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Update on Online Learning Strategies for Curriculum Directors - Meeting Recap (October 2010)

On October 5, 2010, Barb Fardell, Ed Tech Manager for State Cyber Schools, led a meeting for curriculum directors regarding the implementation of online learning strategies. Key topics included the operation of charter cyber schools like Grand Valley and Ferris, which serve 400 K-12 students, with potential expansion to 1,000. The session discussed 19 district ISD waivers and statewide waivers, delivery methods, and the importance of mentoring in online education. Resources included various learning management systems and support from organizations like Michigan Virtual High School.

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Update on Online Learning Strategies for Curriculum Directors - Meeting Recap (October 2010)

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  1. Online Learning UpdateTechnology and Curriculum Directors MeetingOctober 5, 2010Barb Fardell – Ed Tech Manager

  2. State Cyber Schools • Two Legislated Charter Cyber Schools • Grand Valley – K12 • Ferris – Connections Academy • 400 K -12 Students 1st year • 2nd year may expand up to 1,000 via 1 dropout/1 non-dropout

  3. Seat Time Waivers • 19 Individual District/ISD Waivers • Genesee ISD Statewide Waiver • 5-0-B of the Pupil Accounting Manual • Sent to All District and ISD Superintendents August 5, 2010 • Implementation 2010-2011 School Year – 2nd semester for some

  4. 5-0-B Seat Time Waivers • Method of Delivery • Offline and online • Teacher-Facilitated Instruction • Delivery inside an LMS by a HQT • Class Schedules • Full year schedule with anticipated credits for each student allows students to take 1 or 2 courses at a time

  5. 5-0-B Seat Time Waivers • Students with 12 or more credits must take the MME • Participate in MDE Evaluation • District to provide computer and broadband connectivity

  6. 5-0-B Seat Time Waivers • Full-Time Pupil Requirement • 20 Logins within 30 day count period • An email from STUDENT to MENTOR may count as a login if student is not yet in the learning environment by count day

  7. 5-0-B Seat Time Waivers • Teacher of record must be identified • An on-site mentor must be assigned

  8. Resources for STWs • GenNET Portal via GISD Statewide Waiver • Aventa • Michigan Virtual High School • Florida Virtual School • K12 • Lincoln Interactive • Northwestern University • University of Nebraska • Virtual Greenbush • Widening Advancements for Youth - WAY

  9. Resources for STWs • District delivered instruction • Michigan Digital Content • 32 Online Courses • Blackboard or Moodle • No cost to ANY Michigan school • Can be changed • Cannot be resold

  10. Questions? • http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/5-O-B_SeatTimeWaivers_329678_7.pdf • http://gennetonline.geneseeisd.org/ • http://www.gennet.us/mlo_requests/request.asp • http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-5235_6539-22360--,00.html

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