1. I like the idea of not having to drive or commute to class.
2.
I am interested in learning more about my faith.
3.
I am excited at the thought of being able to join a class with
adult Catholics from across the country (and perhaps even other
countries).
4.
I believe that an essential component of any learning experience
is dialogue with others and I value the opportunity to be part
of a learning community.
5.
I like the idea of setting my own times for "going to class"
instead of being tied to specific times and locations.
6.
I will be able to login to the course every other day or so to
check in and keep current with class communications.
7.
I am able to manage my time and schedule time each week for completing
readings or viewing lectures, for contributing to class discussions,
and completing assignments.
8.
I am able to spend 2-5 hours a week or 5-10 hours a week (depending
on the course) on an e-Course.
9.
I am comfortable communicating in writing, and comfortable reading
the writing of others.
10.
I have good typing skills.
11.
I am not hesitant to ask questions and to "speak up"
when problems arise.
12.
I am comfortable sharing my ideas, thoughts, and opinions with
others whom I have not met face to face.
13.
I am an "active learner," interested in and able to
take responsibility for my learning experience.
14.
I am self-motivated and able to work independently.
15.
I am comfortable using computers, the Internet, and e-mail. I
am not bothered by the thought of learning new technology (note:
STEP assumes participants are new to online learning and we provide
orientation material to ensure participants have adequate comfort
with the software--Concourse--used to deliver
our courses. More information on Concourse appears
later in this guide).
16.
I am flexible and open to the new experience that online learning
offers.
