VHS Questionnaire

First Name

Last Name

1. Who is most responsible for what and how much you learn?

• a. I am ultimately responsible for my own learning.
• b. The instructor and I share equal responsibility for what and how much I learn.
• c. The instructor is most responsible for what and how much I learn.

2. Which statement best describes your personal motivation and self-discipline?

• a. I take pride in my ability to motivate myself.
• b. I sometimes need others to encourage and motivate me.
• c. I often need supervision to complete my assigned tasks.

3. Which statement best describes your problem solving skills?

• a. I enjoy solving problems on my own.
• b. I enjoy solving problems but sometimes need assistance.
• c. I find problem solving difficult and often need assistance.

4. Which statement best describes your interest in taking a Virtual High School Course?

• a. I'm very interested in taking a Virtual High School course.
• b. I'm somewhat interested in taking a Virtual High School course.
• c. I could be satisfied taking a similar course offline.

5. Which statement best describes your ability to plan, prioritize tasks and organize assignments?

• a. I always plan ahead and stay organized.
• b. I try to plan ahead but have some difficulty staying on task.
• c. I always seem to be running behind.

6. I submit my assignments on time:

• a. Always. I always complete assignments thoroughly and on time.
• b. Usually. I usually complete assignments on time.
• c. Rarely. I have a problem starting tasks and often do not complete them.

7. Considering your academic, work, and personal schedule, the amount of time you have to devote to an online class is:

• a. More than for an offline course.
• b. The same as for an offline course.
• c. Less than for an offline course.

8. Which statement best describes your writing ability?

• a. I have strong writing skills.
• b. I am an average writer.
• c. Writing is not my strong point.

9. Which statement best describes your reading ability?

• a. I typically understand text without assistance.
• b. I sometimes need assistance to understand the text.
• c. I usually need assistance to understand the text.

10. Which statement best describes your computer skills?

• a. I am comfortable with electronic mail, web browsing, and word-processing.
• b. I can get by if there is not too much typing or special software.
• c. I am either a novice computer user or I really don't like using a computer.

11. When an instructor gives an assignment, you prefer:

• a. Figuring out the instructions yourself.
• b. Trying to follow the instructions on your own, then asking for help when you need it.
• c. Having the instructions explained to you.

12. Which of the following methods of instructor feedback do you prefer?

• a. Written explanation.
• b. Both written and oral explanation.
• c. Oral explanation.

13. Verbal interaction in the classroom is:

• a. Not important to me.
• b. Somewhat important to me.
• c. Very important to me.

14. When you have a question, how quickly do you feel you need a response from your instructor:

• a. Within a few days.
• b. Within a day.
• b. Within a day.

15. Which of the following statements best describes your preferred learning style?

• a. I prefer working with and learning from my classmates.
• b. I prefer working one on one with my teacher.
• c. I prefer working alone.

16. Which statement best describes your Internet access at home?

• a. I have a reliable computer with highspeed Internet access.
• B. I have a computer with dial up or unrealiable Internet access.
• I do not have any Internet access.

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