Module 1 -  Strengths & Weaknesses  

Please read this entire page before beginning the SmarterMeasure assessment.

Begin by taking the SmarterMeasure readiness for online learning assessment. It will provide you with valuable insights about obstacles you may need to overcome to succeed in an online course.

You do not have to complete all the sub-tests at one time. You may come back later and work through the remaining sub-tests.

At the end of the last sub-test, click the "next" button to find your results. Carefully review your results before you move on to the next level, so you can focus on building the skills you need to triumph.

Be Aware! One of the sub-tests measures your typing speed and accuracy. You might want to make sure you are using a laptop or desktop computer (instead of a mobile device) for this part. 

Learning Objectives

In this module you will learn:

• how your personal attributes, lifestyle, approach to learning, and skills fit with the online learning environment
• how to improve any weak areas and optimize your online learning strengths

Learning Activities

Take SmarterMeasure to learn about your strengths and weaknesses

• Step 1 - Select the next button at the bottom of this page.
  
  
• Step 2 - Select the "Load SmarterMeasure in a New Window" button.
  
  
• Step 3 - Complete SmarterMeasure.  
  At the bottom of each sub-test, there is a blue Save and Continue button. You do not have to complete the entire assessment at one sitting.  You can re-enter SmarterMeasure by returning to Modules, then clicking the SmarterMeasure link in Section 1 of the Quest module. The results from what you completed previously will be saved and you will continue where you left off.  
  Hint - it is best to complete a sub-test before you take a break.
  Second Hint - if you have trouble submitting a sub-test it might be because you left a question unanswered.
  
  
• Step 4 - When you have completed all sub-tests, you will get a page that says, A Guide to Interpretation of Your SmarterMeasure Score.  Here you'll find a link to the Summary page which may be the most important part of this report. Generally red means you might work on improving that skill. (For the learning styles sub-test nothing is good or bad, it just shows preferred ways of learning.)  
  
  All the sub-tests are listed on the left of the Summary page.  You can select each sub-test and read details about what your score means and find additional resources for support.

Next Step

The SmarterMeasure assessment will open in a new browser window. To return to the Quest module, look at your browser bar (near the top of your screen). There should be a tab that says "SmarterMeasure" and has the red Canvas circle. Select that tab and you will be back in your Canvas course. Then proceed to Module 2, "Introduction to Online Learning."