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Research Clearinghouse for K-12 Blended & Online Learning
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
With Michigan’s school aid act for the 2012-13 school year, the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, housed at Michigan Virtual University, was asked to create a clearinghouse for research re
Where should I publish?
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
We have compiled a list of peer-reviewed journals that publish pertinent scholarship specific to K-12 online and blended learning. The list includes journal titles, publishers, impact factor (when app
Universal Student Transcripts — It's Only a Matter of Time
Since the voluntary use of Internet technologies entered education, several waves of innovation have occurred; I would argue we are now at Wave Number 5 — personalized learning records or what I call
Lessons in physical space from the library
Jeff Gerlach
GVSU's library is a flexible study environment that K-12 education should emulate.
This Is Fourth Grade: A Blended Odyssey
Jeff Gerlach
Mary Wever personalizes learning to meet the diverse needs of her students.
Make intermittent internet access normal
Jeff Gerlach
The digital divide need not turn your classroom into a case of have/have-nots
A new snow day ritual: Learn from home!
Jeff Gerlach
Could schools hold classes even when the weather closes down the building?
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