Online Readiness Survey
Am I Ready for Online Courses?
Distance Education provides students with greater opportunities for learning but is not right for all students. Consider the advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages
- Students can work on their own time in a comfortable setting of their choice.
- There's no travel time or expense going to and from the university.
- Students who dislike interacting with a classroom of students may feel more comfortable interacting by written communication.
Challenges
- There is no face-to-face time with instructors or classmates.
- Students must be self-motivated to keep up with the class and complete the work.
- Students who lack technical skills with programs like Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer and have limited knowledge about computers may become frustrated with the technology.
Before enrolling in a distance education course take this assessment to determine your probability of success (credit West Texas A&M University for providing survey).
Online Readiness Survey
Office of Information Technology
Instructional Technology & Distance Education Services
Killam Library, Room 259
Phone: (956) 326-2792
Fax: (956) 326-2299
E-mail: elearning@tamiu.edu