Online Learning: Progress ReportOnline Learning: Progress Report

Instructional CabinetJanuary 7, 2011

Jeffrey L. Hunt, Ed.D. (jeff_hunt@ipsd.org)Indian Prairie School District 204

Presentation available:www.slideshare.net/jeff_hunt

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Today’s OverviewToday’s Overview

The National Scope of Online Learning

Promising Practices

Profile of the 204 high school e-learner

Course DesignCourse Demo

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DefinitionsDefinitions

Traditional (0%

Online)

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Web Facilitated (<30%)

Blended/Hybrid(30%-79%)Online

(80-100%)http://www.sloanconsortium.org/

Trends in online learningTrends in online learning

2009, 1.5 million (est.) students enrolled online in K-12.

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

70% of school districts offer at least one course online.

http://iwww.nacol.org

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State Virtual Schools 09-State Virtual Schools 09-1010@

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Source: http://www.kpk12.com/wp-content/uploads/KP10-SVSmap.jpg

District Virtual Schools District Virtual Schools 09-1009-10@

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Source: http://www.kpk12.com/wp-content/uploads/KP10-EstDistrictPrograms.jpg

Trends in On-Line Trends in On-Line Learning Learning

In 2009, 5.6 million students enrolled on-

line, 21% Increase over previous year,

yet overall enrollment increased by 1.2%

In Higher Education

http://www.sloanconsortium.org/

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Trends in On-line LearningTrends in On-line Learning

Nearly 30% of all students in higher education taking

courses in fall 2009.

In Higher Education

http://www.sloanconsortium.org/

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Estimate of AdoptionEstimate 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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PROMISING PRACTICESPROMISING PRACTICES

Delivering an Engaging and Challenging Course.

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

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Proctoring major assessments and final exams.

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Using live virtual sessions with software like Elluminate or Wimba Classroom.

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Requiring students have interactivity with the teacher and other students.

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Requiring weekly, purposeful communication between the teacher and individual students.

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

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Challenging problems for accelerated (gifted) students.

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Regular formative assessments, followed by periodic formal evaluations by outside reviewers.

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Research: Who can be Research: Who can be successful?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 Course Menu

◦ Astronomy◦ Consumer Economics◦ English IV: 20th Century Literature

◦ English IV: AP◦ Health◦ U.S. History◦ Middle School Math Course 3

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Who is the 204 High Who is the 204 High School School

E-Learner?E-Learner?Female (White, 47%;

Asian, 6%)Pass course with “A,”

“B” or “C” – 93%Completes work at

home during traditional homework hours.

Enjoys flexibility and pacing.

Seeks quiet to study.Understands the self-

discipline requirements.

Based on 6 semesters of participation data

Course Design -- Course Design -- NavigationNavigation

Health

AstronomyConsumer Economics

Course Design -- VisualCourse Design -- Visual

Course Design -- Course Design -- OrganizationOrganization

Unit Cover PageInternal

NavigationGraphicsVideo PodcastPreview UnitGoals

Course Design – More Course Design – More OrganizationOrganization

Consumer Economics Astronomy

Unit ToC ChecklistStudy GuideRecorded

SessionContentAssessmentsFor Further

Understanding

Course Design -- LessonCourse Design -- Lesson

Colorful Text in Large Font

Attractive Graphics

Appropriate Citations

Audio & Video

Content Consistent with Traditional Curriculum

Applying Online Learning Applying Online Learning to your worldto 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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