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RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES & RISKSMAY 3 , 2011
PRESENTED BY ZOE BROWN
Effective K-12 Online Learning:
Then
Now
Online learning is defined as learning that takes place partially or entirely over the Internet.
U.S. Department of Education
Online learning is one of the fastest growing trends…
From 2002-03 to
2004-05
Increased 65%
1 million students
in2007-2008
Why an Online Program in our District?
Student demand is increasing AP college level courses Remedial courses Failed courses
Need to build 21st century skills in students Self direction/regulation Critical thinking Problem solving Reasoning
A new interest is emerging Several states have adopted policies for virtual schools Constituent pressure
E-Learni
ng
Student
Design
Instruction
Technology
Administration
E-Learni
ng
Student
Guidelines: Student
Address the needs of students who are at different ends of the academic continuum
Address the different learning styles of students
Evaluate the quality of the course from a student perspective
E-Learni
ng
Design
Guidelines: Course Design
Create courses that are rich in interaction, collaboration, and support
Ensure that online courses allow students to expand their conceptual and experiential background
Develop stimulating online materials
E-Learni
ng
Instruction
Guidelines for Instruction
Consider teacher professional development that addresses the unique nature of online instruction
Engage in and contribute to research about the teaching and learning process
E-Learni
ng
Technology
Guidelines: Technological Approaches
Make the world wide web a central focus
Immerse students in information and communication technologies
Combine asynchronous and synchronous communication tools
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ng
Administration
Guidelines: Administrative Practices
Provide strong student support services
Adopt sound data management practices
E-Learni
ng
Student
Design
Instruction
Technology
Administration
References
Cavanaugh, C. , & Blomeyer, R. (Eds.). (2007). What works in k-12 online learning. Eugene, OR:
International Society for Technology in Education.
Cavanaugh, C., Gillan, K.J., Kromrev, J., Hess, M., & Blomeyer, R. (2004). The effects of distance
education on k-12 student outcomes: A meta-analysis. Napersville, IL: Learning Point Associates.
Retrieved from www.ncrel.org/tech/distance/k12distance.pdf
DiPietro, M., Ferdig, R.E., Black, E.W., & Preston, M. (2008). Best practices in teaching k-12 online:
Lessons learned from Michigan Virtual School teachers. Journal of Interactive Online Learning,
7
(1), 12-35. Retrieved from www.ncolr.org/jiol
Kay, R. (2010, November). A model for evaluating online learning in secondary school
environments. Paper session presented at the meeting of 16th Annual Sloan Consortium
International Conference on Online Learning, Orlando, FL
References
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development,
Policy and Program Studies Service (2010). Evaluation of evidence-based practices in
online learning: A meta-analysis and review of online learning studies. Retrieved from
http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf