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Is Taking an Online Class Right for You?
You may be wondering if taking a class online at American Baptist College is right for you. If you can answer yes to the following questions, you’re ready to get started learning online.
Self-Assessment Quiz
- I am comfortable using computer-based technology.
- I have reasonable access to a computer with high speed Internet access (cable, FiOS, DSL).
- My computer is not more than 5 years old and my operating system is not more than 7 years old.
- My computer can play video and audio files.
- I am a daily user of Email.
- I have reasonably good Internet research skills and can usually find what I am looking for online.
- I am comfortable conducting financial transactions online.
- The idea of taking an online course is exciting to me.
- I understand that online classes are at least as demanding as on-campus classes.
- I am comfortable asking questions and giving/receiving feedback.
- I enjoy learning by reading and consider my reading skills to be above average.
- I enjoy writing and consider my writing skills to be above average.
- I have good keyboarding/typing skills (i.e., I can type reasonably fast without looking at the keyboard).
- I have at least 10-15 hours per week to devote to each online learning class in which I enroll.
- I have good time management skills and am able to make and stick to deadlines.
- I am an independent, self-motivated learner.
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