Search Results for "mentor"

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.

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 content.

A mentor can make all the difference whether you’re a new employee on a job or a young person looking for guidance from a caring adult. In online learning, a good mentor can be the difference between passing and failing. A case study of mentor programs conducted by MVLRI describes what mentoring looks like […]

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 […]

The current study details three online PLCs: the Early Literacy District Coaches Online Community, the Statewide Online Mentor Network, and the STEM Teacher Network. The study also attempts to unpack participants’ engagement, in particular their discourse in those social constructive spaces. Using text-mining technique as the primary analytic approach, the findings highlight the strong […]

The role of an on-site mentor changes and evolves throughout the semester but it remains critical to students, particularly in terms of relationship building and motivating online learners. On-site mentors can have a profoundly positive impact on students, however the quality and level of support provided is inconsistent across the state.

[…] a particular context sheds insight into roles, identity, and knowledge the profession embraces. This study takes note of unique positions in the education field in Michigan: on-site mentors for K-12 online learners and early literacy (EL) coaches for elementary school teachers. Both professional groups have been formulated based on Michigan’s legislative (Michigan Public Act […]

[…] need to have a great deal of training, information, ideas, and resources to aid them in supporting the needs of students in online and blended learning environments. Mentors Students who have disabilities often need additional peer or instructor supports to help them navigate the instructional opportunities and requirements that they experience in school. When […]

[…] Classroom Walkthroughs, Engaging Students in the Online Classroom, Virtual Video Conferencing in the Online Classroom, and Blackboard Basics. The ELEVATE conference also provided sessions where Collaborative teachers, mentors, and coaches could work together and learn from each other. In coming years, as the Collaborative Partnerships Model grows, Collaborative teachers will also be invited to […]

[…] is aligned with the current district mission and vision. Considerations Who are our key stakeholders for the program? How will we engage them? Consider… Students Parents Teachers  Mentors School Board members Community members What are our overall goals/outcomes for the online program? What policies and procedures need to be in place to achieve our […]

[…] their counselors to be very beneficial in terms of being able to discuss future planning or any concerns they may have. They added that the early college mentors really get to know their students because thanks to weekly digital mentor messages, “you’re in constant communication with them.” Because OSEC mentors have their own classrooms, […]

This report arose from discussions by Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) researchers with mentors of virtual learners across the state of Michigan who routinely expressed uncertainty and, quite frankly, a bit of anxiety, around how to report their virtual learners on Count Day. In a system that relies on funding based on the […]

[…] in terms of both furniture and aesthetics, giving students options to find an agreeable space to learn. While working on their courses, students are supervised by a mentor who gives students face-to-face accountability, provides additional progress monitoring, and emphasizes goal setting to keep students on pace, helping them develop skills needed to be self-reliant.   […]

[…] offer this option.  If your curriculum provider’s online courses are taught by certified teachers, then your instructional staff may have the greatest impact by serving in a mentor capacity to your students, providing an additional pillar of support to facilitate strong student outcomes. You can learn more about the role of the mentor in […]

[…] Online Best PracticesMichigan K-12 Online Learning Demographics and EffectivenessK-12 Blended Teaching and Professional DevelopmentK-12 Blended LearningOnline Learning in Higher EducationK-12 Online Teacher Preparation and Professional DevelopmentK-12 Onsite MentoringK-12 Online Learner MotivationK-12 Online Program Evaluation, Quality, and Policy Introduction Since its creation in 2013 through 2020, the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) at Michigan Virtual […]

[…] Series  K-12 Online Best PracticesK-12 Online Special Learner PopulationsMichigan K-12 Online Learning Demographics and EffectivenessK-12 Blended Teaching and Professional DevelopmentK-12 Blended LearningOnline Learning in Higher EducationK-12 Onsite MentoringK-12 Online Learner MotivationK-12 Online Program Evaluation, Quality, and Policy Introduction Since its creation in 2013 through 2020, the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) at Michigan Virtual […]

[…] provided to me by…” Responses on 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree) Likert-scale were collected with respect to four types of possible support providers including (a) mentor or another staff member at their school building, (b) online instructor in the course, (c) family member, and (d) classmates at their school building or in […]

[…] Special Learner PopulationsMichigan K-12 Online Learning Demographics and EffectivenessK-12 Blended Teaching and Professional DevelopmentK-12 Blended LearningOnline Learning in Higher EducationK-12 Online Teacher Preparation and Professional DevelopmentK-12 Onsite MentoringK-12 Online Learner Motivation Introduction Since its creation in 2013 through 2020, the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) at Michigan Virtual published approximately 20 research blogs and […]

[…] are required to be completed before being assigned any student enrollments. In many programs, during the orientation process or shortly thereafter, new online teachers are assigned a mentor or coach—an experienced online teacher to help guide them through onboarding and throughout their first semester or year of teaching with the virtual program. A full […]

[…] ask questions and express concerns. These sessions were well-attended and covered topics such as instructor view vs. student view, discussion boards, quizzes, the Quick Eval tool, the mentor view, standard or default course design parameters adopted during the migration, rebuilding of content and assessments, and the announcements tool.   As a means to provide support […]