Approaches to Evaluating Supplemental Online Learning Programs • Robin Winder, Director of Student Learning, Florida Virtual School • Amy McGrath, Principal/Lead Instructor, World Languages, Florida Virtual School • Joe Freidhoff, Director of Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, Michigan Virtual School December 2013
2013 Evaluation of Online Programs
May 25, 2015
This leadership webinar focused on current practices for evaluating program effectiveness, the evaluation tools in use and how state online schools analyze multiple sources of data to understand program success. Presenters will lead a discussion of important considerations around the ongoing formative data collected to inform teachers and administrators about what contributes to student success in online courses. The panelists will explore how their programs approach collection of data and what methodology they use to organize and present data for school or district leaders.
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Approaches to Evaluating Supplemental Online Learning Programs
• Robin Winder, Director of Student Learning, Florida Virtual School• Amy McGrath, Principal/Lead Instructor, World Languages, Florida Virtual
School• Joe Freidhoff, Director of Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute,
Michigan Virtual School
December 2013
Webinar Focus• Evaluation of Supplemental Online
Programs– Information can apply to full time programs as
well as blended learning programs– Takes time to learn what to evaluate, how to
evaluate and how to report results– Perspectives from two well established
programs• Michigan Virtual School: Est. 2000• Florida Virtual School: Est. 1996
About Michigan Virtual School
Fast Facts• Created in 2000 by Public Act 230• Supplemental Program• Mainly High School, Some Middle School• Over 138,000 enrollments since its inception• Currently offer around 200-250 different online
courses
Program Evaluation
• Accreditation• Perceptual Data• Reporting Results• Internal Monitoring• External Assistance
Accreditation
Perceptual Data
Available from: http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/stusurvey.pdf
Reporting Results
Available from: http://www.mivu.org/Portals/0/LegislatureReport_2013.pdf
Reporting Results
Available from: http://www.mivu.org/Portals/0/LegislatureReport_2013.pdf
Reporting Results
Available from: http://www.mivu.org/Portals/0/LegislatureReport_2013.pdf
Reporting Results
Available from: http://www.mivu.org/Portals/0/LegislatureReport_2013.pdf
Reporting Results
Available from: http://www.mivu.org/Portals/0/LegislatureReport_2013.pdf
Reporting Results
Available from: http://www.mivu.org/Portals/0/LegislatureReport_2013.pdf
Internal Monitoring
Internal Monitoring
Internal Monitoring
Internal MonitoringFigure 8. School Names for Drops (Min. 5 Drops)
Internal Monitoring
Vendor Comparison Report
External Assistance
Available from: http://www.sri.com/sites/default/files/publications/supporting-k-12-students-online-learning-2.pdf
Florida Virtual SchoolPart –time, Full- time, Global School
Talk about milestones! As we completed our 15th year, we have served 819,488 total students.
Fully Accredited• North Central Association Commission on
Accreditation and School Improvement• North West Accreditation Commission• Southern Association of College and
Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
• NCAA approval of Core Courses
The Florida Virtual School ApproachSTUDENT DRIVEN
Depth of Knowledge
The effectiveness of my virtual program is ____
A. Highly Effective
B. Effective
C. Below Target
D. Unsure
Formative Assessment• Learning Styles• Pre/Post Tests +• Module Exams +• Live Lessons +• Discussion Based Assessment
= Competency Based Learning
Formative DataTracking Student Success
• Parents and Students are surveyed at intervals• Data Reports that reveal student engagement• Course Health Reports
FLVS Quality AssuranceExamples
• Instructional Audits• Fidelity Checks• Concern & Celebration Reports• Principal Requests• Executive Leadership Requests
Summative Assessments
• Segment Exams• End of Course Assessment• AP Results
FLVS Leaders Influence Student Learning by Promoting Vision
• Balanced Score Card
“Inspect what we Expect”
Algebra EOC Assessment Compared to State
Geometry EOC Assessment Comparison to State 2012-2013
School Year
Biology EOC Assessment Comparison to State 2012-2013 School Year
2012 AP Results
Reporting
• Annual Reports both externally and internally
• Board Updates Monthly• Community Relations Department
FLVSComprehensive Organizational Confidence in
STUDENT MASTERY OUTCOMESbecause of….
• Adaptive Instruction• Competency Based Instruction
• Reflection on student engagement• Quality Assurance and Accountability
Questions
Contact Information
• Florida Virtual School – www.flvs.net – Robin Winder, [email protected] – Amy McGrath, [email protected]
• Michigan Virtual School - www.mivhs.org/ – Joe Freidhoff, [email protected]
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