1. Do you currently have your own personal computer that you will use to take online courses?

1. yes

2. no, but i will be purchasing a personal computer

3. no, i will be using a friend's/family computer

4. no, i will be using a public computer (e.g. local library)

5. no, i wil be using a residential campus computer

6. no, i will be using other means to take online courses

2.  Estimate how many years old the computer is that you will be using for online courses.

1. 1-2

2. 3-5

3. 6-8

4. 9-10

3.  What type of operating sytem does the computer you'll be using have?

1. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000

2. Windows 98

3. Macintosh (any version)

4. Linux/Unix (any version)

4.  What internet connection will you be using?

1. Dial-up/Modem

2. Cable/DSL

3. Satellite

4. No connection/don't know

5.  Which of the following do you currently have installed on the computer you will use to take online courses?

1. Word Processing Software such as MS Word

2. Spreadsheet Software such as MS Excel

3. Presentation Software such as MS PowerPoint

4. Database Software such as MS Access

5. Publishing Software such as MS Publisher

6. PDF viewer such as Adobe

7. Video player such as QuickTime or Windows Media Player

6.  Of the selection below, which best describes why you want to take your courses/program online?

1. online courses are easier than traditional/residential courses

2. no particular reason other than I am curious about online courses and want to try them

3. the added flexibility it provides makes my schedule more manageable

4. given my personal/work obligations, online courses are the only way I can further my education

7.  Based on what you know about how online courses work and what they require, to what degree are you concerned about your ability to be a successful online student?

1. I am very concerned

2. I am somewhat concerned

3. not sure

4. I am fairly confident

5. I am not concerned at all and I am eager to get started

8.  Do you have a dedicated place with a computer and internet access at which you can work on school activities?

1. No, I do not know where I will work on my online courses

2. I may be able to find a specific place to work on my online courses

3. Not sure

4. I have a few ideas for where I could work on my online classes

5. I already have a specific place identified for working on my online classes

9.  To what degree are you concerned about not having enough time for online courses?

1. I am very interested about not having enough time for online course work

2. I am somewhat concered about not having enough time for online course work

3. Not sure

4. I think I will have enough time for online courses

5. I am confident that I will have plenty of time for online course work

10.  How many hours per week can you commit to your online course work?

1. 0-4

2. 5-8

3. 9-12

4. 13-18

5. 17+

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