Online Learning Readiness

Survey
Before enrolling in an online course, you should first assess your readiness for online learning. Your
answers to the following questions will help determine what you need to do to succeed in the online
learning enviorment. Post-survey feedback will also provide you with information on what you can
expect from an online course.

Instructions: You will need approximately 5 minutes to complete this 24 question survey. Choose
the most accurate response to each statement. When you have completed the survey, click the "Am
I Ready?" button at the bottom to receive your personalized feedback.

Not
EXPECTATIONS Agree Disagree
Sure

1. I understand that learning is my responsibility.  Not

 Agree  Disagree
Sure

2. I understand that an online class is not easier  Not

than a traditional class.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

3. I understand that I cannot complete an online  Not

course with a smartphone.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

4. I am willing to send e-mails to or have online

discussions with people I may never meet in  Not
 Agree  Disagree
person. Sure

SELF-DIRECTION

5. I am good at setting goals and deadlines for  Not

myself.  Agree  Disagree
Sure
6. I am self-motivated.  Not
 Agree  Disagree
Sure

7. I can work on projects through completion.  Not

 Agree  Disagree
Sure

8. I can keep myself on track and meet deadlines.  Not

 Agree  Disagree
Sure

LEARNING PREFERENCES

9. I enjoy reading and can retain information  Not

studying in this manner.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

10. I can learn from auditory content, such as  Not

lectures, recordings, or podcasts.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

11. I am comfortable communicating through  Not

writing.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

12. I can learn on my own but can benefit from  Not

working in a group as well.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

SELF-STUDY HABITS

13. I have a dedicated study space where I can

read and work on assignments without  Not
 Agree  Disagree
distraction. Sure

14. I can spend 8.5+ hours a week for a 3 credit  Not

course.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

15. I can organize my coursework in a computer  Not

folder for easy reference.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

16. I can dedicate a specific time of day or night to  Not

work on my studies.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

17. I am fairly good at using a computer and  Not

sending email.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

18. I am comfortable using web browsers and  Agree  Not  Disagree

navigating the Internet.
 Sure

19. I can download files and add attachments.  Not

 Agree  Disagree
Sure

20. I can use word processing software.  Not

 Agree  Disagree
Sure

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

21. I have a computer that runs reliably on  Not

Windows or Mac OS.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

22. I have Internet access with a fairly fast, reliable  Not

connection.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

23. I have a printer.  Not

 Agree  Disagree
Sure

24. I have headphones or speakers and a  Not

microphone if a class has a videoconference.  Agree  Disagree
Sure

After you answer all of the above questions, click the "Am I Ready?" button. Your results will
display below.

The results of your survey will display here.

Online Readiness Questionnaire by Penn State University is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share
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Original Work by Vicki Williams of Penn State University, modified by Adam G. Pilipshen