Accountability for Students in K-12 Online Learning: Perspectives from Michigan Stakeholders and Beyond

Leanna Archambault; Kathryn Kennedy; Joe Freidhoff

Online Learning Journal Vol. 20, No. 3 (Jul 08, 2016)

Policy surrounding K-12 online learning continues to evolve as the field grows exponentially. In Michigan, Section 21f of the State School Aid Act enacted in 2013 strengthened parents\u2019 and students\u2019 ability to request online courses: “A...

K-12 Online and Blended Teacher Certifications: Striking a Balance Between Policy and Proficiency

Kristen DeBruler; Leanna Archambault; Joe Freidhoff

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 4115–4121

This paper describes a brief overview of the different approaches various states have adopted to attempt to address the need for quality teachers in online environments. These include state level endorsements, online teaching certificates offered by ...

Data Visualization Research in K-12 Online Schools

Susan Lowes; Peiyi Lin; Joe Cozart; Joseph Freidhoff

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1483–1484

This panel will bring together leading experts in the area of data visualization to share their research in this area. Joe Freidhoff will share interactive reports that he uses at Michigan Virtual School. Susan Lowes and Peiyi Lin will share their...

Topics: Schools, Virtual Schooling

Recruiting, hiring, training, supporting, and evaluating teachers: A Cross-case analysis of teaching infrastructure across K-12 virtual schools

Kathryn Kennedy; Joseph Freidhoff; Amy Michalowski; Joe Cozart

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1481–1482

This panel will delve into research conducted by the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, a division of Michigan Virtual University. The research focused on similarities and differences across K-12 virtual schools with focus on teacher...

Topics: Virtual Schooling, Schools, Evaluation, Training

Supporting virtual students: Ensuring success for all

Keryn Pratt; Leanna Archambault; Jered Borup; Kathryn Kennedy; Joe Freidhoff; Justin Bruno; Kristen DeBruler; Rebecca Stimson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 851–857

This panel explores three aspects of how we can best support the increasing numbers of students involved in some form of virtual learning. Archambault et al. report on conversations surrounding accountability specific to K-12 online learning that...

Topics: K-12 Online Learning