Our free resources help teachers, parents/guardians, students, administrators, mentors, and school board members learn more about best practices in online learning.
Parents, guardians, mentors, educators, students, school board members, and administrators can find helpful guides and resources to kick-start online education success.
Michigan Virtual’s blog (The Digital Backpack) shares findings and expert insight to help shed light on online education and blended learning.
Thanks to Michigan’s 21f legislation, students in grades K through 12 who are enrolled in a Michigan public school can take up to two online courses per academic term at no cost.
Our Online Learning Program Self-Assessment tool is designed to assist schools and educators in evaluating and improving their online learning offerings. It is based on the National Standards for Quality Online Learning (NSQOL) and provides a comprehensive rubric for schools to gather evidence, collaborate with team members, and assess themselves for areas of improvement. By following the guidelines set by the NSQOL, our self-assessment tool empowers schools to enhance their online learning programs effectively. Join schools and educators across the nation in using our user-friendly tool to elevate online education quality.
Michigan Virtual has compiled a list of web accessibility tools for schools, educators and students. These resources are teacher-friendly and focus on tools and practices that teachers can use to determine how accessible websites or digital content are for their students.
Strategies for Online Success (SOS) is an orientation to learning online geared towards preparing students for the transition from taking courses in-person to taking them online.
Designed to complement one another, the National Standards for Quality Online Learning have been the benchmark for online programs, districts and state agencies since their creation in 2007. The updated standards are listed as one of the competency frameworks in the IMS Global National Registry.
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