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MU College of Education Virtual School. A Bit of History. Reorganization of all University of Missouri “online and distance” education programs 2009 - 2011 MU Direct CDIS ET @ MO All combined into MIZZOU ONLINE MU High School: part of Center for Distance and Independent Study (CDIS)
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A Bit of History • Reorganization of all University of Missouri “online and distance” education programs 2009 - 2011 • MU Direct • CDIS • ET @ MO • All combined into MIZZOU ONLINE • MU High School: part of Center for Distance and Independent Study (CDIS) • Offering “asynchronous” courses for nearly 100 years • MU High School moved to UM College of Education – effective July 1, 2011
Opportunities • Create a new virtual school offering multiple options: • Semester-based courses with digital resources • Taught by instructors provided by CoE VS • Taught by teachers from districts – courses hosted on CoE VS Learning Management System (LMS) • Hybrid (face-to-face and online) • Fully online • Licensed to districts for use on their LMS • Hybrid (face-to-face and online) • Fully online
Timeline • Establish CoE VS Learning Management System and organize course development teams by October 2011 • Course development - beginning with high school level • Biology I (first semester) and American Govt ready to pilot by January 2012 • Remaining core courses (both semesters) ready to pilot by June 2012 • Continue development of remaining courses down to elementary level through June 2013 • Develop staffing infrastructure/support system by January 2012 • Secure strategic partnerships to support CoE VS
The Future of Learning in Missouri www.msbanet.org
Collaborative Efforts • University of Missouri College of Education • Missouri School Boards’ Association • MOREnet
Vision for a New Consortium • Partnership of Missouri public school districts, institutions of higher education, professional education associations, and selected private-sector partners • Dedicated to the development of high quality instructional opportunities for students and professional development for teachers and administrators
Stakeholders’ Meeting • Discover the “future of learning” for Missouri P-20 education • Understand the relevance of digital learning and its implications for • Enhanced learning for Missouri students • Rural, urban and suburban settings • Teacher and administrator preparation programs • Induction and mentoring programs • Leveraging existing resources
MSBA On-LineConsortium MSBA On-Line will serve as: • The coordinator of the consortium, • A clearing house for the procurement and/or development of courses utilizing current technologies and learning systems, and • A resource center for member districts for professional development, technical support, financial planning, and policy advocacy and development
Definition • What does the “future of learning” mean to you? • For students? • For teachers? • For administrators? • For pre-services teacher educators? • For graduate degree programs? • For professional development?
Discussion Questions • How does your district define “virtual” or “distance” learning for students? • What is your district doing with distance learning? • Grade levels • Subject/content areas • Purpose • What prevents your district from doing more with virtual or distance learning?
Next Steps • Survey all Missouri districts about online/distance education • Field test survey September 21 - 23 • Distribute survey beginning September 29 • Superintendents • Curriculum Directors • Principals • Counselors • IT Directors • Introduction at MSBA/MASA Pre-Conference 9/29/11 • Further development based on survey results • Offer services through MSBA On-Line January 2011
Wrap-Up • Expect survey link for field test of survey from Dan • Watch for additional information about MSBA On-Line