Pop Quiz: Is Online Learning Right for You?
Have your student take this quiz to determine whether online courses at NUVHS are right for him or her!
- 1. I need to take this course because:
- A. I’ve got to do something soon or I won’t graduate
- B. I would be in a way better position for college
- C. I kind of just want to try it because it looks easy
- 2. Having face-to-face interaction with teachers is:
- A. Meh, not my favorite
- B. OK, if I must
- C. Necessary, or seriously nothing will get done
- 3. I am someone who completes school work:
- A. Right away—the earlier the better
- B. On time, with a few alerts set up on my phone
- C. Wait…what work?
- 4. My feelings about classroom discussions are:
- A. They are rarely helpful, I prefer studying on my own
- B. Fine, but I would rather chat or email about the work on my own time
- C. Love them, couldn’t live without them
- 5. When given a new assignment, I think:
- A. I got this, I’ll figure it out solo, thanks
- B. I’ll take a shot at it, then ask questions if needed
- C. Whoa, can I get some more explanation here, please?
- 6. I need instructors to remind me of due dates and assignments:
- A. Never—I literally never miss a thing
- B. Sometimes—but have you seen how organized my calendar is?
- C. Often—Eh, wait, am I supposed to keep track of it all myself?
- 7. With my current schedule, I can be studying online:
- A. Way more often than I am actually in classes
- B. Pretty much the same amount of time that I am in classes
- C. Ugh, I am really too busy perfecting my selfie on Snapchat, sorry
- 8. My thoughts on using new technologies for school are:
- A. Cool—I pretty much live on my computer anyway
- B. Sure—I’m always up to try something new
- C. Eek—Technology for school freaks me out, I’ll be hiding under my desk now
- 9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:
- A. Bomb—I’m not only speedy, but I rarely need help
- B. Pretty good—I usually get it, but sometimes need help
- C. Umm, I need to read this question a few more times
Analyze your results: If you answered mostly A and B, you are highly likely to kill it in online courses with NUVHS!