for Distance Education?

It takes a special kind of individual with a particular set of skills and tools to succeed with AU distance education. Answer the following survey questions and we'll provide a recommendation for you:

PERSONAL READINESS

1.) I can effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

2.) Being independent, I am quite comfortable performing new tasks by following detailed written instructions.

3.) I usually get things done ahead of time.

4.) I am more comfortable with frequent feedback when working on a task than I am working independently.

5.) Taking additional education at this time is being required of me. If I could, I would wait until later.

6.) I have trouble scheduling the time I need to get done what I need to get done.

7.) I enjoy writing and communicating through e-mail.

8.) I am pretty good at prioritizing things I must get done.

9.) I am frequently scurrying around at the last minute to do things.

10.) I have a clear and aggressive educational plan.

11.) Unexpected occurrences frequently disrupt my plans and delay attainment of major goals.

TECHNICAL READINESS

12.) I have ready and frequent access to a computer.

13.) I have Internet and World Wide Web access and use it frequently for getting information, fulfilling needs, and communicating.

14.) I know how to ship a file to someone else via the Internet.

15.) The modem on my computer is

16.) I have created a web page.

17) I have downloaded files or programs and installed them on my computer.

18) I have been able to solve most computer operation problems myself.

19.) I have installed plug-ins.

20) I would describe my keyboard skills in this way...

21.) I have MS Word® or Corel WordPerfect® on my computer.

22.) My computer is less than 2 years old.

23) I am willing to upgrade equipment or software if necessary.