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Max Viana
MBA - Class of 2000
Shell Oil Company, Honduras

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Are Blended Delivery Courses for Me?

How well would blended delivery (a combination of online and classroom) courses fit with your circumstances and lifestyle? Students who tend to be most successful in this format are those individuals who are self-directed and self-motivated in their learning and study habits.

Choose an answer for each question. Answer honestly - this is about assessing yourself! Your score will be calculated automatically after hitting the "Submit Answers" button. Your participation is voluntary, and your comments are confidential and anonymous.

1. My need to begin the MMBA program now is:

High - I need to start immediately for a specific goal.
Moderate - I could begin on campus later or substitute another course.
Low - It could be postponed.

2. Feeling that I am part of a class is:

Not particularly necessary to me.
Somewhat important to me.
Very important to me.

3. I would classify myself as someone who:

Often gets things done ahead of time.
Needs reminding to get things done on time.
Puts things off until the last minute or doesn't complete them.

4. Classroom discussion is:

Rarely helpful to me.
Sometimes helpful to me.
Almost always helpful to me.

5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:

Figuring out the instructions myself.
Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
Having the instructions explained to me.

6. I need faculty comments and feedback on my assignments:

Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did.
Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
Right away, or I get very frustrated.

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a blended delivery course is:

More than enough for a course held entirely on-campus.
The same as for a class held entirely on campus.
Less than for a class held entirely on campus.

8. Coming to campus on a regular weekly schedule is:

Extremely difficult for me. I have commitments (work, family or personal) during times when classes are offered.
A little difficult, but I can rearrange my priorities to allow for weekly attendance on campus.
Easy for me.

9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:

Good - I usually understand the text without help.
Average - I sometimes need help to understand the text.
Slower than average.

10. When I need help understanding the subject:

I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification.
I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but do it anyway.
I never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something.

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