To successfully use SmarterMeasure, you must:

1. Have Internet access with a 28.8K modem or faster. (A minimum 56k modem is recommended to download components such as audio files.)
2. Accept browser cookies.
3. Enable JavaScript on your Web browser.
4. Set your browser to refresh at every page.
5. Not be behind a firewall that blocks cookies or blocks access to a secure server.
6. Turn off pop-up blocking. (Internet Explorer users only)
7. Have speakers connected to your computer and turned on.

The following minimum plug-in versions may be required to access certain areas of the site. If your version precedes or differs from those listed, you may be prompted to download a new version.

1. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher

SmarterMeasure is a tool which helps you determine your level of readiness for taking online or technology rich courses. On the next few web pages you will be asked questions on topics in the areas of how well you can use a computer; how motivated, organized, and self-directed you are; how you prefer to learn new information; and you will even be able to measure your on-screen reading rate and recall.

But relax, SmarterMeasure is fun. SmarterMeasure is being provided by your school to help you better understand your strengths and weaknesses better as you prepare to learn online. SmarterMeasure is a tool to help you succeed!

After completing SmarterMeasure you will view a webpage which will show you your scores in easy to interpret graphs and text. In addition to that, you may receive an email from your institution letting you know about sources for support in the areas in which you could use some assistance.