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Online Learning (Reverted to Dec 29, 2007 9:01 am)

kclark — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:25:33 GMT

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The three options in which a student may engage in an online learning experience are:
Online Courses

Online Learning

kclark — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:24:16 GMT

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and communication.
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The three options in which a student may engage in an online learning experience are:
Online Courses

Online Learning

kclark — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:21:21 GMT

Online Learning

jpaxton — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:01:02 GMT

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Online Learning Experiences
Online Learning Incorporated into Each of the Required Credits

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of the Online Experience Companion Document
The expectations of an online course are clearly outlined in the guideline document. While all delivery formats from self-paced to teacher-led are described, it is clear that teacher-led is the preferred, though not required, method of delivery. The phrase 'incorporated into each required credit' is also outlined and suggests that by having an online learning experience documented in district coursework, it is assumed that a student successfully completing these courses will have had an online learning experience.
Based on the guidelines, a quality online learning experience is a combination of structured, sustained, integrated, meaningful learning activities accessed via a telecommunications network. A student that has been successful in this type of experience should develop competency for being able to learn in a virtual environment (life long learning). It should be noted that students are expected to have a variety of online learning experiences throughout their school years. The cumulated time across grades six through twelve of these experiences are required to be a minimum of 20 hours.

Online Learning

jpaxton — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:59:37 GMT

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Based on the guidelines, a quality online learning experience is a combination of structured, sustained, integrated, meaningful learning activities accessed via a telecommunications network. A student that has been successful in this type of experience should develop competency for being able to learn in a virtual environment (life long learning). It should be noted that students are expected to have a variety of online learning experiences throughout their school years. The cumulated time across grades six through twelve of these experiences are required to be a minimum of 20 hours.
This document is intended to highlight the variety of experiences available and provide guidance to the varying qualities of these experiences. Through a collection of rich and diverse online learning experiences over time, a student is empowered to be productive in these types of learning experiences beyond school and into continuing education or the work place.

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Core Principles of Online Learning
Essential Characteristics of Quality Online Learning Experiences

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For examples of online learning experiences in tables where "X" indicates which of the essential characteristics outlined previously usually occur in the experience, please see the Online Experience Companion Document (pdf).
Michigan Resources
2004 ~~Michigan~~MI State Technology
Exploring E-learning Reforms for Michigan (pdf), Tom Watkins, Wayne State University
Legislation Requiring Online Learning

Online Learning

jpaxton — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:56:04 GMT

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Michigan Resources
2004 Michigan State Technology Plan: Leading Educational Transformation for Today’s Global Society (pdf)

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for Michigan ~~(pdf),~~(pdf), Tom Watkins,
Legislation Requiring Online Learning
Michigan First State to Require Online Learning
Michigan Merit High School Graduation Requirements FAQ
Michigan Department of Education Online Learning Website

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Guidelines (pdf)
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Michigan Virtual University
~~MVU~~
MVU Career Forward Class
~~REMC~~
REMC Supplementary Guidelines (pdf)
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REMC Online Learning

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GenNet Online
Research Resources

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Teaching Online Courses (November 2006) http://www.nea.org/technology/images/onlineteachguide.pdf
VirtualCourses, November 2006 (pdf)
Virtual Learning and 21st Century ~~Skills (released~~Skills, released November 2006) http://www.nacol.org/docs/VSand21stCenturySkillsFINALPaper.pdf
enGuage:2006 (pdf)
enGuage: A Framework

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Technology Use http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/skills/skills.htm
NCREL and Learning Point (November 2005) A
A Synthesis of

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K–12 Online Learning, NCREL and Learning ~~http://www.ncrel.org/tech/synthesis/~~Point, November 2005

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jpaxton — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:51:06 GMT

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The three options in which a student may engage in an online learning experience are:
Online Courses
Online Learning Experiences
Online Learning Incorporated into Each of the Required Credits

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of the ~~companion document~~Companion Document (pdf) is to
The expectations of an online course are clearly outlined in the guideline document. While all delivery formats from self-paced to teacher-led are described, it is clear that teacher-led is the preferred, though not required, method of delivery. The phrase 'incorporated into each required credit' is also outlined and suggests that by having an online learning experience documented in district coursework, it is assumed that a student successfully completing these courses will have had an online learning experience.
Based on the guidelines, a quality online learning experience is a combination of structured, sustained, integrated, meaningful learning activities accessed via a telecommunications network. A student that has been successful in this type of experience should develop competency for being able to learn in a virtual environment (life long learning). It should be noted that students are expected to have a variety of online learning experiences throughout their school years. The cumulated time across grades six through twelve of these experiences are required to be a minimum of 20 hours.

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The accumulation of online experiences may take place between grades 6-12 to meet the graduation requirement.
Core Principles of Online Learning
~~It should~~Essential Characteristics of Quality Online Learning Experiences
As described earlier in the document, an online learning experience has several elements. These are not meant to be ~~noted~~stand-alone experiences but opportunities to extend learning through online activities. It is important to note that ~~both online courses and~~the collective online learning experiences are expected to:
Be organized inmeant to include a coherent, sequential manner
Have instructional goals, objectives, strategies, and assessments that are aligned with state standards, benchmarks and expectations
Is comparablevariety of experiences.
For examples of online learning experiences in rigor, depth and breadth to traditionally delivered curriculum
Includetables where "X" indicates which of the ~~principles~~essential characteristics outlined previously usually occur in the experience, please see the Online Experience Companion Document (pdf).
Michigan Resources
2004 Michigan State Technology Plan: Leading Educational Transformation for Today’s Global Society (pdf)
Exploring E-learning Reforms for Michigan (pdf), Tom Watkins, Wayne State University
Legislation Requiring Online Learning
Michigan First State to Require Online Learning
Michigan Merit High School Graduation Requirements FAQ
Michigan Department of ~~Universal Design~~Education Online Learning Website
Michigan Merit Curriculum Guidelines (pdf)
Michigan Virtual University
MVU Career Forward Class
REMC Supplementary Guidelines (pdf)
REMC Online Learning Project / GenNet Online
Research Resources
NEA Guide to Teaching Online Courses (November 2006) http://www.nea.org/technology/images/onlineteachguide.pdf
Virtual Learning and 21st Century Skills (released November 2006) http://www.nacol.org/docs/VSand21stCenturySkillsFINALPaper.pdf
enGuage: A Framework for Effective Technology Use http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/skills/skills.htm
NCREL and Learning Point (November 2005) A Synthesis of New Research on K–12 Online Learning
http://www.ncrel.org/tech/synthesis/

Online Learning

jpaxton — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:59:07 GMT

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learning experience.
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The three options in which a student may engage in an online learning experience are:
Online Courses

Online Learning

jpaxton — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:57:19 GMT

The Michigan Merit Curriculum's Online Learning Experience Guideline (pdf) identifies three manners in which students from middle through high school can engage in a meaningful online learning experience.
Based on the guidelines we see online learning defined as "a structured learning activity that utilizes technology with intranet/Internet-based tools and resources as the delivery method for instruction, research, assessment, and communication."
The three options in which a student may engage in an online learning experience are:
Online Courses
Online Learning Experiences
Online Learning Incorporated into Each of the Required Credits
The purpose of the companion document is to give greater detail to the options in which a student may engage in a successful and effective online learning experience. The document is intended to provide guidance to elements to include in an effective online learning experience, as well as concrete examples that a teacher could implement in their lessons today.
The expectations of an online course are clearly outlined in the guideline document. While all delivery formats from self-paced to teacher-led are described, it is clear that teacher-led is the preferred, though not required, method of delivery. The phrase 'incorporated into each required credit' is also outlined and suggests that by having an online learning experience documented in district coursework, it is assumed that a student successfully completing these courses will have had an online learning experience.
Based on the guidelines, a quality online learning experience is a combination of structured, sustained, integrated, meaningful learning activities accessed via a telecommunications network. A student that has been successful in this type of experience should develop competency for being able to learn in a virtual environment (life long learning). It should be noted that students are expected to have a variety of online learning experiences throughout their school years. The cumulated time across grades six through twelve of these experiences are required to be a minimum of 20 hours.
This document is intended to highlight the variety of experiences available and provide guidance to the varying qualities of these experiences. Through a collection of rich and diverse online learning experiences over time, a student is empowered to be productive in these types of learning experiences beyond school and into continuing education or the work place.
It is up to each district as to how to track the 20 hours of experiences. It is suggested that a district use the same manner of tracking online learning experiences as they currently do in tracking a student's community service hours. If students are using a Learning Management System such as Moodle or Blackboard, the log reports are easily accessible and very user friendly for determining the amount of time logged into the system.
The accumulation of online experiences may take place between grades 6-12 to meet the graduation requirement.
Core Principles of Online Learning
It should be noted that both online courses and online experiences are expected to:
Be organized in a coherent, sequential manner
Have instructional goals, objectives, strategies, and assessments that are aligned with state standards, benchmarks and expectations
Is comparable in rigor, depth and breadth to traditionally delivered curriculum
Include the principles of Universal Design for Learning