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Are Video-on-Demand courses for You?

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Video On Demand

Is Video on Demand for you?

While enjoying TV and watching streaming videos over the internet is an advantage, to do well in a Video on Demand course you must have the discipline to stick to a schedule and a commitment to studying that at least is equal to the amount required for classroom-based instruction. Convenience aside, students need to weigh personal obligations carefully prior to selecting this mode of instruction.

Other things to consider:

Some people learn best by interacting with other students and instructors. Video-on-Demand courses do not provide as much

opportunity for face-to-face instruction.

Video-on-Demand courses require at least as much study time as on-campus courses.

While employing streaming video lessons, print materials are the primary source of instruction in Video-on-Demand courses.

Most Video-on-Demand courses require some on-campus work, including orientation, review sessions, exams and/or labs.

How well would a Video-on-Demand course fit your circumstances and lifestyle? This is a guide to help you decide if Video-on-Demand courses may provide a possible alternative to on-campus courses for you. It does not guarantee your success or failure in Video-on-Demand courses. Fill out this online questionnaire and click on the Questionnaire Results button to see if you are a good candidate for Video-on-Demand courses. There are 10 multiple choice questions. Please be sure to answer them all.

My need to take this course now is:
1. High - I need immediately for degree, job, or other important reason.
2. Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
3. Low - It's personal interest that could be postponed.

Feeling that I am part of a class is:
1. Not particularly necessary to me.
2. Somewhat important to me.
3. Very important to me.

I would classify myself as someone who:
1. Often gets things done ahead of time.
2. Needs reminding to get things done on time.
3. Puts things off until the last minute.

Classroom discussion is:
1. Rarely helpful to me.
2. Sometimes helpful to me.
3. Almost always helpful to me.

When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment,
I prefer:
1. Figuring out the instructions myself.
2. Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as
  needed.
3. Having the instructions explained to me.

I need faculty comments on my assignments:
1. Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did.
2. Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
3. Right away, or I get very frustrated.

Considering my profession and personal schedule, the
amount of time I have to work on a telecourse is:
1. More than enough for a campus class or a telecourse.
2. The same as for a class on campus.
3. Less than for a class on campus.

When I am asked to use VCRs, computers, voice mail, or
other technologies new to me:
1. I look forward to learning new skills.
2. I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
3. I put it off or try to avoid it.

As a reader, I would classify myself as:
1. Good - I usually understand the text without help.
2. Average - I sometimes need help to understand the text.
3. Slower than average.

If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work:
1. I can go to campus anytime.
2. I need for campus labs to be open evenings and weekends.
3. I have difficulty getting to the campus, even in the evenings and
  on weekends.