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Social Presence and Its Relationship to Learning Outcomes with Credit Recovery and Non-credit Recovery Students
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
AuthorsYining ZhangMichigan State UniversityChin-Hsi LinThe University of Hong KongIn recent years, online courses have become a major alternative method for at-risk students’ credit recovery (CR) eff
Understanding Engagement in K-12 Online Courses: Part Two
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
AuthorsAndrew Vanden Heuvel, Michigan VirtualKristi Peacock, Michigan VirtualKristen DeBruler, Michigan Virtual Learning Research InstituteAnecdotal evidence from course designers and Michigan Virtual
Episode 41: John Watson of Evergreen Education Returns
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
https://soundcloud.com/mvlri/episode-41-john-watson-of-evergreen-education-returnsIn this episode, we are joined once again by John Watson of the Evergreen Education Group. Since the last time John jo
Understanding Engagement in K-12 Online Courses: Part One
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Anecdotal evidence from course designers and Michigan Virtual™ instructors suggested that some students were not fully engaged with their online course materials. There was a commonly held belief by instructional staff and designers that some students were picking and choosing which assignments to do and only did the minimum required to get their desired grade. It was thought that some students were spending only as much time in the course as absolutely necessary, and even when in the course, not taking full advantage of all course materials.
Creating Conditions that Promote Success in Online Learning
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
This is the fourth 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 students be successful. If you are a mentor and would like to share a strategy, a success story, or another topic that illustrates how you support students, please email mvlri@michiganvirtual.org.
Podcast: Putting Students in the Driver’s Seat
The Digital Backpack
After a summer hiatus (or a summer full of professional learning opportunities with teachers), we’re back! In this episode, we chat with Sharon Murchie, a high school English teacher with Bath Communi
Getting to Know Billy
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
This is the third 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 students be successful. If you are a mentor and would like to share a strategy, a success story, or another topic that illustrates how you support students, please email mvlri@michiganvirtual.org.
The Student Who Made It Anyway
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
This is the second 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 students be successful. If you are a mentor and would like to share a strategy, a success story, or another topic that illustrates how you support students, please email mvlri@michiganvirtual.org.
The New Michigan Virtual
Jamey Fitzpatrick
2018 marks our 20th anniversary as a nonprofit organization. We have witnessed the unparalleled growth of new technology tools that leverage the power and reach of the Internet to address business, en
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
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
The Blended Learning Fight Club
Jamie DeWitt
The first rule of blended learning is: you do not talk about blended learning.
Unlocking the Next Level of Science Teaching
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
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
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
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
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 RosenbergMichigan State Universityjrosen@msu.eduandDr. John RanellucciHunter College, CUNYjohnranellucci@gmail.comHow can we motivate our students to engage with the course material
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
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
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
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