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- 1. Michigan Virtual School(MVS) A Division of Michigan Virtual University You Can Learn Virtually Anything® Nancy Wooten EDTC650, Assignment #2
- 2. MVS. Changing Education.Changing Lives. School hasn’t changed much – or has it? To view this video, click this link: http://youtu.be/g835vpN-Bxo
- 3. Mission The over-archinggoal of MVU is to serve as a catalyst for change by providing quality Internet-based programs that strengthen teaching and learning for K-12 education. The long-term view of success for MVU is to provide leadership by expanding, improving and innovating opportunities for K-12 students and educators. Source: http://www.mivhs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=246 Vision
- 4. MVS Home PageSource: http://www.mivhs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=38
- 5. Source(s): Staker, 2011;Watson, J., Murin, A., Vashaw, L., Gemin, B., & Rapp, C., 2010; http://www.mivu.org/AboutUs/FastFacts/tabid/363/Default.aspx Fast Facts about MVS Start Date 2000 Organizational Structure Blended model Instructor-led courses Instructor-less courses Regulatory Environment Governed by an independent Board of Directors comprised Private, non-profit, non-government operated, 501c3 Scope of Offerings 150 unique courses 19 AP courses 7 different foreign languages Core academic courses of math, English, science and social studies 50 courses available for middle school students Two comprehensive career development systems Low-cost and no-cost online professional development for the K-12 community Student Body Grades 6-12; majority of students take courses remotely while attending a traditional middle or high school
- 6. Source(s): http://www.mivhs.org/AboutUs/Help/TechnicalRequirements/tabid/396/Default.aspx; http://www.mivhs.org/Courses/CourseCalendars/tabid/355/Default.aspx ; http://www.mivhs.org/Courses/tabid/56/Default.aspx Fast Facts (continued) Accreditation AdvancED Calendar Structure Semester (18 weeks) Trimester (12 weeks) Fast Track (6 weeks) Student Direct Middle School (18 weeks) Summer (8 weeks) Course Styles Flex (instructor-led) MVS Basic (instructor supported) Student Direct (instructor-less) Enrollment 15,060 (2009-2010 course enrollments) Technical Requirements Internet connection Computer Web browsers, java script and cookies Browser plug-ins and other software Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro web conferencing Email
- 7. Michigan… #2 statein the nation for online learning To view video, click this link: http://youtu.be/xBQy59SjpDc
- 8. Comments from JayBennett, MVS Instruction and Course Coordinator (MVS Instructor for eight years, parent of MVS student and current Administrator) Source: Telephone interview, 10/13/11 Q: What do you see as the biggest benefit that MVS provides? A: Flexibility. I can give you many examples: We have a world class gymnast – world class. Without virtual schools it would impede upon her ability to continue her education, as in a face-to-face school. With MVS she can continue her studies. Students that are home on medical disabilities. Students who have been bullied in school. Students in rural areas that don’t have the breadth of courses for AP or foreign languages – this is a way we can offer more than some smaller districts. A school system can’t justify teaching three kids AP psychology; now they can go to their computer lab Flexibility is the biggest advantage!
- 9. Comments from JayBennett, MVS Instruction and Course Coordinator (continued) Q: What challenges have you seen with online learning or virtual schooling? A: Same as face-to-face. Not every kid is built to take courses in a classroom of 30 students with one instructor, and not all kids are built for online learning, because they lack self-discipline. If they are not getting the support on either end, it is not going to work. There are no more or less advantages / disadvantages; just differences. Q: MVS offers classes to grades 6-12. Do you see more success in any particular age bracket? A: All students are different. A lot depends on the support that they are getting at school and at home.
- 10. Comments from JayBennett, MVS Instruction and Course Coordinator (continued) Q: Any closing comments you would like to add regarding virtual schooling and online learning? A: I think it is important to realize that online learning and virtual schooling is another tool that we can use to become the ‘be-all or end-all.’ Virtual schools and online learning offer flexibility and alternatives – they are just another option that the kids have available to them. MVU Staff; Source: http://www.mivu.org/AboutUs/StaffDirectory/tabid/186/Default.aspx
- 11. Online courses withthe MVS… changing education, changing lives To view this video, click this link: http://youtu.be/6E3ogJzfftg
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- 13. Over 150 coursesavailable Explore a career through myDreamExplorer® website or a CareerForward® course Online learning provides alternatives – to catch up on missed credits, take AP classes or foreign languages, learn when traditional hours don’t fit your schedule, or to supplement your current learning program. Students – online academics and career exploration Source: http://www.mivhs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=185
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- 15. Professional development and curriculum resources for Michigan teachers Online courses for your students Online learning expands options for students, teaches 21 st century learning skills, helps make learning relevant, is proven effective and gives educators new ways to reach students. Teachers – online resources for you and your students Source: http://www.mivhs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=267 ; http://www.mivhs.org/Home/Teacher/TeacherFAQs/tabid/392/Default.aspx
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- 17. Professional development foryou and your staff Expand your curriculum, provide flexibility to your students. MVS courses meet Michigan Curriculum Framework and National standards. MVS courses supplement, not replace, what is offered in Michigan schools. Administrators – online solutions that complement your school's curriculum Source: http://www.mivhs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=268
- 18. Lori MacDonald, onlineteacher for three years (but with over 20 years teaching experience), reports she “enjoys online classes because they allow students instant access to phones, information and other material during lessons.” Michigan has gained national attention as the first state to make online learning a requirement for high school graduation. Michigan has provided significant leadership for the rest of the nation in online learning and is looked upon as a pioneer in the field. Jamey Fitzpatrick, MVS CEO, states “what’s encouraging is that we can offer classes students wouldn’t normally have access to.” Fitzpatrick adds, “it’s important to have face-to-face learning, but you can get a lot from an online course.” Excerpts from Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/16/09: “Online classes boom, so state ranks high” Source: Ivey, D., 2009
- 19. Virtual learning canproduce results at least equal to, and perhaps greater than, those achieved in traditional classrooms. Virtual learning is no ordinary “choice”; it has the ability to transcend geographical and teacher-time constraints in ways that building new brick-and-mortar schools cannot. Clayton Christiansen, Harvard Business School, suggests that virtual learning is a similarly “disruptive innovation” [such as the transistor radio in 1955] that can revolutionize how schools operate. In Christiansen’s view, such programs, targeted at small and often marginalized segments of the school-age population, will be the vanguard of a virtual learning revolution that will ultimately transform public education. Excerpts from “Expanding Virtual Learning Opportunities in Michigan” Source: Van Beek, M., 2011
- 20. This study analyzesthe financial costs and academic benefits of virtual learning, such as MVS. The issue at stake is that Michigan is struggling to maintain their educational programs; the question raised, can online learning be the solution? Has the school begun to create economies of scale? MVS = $4,680 per pupil Michigan’s per pupil allowance = $7,162 (53% more than MVS) Students can access thousands of courses; learn from the best instructors in the country, and learn at their own pace. Virtual learning is flexible, affordable, and effective. Excerpts from “Virtual Learning in Michigan’s Schools” Source: Van Beek, M., 2011
- 21. 16 teachers fromMVS participated in a study to identify the best practices of virtual school instructors. All teachers possessed a teaching certificate, were highly qualified in the field of instruction, and had at least three years of virtual school teaching experience. Results from the data analyses showed consistent instructional themes from all participants – 12 general characteristics (personal/instructional characteristics), two classroom management strategies (behavior issues), and 23 pedagogical strategies (content delivery and content based activities). Conclusion – More research is needed to substantiate the characteristics of quality virtual school teachers. Excerpts from “Best practices in teaching K-12 online: Lessons learned from MVS teachers” Source: DiPietro, Ferdig, Black, & Preston, 2008
- 22. One parent’s story…To view this video, click this link: http://youtu.be/-Bu-ZdAbIIY
- 23. Evaluation Effectiveness inServing: Parents Students Teachers/Administrators Giving flexibility Providing convenience Offering parental support groups Learning planned around work schedules, activities, or other responsibilities Monitoring of each child’s learning Being able to stay involved and connected Expanding and improving selection of curriculum choices Giving flexibility Providing convenience Providing access to a wide variety of supplemental courses Working at your own pace Accessing online career development tools Having individual/group support and contact with teachers Providing social benefits – courses, clubs, outings Giving flexibility Giving educators new ways to reach students Allowing teachers to receive supplemental income by teaching/designing courses Expanding and improving selection of curriculum choices Saving money and resources Improving technology skills
- 24. MVS home page http://www.mivhs.org/Home/tabid/38/Default.aspx About MVS http://www.mivhs.org/AboutUs/tabid/246/Default.aspx Site map http://www.mivhs.org/AboutUs/SiteMap/tabid/486/Default.aspx Course catalog https://cems.mivu.org/public_catalog_new.cfm Career planning http://www.mivhs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=245 MVS Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/michiganvirtual Quick Links
- 25. DiPietro, M., Ferdig,R., Black, E., & Preston, M. (2008). Best practices in teaching K-12 online: Lessons learned from Michigan Virtual School teachers. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, (7) 1, 10-35. Retrieved from http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/pdf/7.1.2.pdf Ivey, D. (2009). Online classes boom, so state ranks high. Grand Rapids Business Journal, 27 (7), 6. Retrieved from EBSCO host . Staker, H. (2011). The rise of K-12 blended learning: Profiles of emerging models. Retrieved from http://www.mivu.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=JBKVdw0pd4Q=&tabid=373 Van Beek, M. (2011). Expanding virtual learning opportunities in Michigan . Retrieved from http://www.mackinac.org/14479 Van Beek, M. (2011). Virtual learning in Michigan’s schools. A Mackinac Center Report. Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Retrieved from EBSCO host. Watson, J., Murin, A., Vashaw, L., Gemin, B., & Rapp, C. (2010). Keeping pace with K-12 online learning: An annual review of policy and practice. Retrieved from http://www.kpk12.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/KeepingPaceK12_2010.pdf Sources
- 26. Michigan Virtual SchoolUniversity Corporate Research Park 3101 Technology Boulevard, Suite G Lansing, Michigan 48910-8546 517-336-7733 Presentation by: Nancy Smith Wooten EDTC650 ASSIGNMENT #2