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Michigan High School Graduation Requirements Online Learning Experience

Michigan High School Graduation Requirements Online Learning Experience. October 2006. Overview of Michigan Merit Curriculum. 2011 Requirements (2006 8 th grade class) 4 English Language Arts 4 Mathematics (1 in senior year) 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Physical Education/Health

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Michigan High School Graduation Requirements Online Learning Experience

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  1. Michigan High School Graduation RequirementsOnline Learning Experience October 2006

  2. Overview of Michigan Merit Curriculum 2011 Requirements (2006 8th grade class) • 4 English Language Arts • 4 Mathematics (1 in senior year) • 3 Science • 3 Social Studies • 1 Physical Education/Health • 1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts • On-line course/experience 2016 Requirements (2006 3rd grade class) • 2 credits/experience in Languages other than English

  3. Why…Economic Survival • Our students face both national and international competition • Research shows many students are not prepared to succeed in college or workplace • Michigan’s economic success is tied to a well-educated workforce • Michigan residents will become lifelong learners

  4. Creative problem solvers Effective communicators Flexibility - ability to adapt Students prepared to use technology to work and learn Why…Employers Want

  5. What Was MDE’s Charge? • Create a set of subject matter content expectations and guidelines that will ensure rigorous learning for all students in high school so as to meet the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum • Convene committees that represent the highest levels of expertise

  6. What Was MDE’s Charge? • Align expectations to national and international standards • Submit work for public and national reviews • Publish documents that are useful to teachers, parents, students, and the community • Course quality guidelines • Resources for fulfilling requirement

  7. Who Was Involved? • Local School Districts, REMCs, ISDs • Principals • Superintendents • Teachers • MVU/MVHS • Professional Organizations • MACUL • MASA • Career & Technical Education • Higher Ed

  8. Who Was Involved • Review Committees • Web Review • National Review • North American Council for Online Learning

  9. OSI Curriculum Protocol

  10. Online Learning Experience Guidelines

  11. Online Requirement Guidelines for this learning experience have been developed • Credit or non-credit course or learning experience OR… • District has integrated online learning into each credit area required for graduation

  12. Capacity • Internet or intranet access • Fast, reliable Internet connection, with a minimum of a 56.6 KBps. (broadband recommended) • Sound cards and headphones

  13. 1st in the Nation • Michigan is first state to require an online learning experience • Frameworks must be in place to ensure student success • Teacher professional learning • Technology • Quality curriculum

  14. Assistive Technology • Software that enlarges the image on the screen • Alternative keyboards or mouse-type devices • Software that reads back to the user (screen readers) • Software that lets the user dictate to the computer

  15. Definition of Online Learning A structured learning activity that utilizes technology with intranet/internet-based tools and resources as the delivery method for instruction, research, assessment, and communication.

  16. 3 Ways to Fulfill Requirement • Take an online course, or • Participate in an online experience, or • Participate in online experiences incorporated into each of the required credit courses of the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

  17. Delivery Formats • Teacher-Led • Course delivery via LMS • Blended Instruction • Instruction may include F2F, ITV, Video Conferencing and must have an LMS component • Teacher-Facilitated • Instructor motivates, leads, structures the experience • Self-Paced • Student is solely responsible for learning and success • Tutorial types of online instruction • “Teacherless” courses

  18. Self-Paced Caveat If the self-paced course is being taken for high school credit it is recommended that this format is not used by schools as a strategy to meet the online learning provision contained in Michigan’s high school graduation requirements.

  19. Duration Minimum accumulation of 20 hours in a sustained learning activity.

  20. District Obligations • Opportunities in place by 2007-08 school year to meet all graduation requirements • If not, proposal for phase-in plan

  21. Collaboration is the Key Our Partners • Higher Education • Local School District Staff • ISD and RESA Consultants • Career and Technical Educators • Special Education and Support Staff • Content and Curriculum Consultants • Professional Organizations • Others

  22. Find Information on Web Michigan.gov/highschool (with link to HSCE site) http://www.michigan.gov/highschool Michigan.gov/hsce http://www.michigan.gov/hsce

  23. MDE Contact Information Jeremy M. Hughes, Ph.D. Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer Hughesj@michigan.gov Dr. Yvonne Caamal Canul, Director Office of School Improvement Canuly@michigan.gov Betty Underwood, Assistant Director Office of School Improvement Underwoodb@michigan.gov Barb Fardell, Manager Office of Educ. Technology & Data Coordination Fardellb@michigan.gov

  24. QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS?

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