What Style of Class is Best for You?

Distance Education Self-Assessment Survey

The survey below will help you identify a good style of class for you

Types of classes offered at Sacramento City College

Online

A student is not required to be physically on campus except for orientation and exams. A student does homework and works tutorials using a PC computer. Most communication with the instructor is via email or online discussion boards.

Hybrid

In-class lectures are supplemented by computer-based learning. A student typically spends half time in a classroom and half time working on their own.

Computer Assisted

The class meets in a computer lab and all students work on a computer. Traditional lectures are supplemented by individualized assistence. The class meets the same number of hours as a traditional lecture class.

Traditional Lecture

Students meet in a regular classroom 1 hour per week for each unit. Homework may be done on paper or may be done online depending on the individual instructor.
For questions about distance education at SCC email the Distance Education Committee

Self-Assessment Survey

Please click on the option that is the best answer to each question for you
Then click the "Recommend A Style" Button

1) How often do you use the Internet (for shopping, research, etc)?

Monthly or less Weekly 2-3 time per week Daily Several times a day

2) Do you prefer to work by yourself on assignments?

Never work alone Usually with others Both alone and with others Usually work alone Always work alone

3) Do you enjoy working on in-class activities?

I prefer in-class activities Many in-class activities are useful I like a mixture of in-class and alone Only a few in-class activites are useful In-class activities are slow & boring

4) Do you complete all course assignments even if they are boring?

Never do the boring assignments Do some of the assignments Complete at least half of assignments Complete most of the assignments Always complete assignments

5) What have your grades been in previous math classes?

I struggled a lot Repeated one class Usually C's Usually B's Usually A's

6) Do you figure out course material by yourself?

Usually need help Sometimes need help A few questions stump me Rarely need help Figure out everything myself

7) How many hours per week do you work at a job?

Don't work now Less than 10 hours 10-20 hours 20-35 hours Full time

Notes: Depending on a student's learning style and background with certain types of classes they will have a better chance at success, at completing the course with the best possible grade.
The recommendations of this survey are for your information only. You can still take any style of class you wish.
The survey is anonymous; no name or personal information will be collected.