MI Online Learning Requriement

Our district has implemented a school sponsored Mobile 1:1 program for several grade levels for the past two years.  Students were given a district owned tablet or phone with 3G capabilities.  Core teachers within Mobile 1:1 program received training that I feel helps to meet the Michigan Online Learning Requirement for K-12 students.  This year the district is expanding the program to students as the B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) will be implemented.  Students will have the opportunity to connect devices to the district wifi.  As I read the Essential Characteristics of Quality Online Learning Experiences

Collaborative experience between students	All students are required to be involved in developing working relationships with an educator and other students online. Look for online collaboration tools, such as a learning management system that must also include collaborative tools such as discussions/forums, Wikis, and Google Docs and Spreadsheets where students can work cooperatively asynchronously and synchronously.
Integrated	Every experience is not only aligned with METS but must also be aligned to Content Standards that support and enhance your curriculum content.
Sustainability	The experience(s) must provide an opportunity to practice using technology tools, explore the virtual learning environment and develop a comfort level operating in this space. This requires a period of time and is not accomplished in just one experience.
Life-long Learning Skills	As a result of the online learning experiences, students will develop proficiencies for online learning throughout their lives. They will become life-long learners and will develop and embrace online skills through accessing, analyzing and evaluating information resources; incorporating communication skills; and practicing problem-solving, interpersonal and self-directional skills.
Teacher Involvement	The teacher is involved in the online learning experience in any of these ways: guiding, facilitating, designing, monitoring, providing feedback, interacting, supporting, assessing and mentoring the online learning experience.

 http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/OE_Companion_Doc_12-06_184084_7.pdf 

I feel the characteristics listed are encouraged or expected within the district’s Mobile 1:1 plan.  I am attending the technology trainings throughout this summer so that I can better implement technology into my learning environment.