Partner Communications
November 2020
Sincerely,
Anne Craft
Executive Director of Outreach
Michigan Virtual
Student Courses
Michigan Virtual’s Spring 2021 courses are now open for enrollment! You can explore their calendar and course catalog to view which of their 250+ online courses for grades 6-12 will be available for 20-week (semester) and 13-week (trimester) terms. Every course is taught by a Michigan-certified teacher, so it is recommended that those interested in enrolling do so early to secure their registrations.
For Teachers
Do you have questions you’d like to ask a seasoned online teacher or instructional designer? Michigan Virtual is piloting “Virtual Office Hours,” a free opportunity for you to schedule a virtual appointment and receive 1:1 personalized support from an advisor who’s been there. Schedule a free appointment →
For many teachers, the abrupt shift to remote teaching has been a challenging one. If you’re looking for practical strategies for improving the quality of your online instruction, check out Michigan Virtual‘s free online professional development series on “Transitioning to Remote Learning” and “National Online Standards.” In these free courses, you’ll learn strategies you can try out in your virtual classroom tomorrow! Explore courses →
For Administrators
For a limited time, we’re offering Michigan schools & districts the opportunity to design a customized mental health & SEL portal for their school community for a nominal fee of $1000. In addition to access to digital lessons, you’ll receive district/school-specific branding, custom reporting, single sign-on, and more. Customize your program →
For many teachers, the abrupt shift to remote teaching has been a challenging one. If you’re looking for practical strategies for improving the quality of your online instruction, check out Michigan Virtual‘s free online professional development series on “Transitioning to Remote Learning” and “National Online Standards.” In these free courses, you’ll learn strategies you can try out in your virtual classroom tomorrow! Explore courses →
From Our Blog
“Student-centered learning” is a phrase used often in education, but what does it really mean? See a full breakdown of this transformative concept in Michigan Virtual’s multi-part blog series that takes a deep dive into key components and examples of student-centered learning. Start at the beginning →
The dream of education has ALWAYS been student-centered learning. As cracks in our education system are revealed, let’s not forget to keep our eyes firmly fixed on this horizon. This article from Michigan Virtual’s blog draws on inspiration from educational leaders around the nation to articulate a vision for the future of learning and what needs to happen for us to arrive there. Read more →
From Our Podcast
The Digital Backpack podcast, powered by Michigan Virtual, is dedicated to sharing tips and tricks for educators as they navigate their journey through online and blended learning. Join host, Jeff Gerlach, as he discovers new tools and resources for classroom use, talks to practitioners who are doing great things with their students, and has some fun! In the most recent episodes, Jeff talks design thinking with Ariel Raz, redesigning learning with Adam Rubin, diversity in education with Dr. Jay Marks, and SEL during a pandemic with Lauren Kazee. View all episodes →