Comprised of 16 expert-designed courses aligned with the National Standards for Quality Online Learning, our Online Teaching & Learning (OTL) series equips educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to bring high-quality online instruction to their students.
We have a variety of free and low-cost online professional development courses that give teachers the opportunity to earn SCECHs while exploring best practices for blended instruction and classroom design.Â
Digital content can revolutionize students’ learning by allowing them to learn at their own pace, access content in multiple formats, and receive immediate feedback. This course walks educators through pros and cons of using digital content in a blended classroom. You’ll unpack what it means...
Technology, when used strategically, can bring together the best of the face-to-face and digital world in an effort to best meet the various needs of your students. In this course, you will focus on the basic framework of blended learning and how it can impact...
Blended classrooms allow teachers to bring together the best aspects of the face-to-face and digital worlds to offer students a greater degree of control over their learning. In this course, you will learn why educators choose blended learning, explore exciting and effective models, and then...
You already have assessments in your classroom that measure the objectives and standards you’re trying to achieve. These assessments most likely fit your teaching style and philosophy. In this course, you will be challenged to consider further opportunities to allow students to demonstrate their learning...
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Tired of one-size-fits-all teaching and learning? The Modern Classrooms Project model ensures that every student gets the individualized support they need. It works for thousands of educators world-wide, and it can work for you!...
We have developed a series of free online professional development courses that inform educators about the National Standards for Quality Online Learning. View these courses below.
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Whether teaching face-to-face or online, your goals and concerns as an educator remain the same including how to connect, communicate, and meet expectations with students. This course will help you get started online by...
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. When transferring traditional course material online, you may feel as though you are being asked to evolve from an instructional planner to an instructional designer overnight. Luckily, with some modifications, many aspects of face-to-face...
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. You prioritize incorporating accurate, quality assessments and delivering important feedback in your classroom, but are you wondering how to maintain those efforts in an online setting? In this course, you will review the National...
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. A one-size-fits-all approach to instruction cannot always meet the needs of all learners in any setting, including an online classroom. In this course, you will review the National Standards for Quality (NSQ) Online Teaching...
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