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Practical strategies for online & blended teaching.

Unsure where to start with online or blended teaching? Have some ideas, but need more resources? Michigan Virtual has designed a variety of free and low-cost PD courses to support online & blended teaching to help you get started. We know that one of the best ways to support our students online is to experience it for ourselves as a learner. Join us as we provide you not only an online experience but provide examples and resources as you begin to build this online learning experience for your students.

Michigan Virtual Micro-credential courses

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.

Level 1 Courses
OTL Level 1 – Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning
OTL Level 1 – Setting Up Your Online Classroom
OTL Level 1 – Student Engagement
OTL Level 1 – Communicating in Online Classrooms
OTL Level 1 – Grading and Feedback
OTL Level 1 – Discussion Boards
OTL Level 1 – Course Content
OTL Level 1 – Supporting Exceptional Students
Level 2 Courses
OTL Level 2 – Effective OTL
OTL Level 2 – Academic Integrity
OTL Level 2 – Classroom Management
OTL Level 2 – Term Management
OTL Level 2 – Class Data and Progress
OTL Level 2 – Assessments
OTL Level 2 – Student Support
OTL Level 2 – Community Building

Blended Teaching Courses

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. 

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National Online Standards Series

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.