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Are you thinking about taking a distance learning course? Online education is not right for everyone. The decision to take classes from a distance should be based on more than schedules, finances, or convenience. Your first step is to determine how good a candidate you will be in succeeding in this format. This assessment is designed to show the skills, learning style, and attributes necessary for distance education. Please be as honest as possible and take the quiz to help determine distance education is right for you. I have access to a computer and the internet. yes no I have fairly good, basic computer skills (keyboarding, saving documents, emailing). yes no I have good time management skills. yes no I am fairly proficient with written communication. yes no I usually have no problem meeting deadlines. yes no I am able to work independently. yes no I am a self-starter who can attempt a task after basic instructions. yes no I can organize work and family responsibilities and still have blocks of time set aside for classwork and studying. yes no I am NOT considering an online class because I think the work will be easier and less time consuming. yes no I am comfortable working on my own. yes no