Understanding Engagement in K-12 Online Courses: Part One

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.

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute September 19, 2017

Creating Conditions that Promote Success in Online Learning

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 [email protected].

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute September 11, 2017

Podcasts

Podcast: Putting Students in the Driver’s Seat

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

The Digital Backpack September 5, 2017

Getting to Know Billy

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 [email protected].

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute August 28, 2017

The Student Who Made It Anyway

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 [email protected].

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute August 21, 2017

Leadership

The New Michigan Virtual

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

Jamey Fitzpatrick August 11, 2017

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

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

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute August 7, 2017

Success in a Totally Virtual Program

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

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute August 4, 2017

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Blended Learning

The Blended Learning Fight Club

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

Jamie DeWitt July 17, 2017

Professional Development

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

Andrew Vanden Heuvel July 7, 2017

Accountability in Online Learning: Ann Arbor Public Schools

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

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute June 29, 2017

Accountability in Online Learning: Grand Ledge Public Schools

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

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute June 27, 2017

Online Credit Recovery Series: Buchanan High School

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,

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute May 31, 2017

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

Written by: Joshua Rosenberg Michigan State University [email protected] and Dr. John Ranellucci Hunter College, CUNY [email protected] How can we motivate our students to engage with

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute May 8, 2017

Online Credit Recovery Series: Kenowa Hills High School

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

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute April 27, 2017