An Analysis of Student Engagement Patterns and Online Course Outcomes in Wisconsin
July 2016
This study sought to identify distinct patterns—or trajectories—of students' engagement within their online courses over time and examine whether these patterns were associated with their academic outcomes in the online course. The study used data collected by Wisconsin Virtual School's learning management system and student information system.
November 2015
This study analyzed the results of a survey administered to Wisconsin Virtual School teachers about the training in which they participated related to online instruction, the challenges they encounter while teaching online, and the type of training they thought would help them address those challenges. The report includes a copy of the survey that states, districts, or other online learning programs can use to collect data about the professional experiences of their online teachers.
Online Course Use in Iowa and Wisconsin Public High Schools: The Results of Two Statewide Surveys
January 2015
This study involved the development and administration of a survey to describe online course use in Iowa and Wisconsin brick-and-mortar public high schools during the 2012–13 school year.
