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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Is there more than one path to success in math? Patterns and predictors of students’ motivation and achievement in online math courses
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
By Stephanie WormingtonCenter for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning, University of VirginiaEmail: svw3f@virginia.eduConsider two students in an online Geometry course. Both students enjoy ma
Episode 34: Barbara Treacy, Harvard University
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
https://soundcloud.com/mvlri/episode-34-barbara-treacy-harvard-universityIn this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Barbara Treacy, an instructor at Harvard University and Digital Learning Consultant. Th
Podcast: Failure-free Failing
The Digital Backpack
As we get deeper into our podcast adventure, we are feeling fortunate to have the opportunity to converse with fantastic educators and get a glimpse into how learning happens in their classrooms or sc
Episode 33: Bi Vuong, Harvard University
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
In this episode, we talk with Bi Vuong, the Director of Proving Ground at Harvard University. Bi gives us some details on how she and her team provide school districts and states with rapid-cycle rese
How Michigan school handbooks present information about online learning
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Michigan’s K-12 online learning policies have evolved significantly over the last two decades, allowing for more instructional options and learning opportunities for students in public schools. Two sp
Podcast: Shirley Temples With Ben
The Digital Backpack
Show notes from this week’s campfire:We got off to a good start by revisiting the hot dog/sandwich conundrum.We shared how we are majorly digging on Quizizz — a gamified review/assessment where studen
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