K12 Online Learning: What we Know Now -- SLATE Conference 2010

SLATE ConferenceOctober 22, 2010

Jeffrey L. Hunt, Ed.D. ([email protected])Indian Prairie School District 204

Presentation available:www.slideshare.net/jeff_hunt

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Today’s OverviewOnline learning is a

powerful trend that enables schools to: Improve curricular

offerings Provide students with a

variety of learning opportunities

Promising Practices can guide course development

Look at your research

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Today’s GoalsAfter today’s

discussion:identify the

importance of online learning and identify promising practices in online learning.

Research can provide valuable insights.

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Why do we create opportunities for students?

LegalCo-curricular for complete experience at school.Prepare student for the future

AP CoursesSchool to WorkSTEMCareerLearn online

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Trends on on-line LearningMichigan requires

one on-line class for graduation.

For 2010 in Alabama, one on-line class required for graduation.

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Trends in online learning2009, 2 million (est.)

on-line class enrollments in K-12.

K-12 on-line growing at 30% per year

http://iwww.nacol.org

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State Virtual Schools 08-09

Source: http://vss2009.wikispaces.com/welcome

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Trends in On-Line Learning In 2008, 4.6 million students enrolled on-

line, 17% Increase over previous year, yet

overall enrollment increased by 1.2%

In Higher Education

http://www.sloanconsortium.org/node/907

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Trends in On-line Learning

Over 25% of all students in higher education taking

courses in fall 2008.

In Higher Education

http://www.sloanconsortium.org/node/907

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Estimate of Adoption

If rate of adoption follows the classic disruptive innovation model, by 2018, 50% of all high school courses will be online.

--Clayton M. Christensen

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Is Online Disruptive?

Diagram © Clayton Christensen

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PROMISING PRACTICESDelivering an Engaging and Challenging Course.

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PROMISING PRACTICESUsing the same course outlines, major assessments and courses examinations as face-to-face courses.

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PROMISING PRACTICESProctoring major assessments and final exams.

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PROMISING PRACTICESUsing live virtual sessions with software like Elluminate or Wimba Classroom.

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PROMISING PRACTICESRequiring students have interactivity with the teacher and other students.

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PROMISING PRACTICESRequiring weekly, purposeful communication between the teacher and individual students.

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PROMISING PRACTICESAdding oral exams at milestone points in the course to check for understanding.

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PROMISING PRACTICESChallenging problems for accelerated (gifted) students.

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PROMISING PRACTICESRegular formative assessments, followed by periodic formal evaluations by outside reviewers.

Who can be successful?Achievement and Self-Esteem Beliefs – Students

require a high degree of self-motivation, and [they] must perceive that their success depends on their own contributions, rather than those of the course or teacher.

Responsibility/Risk Taking – Students have to take the initiative [to] complete tasks, even when all the information may not be given and the correct way to proceed may not be clear.

Technology Skills and Access – Students in on-line courses not only must be skilled at using on-line resources but also should have better-than-average access to them.

Organization and Self-Regulation – Even more than other academic activities, on-line environments seem to require students to have excellent organization and study skills.

Roblyer, M.D. and Marshall, J. (2002). Prediction success of virtual high school students: Preliminary results from an educational success prediction instrument.

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Course Menu The courses offered by IPSD fit the overall

objectives of online learning and a rigorous curriculum. AstronomyConsumer Economics (CAIT content)English IV 20th Century LiteratureEnglish IV APHealthU.S. History

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This is not course rigor!

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Who are the Students?What are we learning about our Students?

What are they telling us?

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Student Advice Only take this course if you are self-motivated enough to do it. It’s not bad at all if you manage your time wisely and set goals for yourself to finish it on time. I wrote down all of the due dates in my assignment notebook so I could see when they were coming up to remind myself or else I knew that I would probably forget.

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Applying Online Learning to your world

This will be part of our students’ futures in higher education, business, or military.

Let’s prepare for our students their future opportunities.

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Developing a Business PlanWhat is the purpose?Who is the audience?How are courses

delivered?What is the level of

faculty involvement?Are courses made

locally or purchased?How will the

technology be supported?

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See associated document

SummaryOnline education

will be in students’ futures.

Set your directionReview your

program frequently.Enjoy the

opportunity.

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