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1. Confidence in Prerequisite Skills
2. General Beliefs about online learning
3. Self direction and initiative
4. Desire to interact with others

Questionnaire Items

01. *I am able to easily access the Internet as needed for my studies
02. *I am comfortable communicating electronically
03. *I am willing to actively communicate with my classmates and instructors electronically
04. *I feel that my background and experience will be beneficial to my studies
05. *I am comfortable with written communication
06. I possess sufficient computer keyboarding skills for doing online work
07. I feel comfortable composing text on a computer in an online learning environment
08. I feel comfortable communicating online in English
09. I am motivated by the material in an Internet activity outside of class
10. Learning is the same in class and at home on the Internet
11. I can practice English grammar during Internet activities outside of class
12. I feel that I can improve my listening skills the same using the Internet and in class
13. I believe that learning on the Internet outside of class is more motivating than a regular course
14. I believe a complete course can be given by the Internet without difficulty
15. I could pass a course on the Internet without any teacher assistance
16. I believe that material in an Internet course is better prepared than a traditional class
17. *When it comes to learning and studying, I am a self-directed person
18. *In my studies, I am self-disciplined and find it easy to set aside reading and homework time
19. *I am able to manage my study time effectively and easily complete assignments on time
20. *In my studies, I set goals and have a high degree of initiative
21. As a student, I enjoy working with other students in groups
22. I feel that face-to-face contact with my instructor is necessary for learning to occur
23. I can discuss with other students during Internet activities outside of class
24. I can work in a group during Internet activities outside of class
25. I can collaborate with other students during Internet activities outside of class

*Items from the original McVay inventory. The items were designed to address student comfort with some of the basic skills and components of online learning and to assess their independence as learners.

Bernard, R. M., Brauer, A., Abrami, P. C., & Sturkes, M., The development of a questionnaire for predicting online learning achievement, 2004 Distance Education, 25(1), 31-47.