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Episode 40: Kim Loomis, Clark County School District, Nevada

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

https://soundcloud.com/mvlri/episode-40-kim-loomis-clark-county-school-district-nevadaIn this episode, we’re talking with Kim Loomis of the Clark County School District in Clark County, Nevada. Kim se

Podcasts, Research
AUG 07, 2017

Success in a Totally Virtual Program

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

This is the first in a series of blog posts written by Michigan Virtual’s Regional Mentor Leaders to bring to life what mentors do to build and maintain a supportive online learner environment to help

Research
AUG 04, 2017
One person hitting another with boxing gloves

The Blended Learning Fight Club

Jamie DeWitt

The first rule of blended learning is: you do not talk about blended learning.

Blended Learning
JUL 17, 2017
Video game controller

Unlocking the Next Level of Science Teaching

Andrew Vanden Heuvel

I’m not ashamed to admit it — I’m 34, married with three children and I still like to play video games.While the Sega Genesis gave birth to my addiction, I do vividly recall huddling around the Commod

Professional Development
JUL 07, 2017

Accountability in Online Learning: Ann Arbor Public Schools

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

This blog post is the second in a series examining district-level accountability and teacher effectiveness related to virtual learning in Michigan. Each post in the series is accompanied by a podcast

Research
JUN 29, 2017

Accountability in Online Learning: Grand Ledge Public Schools

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

This blog post is the first in a series examining district-level accountability and teacher effectiveness related to virtual learning in Michigan. Each post in the series is accompanied by a podcast w

Research
JUN 27, 2017

Online Credit Recovery Series: Buchanan High School

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

This blog post is the thir­­d and final in MVLRI’s series on online credit recovery programs in Michigan, examining their intended purposes and key outcomes, the benefits of having online credit recov

Research
MAY 31, 2017

Student motivation in online science courses: A path to spending more time on course and higher achievement

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

Written by:Joshua Rosenberg Michigan State University jrosen@msu.eduandDr. John Ranellucci Hunter College, CUNY johnranellucci@gmail.comHow can we motivate our students to engage with the course mater

Research
MAY 08, 2017

Online Credit Recovery Series: Kenowa Hills High School

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

This blog post is the second in MVLRI’s series on online credit recovery programs in Michigan, examining their intended purposes and key outcomes, the benefits of having online credit recovery program

Research
APR 27, 2017
Campfire Podcast: Dan Spencer

Podcast: The End of Swiss Cheese Learning with Dan Spencer

The Digital Backpack

SHOW #6! We have had a great time chatting with teachers, administrators, and technology integration specialists and this episode was no different. We had on our guest, and friend, Dan Spencer. Dan is

Blended Learning, Podcasts
APR 26, 2017

Comparing Virtual Schools in Michigan to National Trends Identified in NEPC's Annual National Report, 2017

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

In April 2017, the National Education Policy Center (NEPC), released its fifth annual report on virtual schools in the U.S, Virtual Schools in the U.S. 2017. In it, the authors provide “objective anal

Research
APR 25, 2017

Conference Recap: 2017 Blended and Personalized Learning Conference

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

MVLRI staff attended the 2017 Blended and Personalized Learning Conference, hosted by The Highlander Institute, The Christensen Institute and The Learning Accelerator. Over the course of two days, att

Research
APR 11, 2017
Spacious Classroom

Physical Spaces

Jeff Gerlach

Designing the physical classroom to accommodate modern learning

Blended Learning
MAR 29, 2017
Campfire Podcast: Rachelle Wynkoop

Podcast: Talking Marginalia with Rachelle

The Digital Backpack

Thanks so much for tuning into the show and checking out the show notes! We appreciate YOU! In our 5th episode, we got into some deep conversations with Rachelle Wynkoop surrounding literacy, explored

Blended Learning, Podcasts
MAR 28, 2017
Campfire Podcast: Rachelle Wynkoop

Podcast: Talking Marginalia with Rachelle

The Digital Backpack

Thanks so much for tuning into the show and checking out the show notes! We appreciate YOU! In our 5th episode, we got into some deep conversations with Rachelle Wynkoop surrounding literacy, explored

Blended Learning, Podcasts
MAR 28, 2017
Campfire Podcast: Rachelle Wynkoop

Podcast: Talking Marginalia with Rachelle

The Digital Backpack

Thanks so much for tuning into the show and checking out the show notes! We appreciate YOU! In our 5th episode, we got into some deep conversations with Rachelle Wynkoop surrounding literacy, explored

Blended Learning, Podcasts
MAR 28, 2017
Campfire Podcast: Rachelle Wynkoop

Podcast: Talking Marginalia with Rachelle

The Digital Backpack

Thanks so much for tuning into the show and checking out the show notes! We appreciate YOU! In our 5th episode, we got into some deep conversations with Rachelle Wynkoop surrounding literacy, explored

Blended Learning, Podcasts
MAR 28, 2017

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS for dissertation research - Online teachers sought for participation in survey on iNACOL standards

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

The following request comes from our colleague at UC Scout, Kevin Heller, a doctoral candidate in Education at UC Davis.Dear Online Teacher,The iNACOL Standards for high-quality online education are w

Research
MAR 23, 2017

Episode 35: Dallas Bell, Success Virtual Learning Centers

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

https://soundcloud.com/mvlri/episode-35-dallas-bell-success-virtual-learning-centersThis episode is the first of a series that MVLRI is undertaking to explore the use of online learning for credit rec

Podcasts, Research
MAR 15, 2017

Online Credit Recovery Series: Success Virtual Learning Centers

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

This blog post is the first in a series MVLRI is undertaking this year to explore the use of online learning for credit recovery here in the state of Michigan. Throughout the course of this series, we

Research
MAR 15, 2017

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