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Online Course Choice

Online Course Choice. Section 21f of the State School Aid Act. Michigan ASCD: The Future of Learning March 10, 2014. Continuum of Choice. Course Choice States. Policy Decision for Schools. Consumer and Provider ?. Policy Framework (Sec. 21f).

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Online Course Choice

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  1. Online Course Choice Section 21f of the State School Aid Act Michigan ASCD: The Future of Learning March 10, 2014

  2. Continuum of Choice

  3. Course Choice States

  4. Policy Decision for Schools Consumer and Provider?

  5. Policy Framework (Sec. 21f) • Unprecedented statewide choice at the course level • Expands district-based online learning options • Key role for schools in determining quality & rigor • Schools decide if they want to be providers

  6. Michigan Policy 2000 - Michigan Virtual School (P.A. 230 of 2000) 2004 - Support for online PD (P.A. 351 of 2004) 2006 - Online learning experience (P.A. 123 & 124 of 2006) 2008 - Seat Time Waivers (MDE) 2009 - 2 full-time cyber schools. (P.A. 205 of 2009) 2012 - Lift cap on cyber schools (P.A. 129 of 2012) 2012 - Expand authorizers of cyber schools (P.A. 129 of 2012) 2012 - Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (P.A. 201 of 2013).

  7. 21F Definition: Online Course • Credit or a grade • Internet-connected • Separated by time or location or both • Michigan teaching certificate • Instructional methods

  8. Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to enroll in online courses. With parent consent, a district shall enroll a pupil in up to 2online courses as requested by the pupil during an academic term. Select online courses from the educating district’s catalog or from the statewide catalog. Expand Online Learning

  9. Local & Statewide Catalogs Link on District Web Site Local Catalog Statewide Catalog www.micourses.org Educating District (resident) Educating Districts (remote)

  10. Course Payment Ceiling Semester-Length Course Trimester-Length Course

  11. Performance Payment Process 20% Completion* 80% (Enrollment) *As determined by the enrolling district

  12. Pupil has already earned credits for the course Online course cannot generate credits Online course is inconsistent with pupil’s remaining graduation requirements or career interests Reasons to Deny Enrollments

  13. Does not possess the prerequisite knowledge or skills Failed a previous online course in the same subject The online course is of insufficient quality or rigor. (reasonable effort to find an alternative) Reasons to Deny Enrollments

  14. 21f Tool Kit • Resources include: • Sample Letters and Forms • Draft Policies • Online Learner Readiness Rubric • Parent Guide • Sample Counselor Checklist • Sample Online Learner Agreement Form • Input from MDE, MASSP, MEMSPA, MASA, MAISA, MASB, MACUL, Michigan ASCD and the REMC Association of Michigan

  15. MVU Planning Guide • Aligned to the School Improvement Framework • School District Planning Rubric • Student Readiness Rubric http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/MVU_RPT_PlanningGuide.pdf

  16. 21f Information Sessions • Topics for discussion include: • What is 21f? • What are the major implications of 21f of which districts should be aware? • What guidance has the Department provided districts (FAQ)? • What questions do you have that are unanswered? • Informal discussion between district leaders and ISD/REMC/MVU representatives

  17. Best practices Online learning standards State content standards Course Quality Review Process http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/guidelines_model_2013.pdf

  18. Online Course Reviewer Training • Topics addressed include: • General 21f Overview • 21f Tool Kit for Districts • Statewide Catalog (http://micourses.org) • Course Review Process and Guidelines • Hands-on Mini-Review Experience

  19. MyBlend

  20. Professional Development • Introduction to OnlineTeaching and Learning: • A free 4 week facilitated course for K-12 educators examines: • Online course quality standards, teaching and designing for online course delivery • Effective online communication and managing student behavior • Evaluating technology tools • Developing online assessments.

  21. Joe Freidhoff jfreidhoff@mivu.org Jamey Fitzpatrick jfitz@mivu.org

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