The 10th Michigan Virtual Online Learning Symposium – Online Learning: Making It Work – on November 17 will explore key trends in online and blended learning and examine real-world orientation and support strategies for online learners.
The keynote speaker will be John Watson, founder of Evergreen Education Group of Durango, Colorado. Watson and Evergreen help schools choose and implement the right online and blended learning strategies that help schools meet education goals.
“Last year, Michigan school districts reported more than 185,000 virtual course enrollments. This rapid growth demonstrates the growing need to examine best practices so more students can demonstrate success with online learning,” Jamey Fitzpatrick, Michigan Virtual President & CEO, said. “The 2014 Online Learning Symposium will offer participants opportunities to learn from each other and from experts as they explore a variety of practical topics.”
This year’s symposium will be held at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 17.
The symposium will examine a variety of topics to help school leaders prepare for the growing demand for online learning as both a consumer and provider, including:
- Recent updates to Section 21f of the State School Aid Act
- Teaching strategies for online and blended learning environments
- Online course review strategies
- Best practices for mentor training and support
- Latest research regarding the effectiveness of online learning
Michigan Virtual
For more than 27 years, Michigan Virtual has partnered with K–12 school districts across Michigan to expand learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Through our high-quality online courses, taught by Michigan-certified, highly qualified teachers, we empower students to learn anytime, anywhere. We also provide affordable, impactful professional development to help educators grow in their craft. Most recently, Michigan Virtual has been at the forefront of innovation and artificial intelligence in education, offering consultation services and professional learning to guide schools in thoughtfully integrating new technologies and learning pathways.