Just the essentials: What mentors of online students want and need from professional learning

Citation

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute. (2026, February 6). Just the essentials: What mentors of online students want and need from professional learning. Michigan Virtual. https://michiganvirtual.org/blog/what-mentors-want-and-need-from-professional-learning/

Abstract

Research indicates that online learners perform better when they have strong onsite mentor support. But mentors need support, too. Drawing on survey responses, this blog examines mentors’ current practices, key challenges, and unmet needs—and what those insights mean for designing more effective professional learning.

Authors

• Michigan Virtual

Reference Type

Blog

Keywords

• Mentoring
• Professional learning