Online vs. Classroom Learning: Which is Best for You?

We've consulted online sources including universities, student groups, and the Princeton Review for the personality traits best suited for online learning. 

Take this quiz for help deciding whether you're better suited to learning on campus or online.

1.	Who is most responsible for what and how much you learn?
I am ultimately responsible for my own learning. The instructor and I share equal responsibility for what and how much I learn. The instructor is most responsible for what and how much I learn.
2.	Which statement best describes your computer skills?
I am comfortable with electronic mail, web browsing, and word processing, and file management. I have basic computer skills, I could figure it out with basic instructions. I am not sure if my skills are up to date, and computers can frustrate me.
3.	As a student; I:
Can do my assignments, stay focused, and finish coursework ahead of time without being reminded. Need help staying focused and usually complete my homework at the last minute. Need a lot of assistance staying focused and motivated to complete my coursework.
4.	How often do you submit your assignments on time?
I always complete assignments thoroughly and on time. I usually complete assignments on time. Rarely. I have a problem starting tasks and often do no complete them.
5.	Which statement best describes your problem-solving skills?
I enjoy solving problems on my own. I enjoy solving problems but sometimes need assistance. I find problem solving difficult and often need assistance.
6.	As a reader, I would classify myself as:
Very good. I usually understand the text without help. Good. I sometimes need help to understand the text. Average. I usually ask for help to understand the text.
7.	As a writer, I would classify myself as:
Very good. I enjoy writing and communicate very well in writing. Good. I sometimes feel it is hard for me to express myself well in writing. Average. I do not like writing and often feel it is hard for me to communicate in writing.
8.	Verbal interaction in the classroom is:
Not important to me. Somewhat important to me. Very important to me.
9.	Considering your academic, work, and personal schedule, the amount of time you have to devote to an online class is:
More than for a class on campus. The same as for a class on campus. Less than for a class on campus.
10.	My personal and professional schedule is:
Predictable: I can generally plan, well in advance, blocks of time to devote to my coursework. Generally predictable; but sometimes last-minute meetings or events come up that I cannot reschedule. Unpredictable; I am seldom sure when I'll have free time that I can set aside for my coursework.

 

 

Your Score	The Results
16-10	You are better suited to a traditional college experience.
23-16	You are likely to be successful either on campus or online.
30-23	An online degree is ideal for you.