Did you know you can earn credits outside of school? Earning credits outside of school can free up your school schedule for other classes you want to take. If you are interested in earning credit outside of school, be sure to talk with your counselor first. Counselors are not available in the summer so be sure to talk with them before the school year ends. Online classes aren’t for everybody.
Take the survey to see if it is a good fit for you.
Survey for Students Considering Online Learning
Is Online Learning for You?
Please choose your best response to each statement below. When you are finished, total your points to see if Online Learning is a good choice for you. Talk with your school counselor and your parents about your results.
Survey Questions:
- I am motivated to take online coursework because:
- a. I want to improve my educational experience.
- b. I am looking for something different than traditional school options.
- c. I think online courses are easier than traditional classes.
- Having face-to-face interaction with my teachers is:
- a. Not particularly important to me.
- b. Somewhat important to me.
- c. Very important to me.
- I would classify myself as someone who:
- a. Often gets things done ahead of time.
- b. Needs reminding to get things done.
- c. Puts things off until the last minute.
- Online coursework:
- a. Requires as much, if not more, effort than in a traditional classroom.
- b. Requires less work than in a traditional classroom.
- c. Is self-paced.
- When a teacher gives instructions for an assignment, I prefer to:
- a. Work through the instructions myself.
- b. Follow the instructions on my own, then ask for help as needed.
- c. Have the instructions explained to me.
- I need teachers to constantly remind me of due dates and assignments:
- a. Rarely.
- b. Sometimes.
- c. Often.
- Considering my personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work online is:
- a. More than in a traditional course.
- b. The same as in a traditional course.
- c. Less than in a traditional course.
- When I am asked to use email, computers, or other new technologies:
- a. I look forward to learning new skills.
- b. I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
- c. I put it off or try to avoid it.
- As a reader, I would classify myself as:
- a. Good; I usually understand the text without help.
- b. Average; I sometimes need help to understand the text.
- c. Below average; I often need help to understand the text.
- I intend to log-in to my online courses and check my messages:
- a. Daily or almost daily.
- b. 2-3 times a week.
- c. Whenever I think I need to.
Scoring & Results:
Total your survey points: _________________
Point values: a = 10, b = 5, c = 1
| Points Range | Result Explanation |
| 80 points or higher | You may be an excellent candidate for Online Learning. |
| 79-60 points | Online coursework may work for you, but you will need to make significant adjustments in your schedule and study habits to succeed. |
| Less than 60 points | Online coursework is most likely not the best alternative for you. |
Granite Online Summer Course Information
Other Credit Earning Options
University of Utah – Summer classes in person, $$$
BYU Independent Study– Online classes, $$$
Northridge Learning Center– complete packets that have a $ cost per quarter credit
Utah State Online Education Program (SEATS)– Online classes, no cost
Utah Online School- Online classes, no cost
