Wrap Up Quiz (text version)

1. The best person to contact when you are deciding on a schedule of courses is:

a) A counselor.
b) An academic advisor.
c) The LLEAP program coordinator.
d) The Director of Student Life.
e) An Online Learning staff member.

General Feedback: There are several ways to receive course advising: advisors, counselors and the LLEAP Coordinator are among them. For a complete listing of possible advisors, re-visit the Advising Section of this orientation guide.

2. Setting a goal is:

a. Of little importance to being successful in a Distance Learning course.
b. Somewhat important to being successful in a Distance Learning course.
c. Very important to being successful in a Distance Learning course.

General Feedback: Studies have shown that having a well-defined goal is of significant importance to success. Even if the goal is as basic as completing just one course, the important point is to have a goal. If you need help in determining your goals, the Career Center is available to assist you.

3. If you are interested in starting your college studies by taking courses at Bucks and then continuing them at a 4-year school, you should :

a) Check with the BCCC Transfer Center after you have completed one year at BCCC.
b) Check with the Transfer Center before you have even taken a single course from BCCC.
c) Not check with the BCCC Transfer Center, but with the school you are transferring to.

General Feedback: Ideally you should check with the BCCC Transfer Center as soon as you begin thinking about continuing your education at another school. You will want to maximize the number of credits that transfer and the Transfer Center will help you do just that, as well as assist you in making a smooth transition. For detailed information, check the resources available through the Job and Transfer Office website.

4. Distance Learning courses are:

a) Easier than face-to-face courses.
b) Harder than face-to-face courses.
c) About the same as face-to-face courses.

General Feedback: Just as how difficult or easy a face-to-face course is depends on your own abilities and strengths, so it is with Distance Learning courses. What is important to remember about distance courses, is that they require a time commitment of 9-12 hour per week per course. Do not mistake convenience and flexibility for ease of coursework. For another look at how a distance and a face-to-face course differ, review the comparison chart.

5. Registration for Distance Learning courses is conducted:

a) Using a separate form and procedures from that of face-to-face classes.
b) Using the same form and procedures as face-to-face classes.
c) Doing some things the same as when registering for a face-to-face class and doing some things differently.

General Feedback: The procedures for registering for Distance Learning courses are identical to that of face-to-face courses. To review registration procedures, visit the registration page of the orientation guide.

6. Assessment testing:

a) Is never required for Distance Learning students.
b) Must be completed before taking any Distance Learning classes.
c) Follows the same guidelines as when taking face-to-face classes.

General Feedback: The requirements for Assessment Testing are the same whether you are a Distance Learning student or a face-to-face student. To review the procedures for Assessment Testing visit the Applying page of the orientation guide.

7. You can take Distance Learning classes in order to:

a) Complete a degree at BCCC and then transfer to a four-year college/university.
b) Complete a degree at BCCC in preparation for immediately entering the workforce.
c) Complete a Certificate at BCCC.
d) Take classes to improve job skills.
e) Take classes for personal enjoyment.
f) All of the above.

General Feedback: The correct answer is all of the above. If you are unsure of which path is the appropriate one for you, review the information presented in the Choices and Decision Making portion of this guide.

8. Successful Distance Learners:

a) Know how to budget their time.
b) Plan ahead, can set a goal and stick to it.
c) Know their strengths as a learner.
d) Can work independently.
e) All of the above.

General Feedback: The correct answer is all of the above. The Skills for Success portion of this guide details these items.

9. The number of students that may register for a Distance Learning class is:

a) Unlimited, since the class is not conducted in a physical classroom that would limit the course to the number of people the room can hold.
b) Limited to the same number of students as a face-to-face course is.
c) Varies according to the teacher.

General Feedback: The number of students that may enroll in a Distance class is limited to the same number as its face-to-face counterpart. Most Distance Learning classes fill up early, so it is best not to wait until the last minute to try and enroll in them, as you may find that the section has already closed.

10. Initial course information for Distance Learning courses:

a) Is available online.
b) Is sent via the U.S. Mail.
c) Is handed out at a mandatory face-to-face orientation.
d) Is made available in a variety of ways.

General Feedback: If you register for a Distance Learning class prior to the walk-in registration periods, then you will receive information via the U.S. Mail. If you register during the walk-in periods, then you must pick up your initial course information from the Distance Learning racks located in the registration area. The information for almost every course can be found at http://www.bucks.edu/dlwelcome.

11. Distance Learning courses begin:

a) At the same time as face-to-face courses and end at the same time as face-to-face courses.
b) At any time and end whenever the coursework has been completed.
c) When the instructor contacts you and end when you have taken a final exam.

General Feedback: The correct answer is begin at the same time as face-to-face courses and end at the same time as face-to-face courses. With the exception of the summer semester, Distance Learning courses follow the same semester schedule as face-to-face courses. Visit the Distance Learning website, FAQ section to review information regarding the starting and ending dates for distance courses.

12. Instructors teaching Distance Learning courses are available:

a) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
b) On a limited basis.
c) As needed.
d) Only to correct homework and exams.

General Feedback: Distance Learning instructors are available as you need them. This is not to be mistaken for how quickly or frequently an instructor will respond to a student's email or voice-mail. At the beginning of your course, your instructor will detail the best way to contact him/her and what the time frame for response will be.

13. Distance Learning courses cover:

a) The exact same material and learning objectives as a face-to-face course, therefore you earn the same amount of credits as you would for a face-to-face course.
b) A condensed version of the material covered in a face-to-face course, therefore you earn less credits than for a face-to-face course.
c) Entirely different material and learning objectives than in the face-to-face course, but you earn the same amount of credits as you would for a face-to-face course.

General Feedback: A Distance Learning course covers the exact same material as a face-to-face course does; therefore you earn the exact same amount of credit. Because you are covering the same amount of material, you should expect to spend the same amount of time on your coursework as you would for a face-to-face course, 9-12 hours per week.

14. The following procedure(s) are the same for Distance Learning as they are for face-to-face courses:

a) Application
b) Registration
c) Tuition
d) Assessment Testing
e) Financial Aid
f) Drop/Add
g) Withdrawing
h) Receiving Grades
i) All of the above

General Feedback: The correct answer is all of the above. The main difference between face-to-face courses and Distance Learning courses lies in how your learning takes place, not in the procedures associated with taking a course.

15. Help for Distance Learning students is available:

a. From the Admissions office
b. From the Distance Learning office
c. From the Student Life office

General Feedback: While you might think that the Distance Learning office would be the place for Distance Learning students to turn to for help, actually it is just one of several places. All of the student services available for face-to-face students are also available for Distance Learners. For example, Academic Computing Services can help with technology problems, the Tutoring Center can help with writing and mathematics, and the Library has webpages devoted to helping Distance Learners. Visit the Student Services section of the Distance Learning website or the Links portion of this Guide for detailed information on these and other services.