Search results
Explore options that meet individual student needs and discover the long-term benefits of online learning, including college and career readiness. Reviewing the course catalog is a great way to determine which opportunities will be the best fit!
- About This Guide
- Introduction to Online Learning
- Michigan’s Online Course Catalog
- Why Students Choose Online Learning
- First Things First
- Considerations Before You Decide
- School Support
- Advice For Parent/Guardian
- Conclusion
- Research and Resources For Online Learning Programs
This guide has been prepared by Michigan Virtual™, through its Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute® (MVLRI), with the insight of experienced mentors, instructors, administrators, and customer service representatives from Michigan Virtual. It is intended for parents, guardians, counselors, and others who guide students in their decision abo...
Thanks to an annual report on online learning in Michigan, statistics are available on the use and performance of K-12 students in an online environment. Based on data presented in Michigan’s K-12 Virtual Learning Effectiveness Report, 2021-2022, we know that: 1. 666 of Michigan school districts reported at least one virtual enrollment. 2. 57% of t...
Michigan’s Online Course Catalog contains syllabi information (such as state academic standards, prerequisites, instructor contact time expectations, available academic support, and outcomes and objectives) as well as enrollment and course dates for online courses made available by Michigan school districts and Michigan Virtual. All courses in the ...
Students want to learn online for a variety of reasons. The Foundation for Blended and Online Learning (2017) published a report on why students choose blended and online schools. The report authors used surveys, focus groups, and interviews with students, along with other data to create the report. The report identified three broad reasons student...
As a parent, your role in helping your student decide if online learning is the most effective way for him/her to learn is extremely important. According to the State School Aid Act, you must give your permission for your student to take online classes. Before you sign off, you want to be confident your student is well suited to learn online.
Student Related
1. Consider how 1-2 hours a day per course will be balanced with your student’s other commitments and life in general. 2. Let your student choose the specific online course(s) whenever possible. Attention to a student’s motivation for enrolling in an online course can go a long way toward eventual success. 3. Discuss academic records, rubric results, and enrollment decisions with your student and school. 4. Consider where your student will be working — in a designated space at school (classro...
Course Related
1. Are you or the school paying for the course? Districts can and do pay for online courses according to Section 21f of the State School Aid Act. 2. Is your student an athlete needing courses that are NCAAapproved? 3. Has the online course provider earned accreditation from a recognized regional or national accrediting body? 4. Will successful completion of the course generate credit? 5. What course requirements, guidelines or additional information does the provider share on the school’s web...
After you and your student make some key decisions, you are prepared to talk with your student’s academic advisor and/or other staff involved in the school’s online program. Communication between student, parent, mentor and online instructor are critical to student success in online learning. Below are some examples of questions that may help facil...
Before class starts and until the course is completed: 1. Reinforce that online courses are as important as face-to-face courses. 2. Help your student establish and maintain a regular schedule for working on his/her virtual course daily. 3. Review the syllabus with your student and define expectations. 4. Agree on incentives and consequences. 5. Se...
Many Michigan districts are implementing high-quality online learning options for their students, yet too many are not. The effective practices and data shared in this guide can help parents discuss online learning opportunities with their school. Parents are an integral partner in the team that can affect student success even though their responsi...
Michigan’s K-12 Virtual Learning Effectiveness Report, 2020-21, produced annually, reflects continued growth in K-12 online enrollments in Michigan. The report provides school districts with the opportunity to benchmark their own virtual learning programs against their peers in the state. This opportunity should be an important step in a program’s ...
A student’s course grades and assignments can be observed in the Student Learning Portal without accessing the Gradebook within the Learning Management System (LMS). Use the options within your Dashboard to view items such as the Activity and Course Pacing Guides and more.
Michigan Virtual offers free online courses for those looking to learn more about NSQOL. Parents and students can use Michigan’s Online Course Catalog to locate courses, but should not enroll students into courses themselves. Enrollment in online courses does not occur through the website.
Michigan’s Online Learning Law. Thanks to Michigan’s 21f legislation, students in grades K through 12 who are enrolled in a Michigan public school can take up to two online courses per academic term at no cost. Create an enrollment request.
Sep 26, 2023 · The Grades Progress page allows students and mentors to monitor the progress of online courses. On this page, view graded items by unit, progress checkpoints, and the overall grade up to the current date. Details: First, log in to the Student Learning Portal (SLP) and access your course.
People also ask
Are Michigan students aware of Michigan's online learning graduation requirement?
Do Michigan students have an online learning experience?
Can Michigan students take online courses?
How many online courses can I take in Michigan?
What programs are available in Michigan?
How many Michigan students take virtual courses?
Explore useful resources, watch informative videos, see sample schedules, and take an interactive quiz that can help you decide whether online public school is right for your child. Discover how online learning works with Michigan Connections Academy, a free online public school designed by experts in online education.
