Reading level: Do you enjoy reading? Or is it a real chore to read?

  I can't stand to read.
  Reading is a chore, but I can be forced to do it.
  I will read when a teacher directs me to do so.
  I enjoy reading, and read things for pleasure.
  I love to read, and I can't go a single day without reading.

Basic Computer Skills: Can you attach docs, email, and word process?

  I have no computer skills, and I don't really like computers.
  I can do a few things on the computer, but I'm not very confident about it.
  I'm okay on the computer.
  I'm pretty good and the computer and need no help.
  I love everything about a computer and create my own documents and presentations all the time.

Frustration Level: Do you get easily frustrated or do you keep your cool? Can you repeat a task until you get it right? Or do you give up after 3 clicks of the mouse?

  I get easily frustrated and it's a real problem.
  I often get frustrated.
  I occasionally get frustrated, and I know it affects my performance.
  I seldom get frustrated. It's not a problem.
  I hardly ever get frustrated, and enjoy working through problems

Online Focus: Can stay focused while you are on the Internet, and not browse away to Youtube, Facebook, and other fun site?

  I have a real difficult time focusing on my work. This has caused many problems for me in the past with school.
  I can stay focused for a short time before I surf away to another site.
  I can stay focused for about 30 minutes before I have the desire to do something else or browse to another site.
  I have good focus and can complete my assignments without difficulty.
  I have great focus and never have a problem with this.

Willing to Share Thoughts and Ideas: Are you open-minded about sharing your thoughts and idea about an assignment in an online forum? Other students will comment on your ideas and you will comment on theirs.

  I'm not willing to share my thoughts at all.
  I may do this occasionally, but I won't like it.
  I will do this as long as I'm reminded.
  I have no problems with this. It should be fun.
  I love to share my thoughts and ideas about any topic!

Communicate through Writing: Do you have strong written communication skills? Do will need to email and message your online instructor often, and the better you can communicate the more successful you will be.

  Poor written communication skills. This is my worst subject in school.
  I don't do this well at all, but I can make my point sometimes.
  I'm average at this. I might have to send several emails to make my point.
  I have good communication skills. This shouldn't be a problem for me.
  I have great communication skills.

Self-motivated and Self-disciplined: Can you meet deadlines on your own? In an online course, you won't have a teacher standing over you, urging you on every moment.

  I'm not disciplined at all. This is one of my weaknesses in school. I've failed a class before because of this.
  I'm not very disciplined. I usually pass a class, but I'm often late with work.
  I only occasionally miss assignments or don't do my work.
  I have good motivation and discipline. I rarely miss an assignment.
  I have great motivation and discipline! This is one of the reasons why I'm a great student.

Ability to "Speak Up": If you have a problem, do you have the ability to speak up and make sure your teacher and advisor are aware?

  I'm usually very quiet, and I usually let problems get bigger and worse.
  I may say something about my problem, but I don't express it very well, and it still turns into a bigger problem than it should have been.
  I will speak up, but I usually wish I did it sooner.
  I'm pretty good at this!
  I'm great at this! I'm always concered about my great, and I will alert my teacher and advisor right away when there's a problem.

Time Commitment: Will you be able to meet the minimum time commitments of 90 minutes a day for block courses / 50 minutes a day for yearlong courses / 4 hours a day for summer school courses?

  I'm very busy with other things, and this will be very difficult for me.
  I'm very busy, but will try to make time.
  I have time, and I hope this won't be a problem. OR I'm working from a lab so I know this won't be a problem.
  I have time, and I hope to get a good grade.
  I definitely have time, and I always take care of my school work first.

Computer & Internet Access: Even if you are taking your online class at school, you will still do better if you have a computer at home. Of course, if you are taking your course off campus, you must have your own computer!

  I will have very limited computer & Internet access.
  I will not have access to a computer or the Internet all the time.
  I will normally have access to a computer and the net.
  I have very good access to a compute rand the net.
  I'm very wired with a computer and smartphone. I'm always online!

Thinking Before Responding: Do you rush through your work? Or do you take time to consider your thoughts and answers before you respond? In an online course, once you hit that "submit" button, your answers will immediately be sent to the instructor.

  I submit work in a hurry and never check my answers.
  I submit quickly but at least I can get my work done.
  I quickly check my answers before turning in an assignment.
  I'm good about checking my answers. I don't want to miss any answers!
  I'm very thoughtful in my responses. This is important to me. I always want to do my best

Waiting for Feedback: In an online course, your instructor will not be there instantly or all the time. Are you able to wait 24 hours for feedback or do you need immediate responses to things?

  I must have immediate feedback. I can't continue with work unless I have some there to answer my questions.
  I need feedback, and I might not move forward if I don't get it.
  I used to feedback, but I think I can continue my work without it.
  This shouldn't be a problem!
  I'm very confident about my work, and this will not be a problem.

Online Confidence: Do you feel that high-quality learning can take place without going to a traditional classroom? Or do you think an online course is just a quick way to get an easy "A" or a a passing grade?

  I think this will be quick and easy.
  I hope this will be easier than the traditional classroom.
  This is all new to me, so I'm not sure.
  I've already learned stuff online. Some of it for school, and some of it on my own.
  Yes, I understand that online learning is part of my future, and I greatly look forward to it

Participation: You can't sit in the back row of an online course. You will have the opportunity to ask and answer questions every day. Are you prepared to participate?

  I do not like to participate in educational things. This has been one of my weaknesses in school.
  I do not participate often. Only when I'm called on, and I don't like it then.
  I will participate enough to pass.
  I like to participate. It makes school fun.
  I love to participate. I love to lead the discussion, and I love keeping it going.

Serious about the Course: Do you understand that this course is just as important as any of your traditional classroom courses? You will receive a final grade that will go on your report card.

  This course is not as important to me as classes at school. And those classes are not too important either.
  I'm not too concerned. I'm only taking it because the school is making me take it.
  Yes, I understand that I will receive a grade for this course.
  This course is important to me, and I am serious about it.
  I am very serious about this course, and it is very important to me.

Work Space: It is important to have a space that's dedicated to school work. Will you be working from a location where you like to do school work from?

  No, I have a terrible work space.
  I have a work space, but I don't like it much.
  My work space is okay. It will do.
  I have a good work space where I do all of my work from.
  I have a great work space.

Past School Success: Sometimes your past school success can be a good indicator of how well you will do in your online course. How successful have you been in school?

  I've not had success for awhile in school.
  I've not had good success, but I think I will do better in my online course.
  I've had okay success in school, and I think I will do okay in my online course, too.
  I've had very good success in school, and I plan on have success in my online course, too!
  I've had great success in school, and I plan on doing well in my online course, too.

Past Online Success: If you've been successful in an online course before, there's a good chance that you will be successful again!

  I've never had an online course before.
  I've taken an online course before, but I didn't do well in it.
  I've taken a course before, but I don't really remember too much.
  I've taken a course before, and I learned a lot about how online courses works.
  I've taken a course before, and I did great. I know how online courses work really well.

I Have the Technology: Is your computer up-to-date and are you aware of any course materials that are needed?

  I will be working on an old computer, and I'm not aware of any materials that are needed.
  My computer is not too old, but I'm not aware of any materials.
  My computer works pretty well, and I've checked the materials list.
  I have a very good computer and all the materials that I need.
  I have a great, fast computer and all the materials that I need.