Search Results for "student success"
Student-Centered Learning: In Principle and in Practice
Student-centered learning is a philosophy or an approach to education that is designed to meet the needs of each student individually. In the following report, MVLRI researchers provide a rationale for student-centered learning and provide multiple examples of student-centered learning models being implemented in schools throughout the country.
Three different Michigan school leaders discuss their […]
Communicative Interactions with Teachers in K-12 Online Courses: From the Student Perspective
This study examined student-teacher communication practice in online courses from the student perspective. The present study provides the field with empirical evidence on the importance of student-teacher interactions through examining more varied outcome variables and relevant factors than what was often included in existing studies, and also exploring multiple sources of […]
Supporting Students with Disabilities in K-12 Online and Blended Learning
Appropriately supporting students in online and blended learning environments requires a great deal of instructional planning and preparation. The intent of this document is to supply educational teams content that will provide support for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services for students with disabilities enrolled in online and blended learning […]
Combining Data and Text Mining to Develop an Early Warning System Using a Deep Learning Approach
This project explores student behavioral, textual, and limited demographic data retrieved from Michigan Virtual School for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years. The primary method of analysis was deep learning (DL) however a variety of other data mining techniques were explored, including text analysis, to improve prediction accuracy. DL was also compared to machine […]
Exploring the Impact of Student-, Instructor-, and Course-level Factors on Student Learning in Online English Language and Literature Courses
The number of K-12 students taking online courses has increased tremendously over the past few years. However, while most current research in online learning focuses either on comparing its overall effectiveness with traditional learning or examining perceptions or interactions using self-reported data, scant research has looked into online design elements and students’ learning outcome […]
Helping Online Students Be Successful: Student Perceptions of Online Teacher and On-site Mentor Facilitation Support
In this report, we focus on findings related to on-site mentors’ and online teachers’ facilitation efforts that required interpersonal and management skills: (1) facilitating interactions, (2) developing caring relationships, (3) motivating students to more fully engage in learning activities, and (4) organizing and managing student learning. […]
Helping Online Students Be Successful: Student Perceptions of Online Teacher and On-site Mentor Instructional Support
In this report, we share and discuss student perceptions related to online teachers and on-site mentors’ instructional responsibilities that required knowledge of the online program and course content: (1) advising students regarding course enrollments, (2) orienting students to online learning procedures and expectations, and (3) instructing students regarding the course […]
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities in K-12 Online Learning: An Analysis of the iNACOL Standards for Quality Online Teaching
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Series: Teaching
This is the fourth report in a series of reports offering suggestions for revisions to iNACOL Quality Online Teaching Standards. The first report is an overview of the entire project, the second report addresses the National Standards for Quality Online Programs, and the third report addresses the […]
Blended Teaching Readiness: Phase 2 – Instrument Development
[…] completes a two-year research process to create and empirically validate an instrument to measure K-12 Blended Teaching Readiness. This report details the process as well as the successful efforts to validate and make available an instrument for use by individuals, schools, districts, and universities. Additionally, the report documents the process of creating a second, […]
Learning Continuity in Michigan: Plans and Perceptions From Spring 2020 Emergency Remote Instruction
[…] in spring 2020 and the need to modify learning models for the start of the 2020-21 school year, Michigan schools were pushed to adopt remote instruction and student support. This research study seeks to understand the learning continuity plans formulated by districts, as well as teacher, parent, and student perceptions of how these plans […]
Learning Continuity: Planning Considerations for School Leaders
[…] extended closures due to natural disasters, public health emergencies, or any other extraordinary circumstances that might arise. The following planning considerations offer school leaders actionable advice on how they can leverage digital instructional content and remote teaching practices to provide learning opportunities for all students in the event of unanticipated and extended school closures. […]
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities in K-12 Online Learning: An Analysis of the iNACOL Standards for Quality Online Programs
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Series: Programs
This is the second report in a series of reports offering suggestions for revisions to iNACOL Quality Teaching Standards. The first report is an overview of the entire project, the third report addresses the National Standards for Quality Online Courses, and the fourth report addresses the National Standards for Quality […]
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities in K-12 Online Learning: An Analysis of the iNACOL Standards for Quality Online Courses
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Series: Courses
This is the third report in a series of reports offering suggestions for revisions to iNACOL Quality Teaching Standards. The first report is an overview of the entire project, the second report addresses the National Standards for Quality Online Programs, and the fourth report addresses the National Standards for […]
Helping Online Students Be Successful: Mentor Responsibilities
In this research, we interviewed 12 online teachers and 12 on-site mentors who had high student pass rates in an attempt to identify the strategies that mentors used to improve student success in online courses. Online teachers believed that it was critical that mentors fulfilled their responsibilities and that mentors had the potential to […]
MVLRI Research in Review: K-12 Online Best Practices
[…] remains unique and unquestionably important for online learning, research suggests best practices such as consistent learner progression, teacher-learner communication, and the value of project-based learning may positively impact student learning outcomes. Similarly research also suggests elements such as registration timing and time spent in the online course do not contribute significantly to learner success. […]
Michigan’s K-12 Virtual Learning Effectiveness Report, 2019-20
[…] pupil completion and performance data reported by public schools to MDE or CEPI, this report highlights 2018-19 enrollment totals, completion rates, and the overall impact of virtual courses on K-12 pupils. Detailed findings are presented in sections on schools, courses, and students, as well as over 50 data tables at the end of the […]
Key Strategies for Engaging Students in Virtual Learning Environments
The student engagement and relationship-building strategies discussed in this report are based on the current practices provided by the 1,721 virtual teachers participating in this study. These individuals currently work within the school structures of 17 statewide virtual schools or programs, in which providing virtual education to students is their primary focus. The expertise […]
Michigan’s K-12 Virtual Learning Effectiveness Report, 2018-19
[…] pupil completion and performance data reported by public schools to MDE or CEPI, this report highlights 2018-19 enrollment totals, completion rates, and the overall impact of virtual courses on K-12 pupils. Detailed findings are presented in sections on schools, courses, and students, as well as over 50 data tables at the end of the […]
Michigan’s K-12 Virtual Learning Effectiveness Report, 2017-18
[…] completion and performance data reported by public schools to MDE or CEPI, this report highlights 2017-18 enrollment totals, completion rates, and the overall impact of virtual courses on K-12 pupils. Detailed findings are presented in sections on schools, courses, and students as well as through over 50 data tables at the end of the […]
Auto-grading versus Instructor Grading in Online English Courses
[…] is commonly used as a pedagogical tool, and has become even more prevalent due to the growing popularity of Massive Open Online Courses. However, its effects on students’ learning outcomes in online high-school courses are not yet clear. This study therefore examined 738 enrollment records in high-school English Language Arts courses using hierarchical linear […]