All images must have an attribution unless they are Michigan Virtual’s original. In order to comply with this standard, all attributions need the title, author, source, and license.
Michigan Virtual Plus courses include a Teacher Guide lesson located in the Instructors Only unit. The purpose is to provide teachers with an overview of how their course functions and what they can expect. This guide is individualized for each course.
Michigan Virtual courses include measurable course and lesson-level objectives. Learning objectives must be specific, measurable/observable, student-centered, and outcome-based.
Michigan Virtual Plus courses include a Student Guide lesson that is customized to the course and can be found in the “Getting Started” unit. The purpose is to provide students with an overview of how their course functions and what they can expect.
Courses will use appropriate language for the intended student audience and will strive to reflect a culturally diverse perspective that is free from bias.
Assignment directions in Plus courses help students see the relationship between the learning activities and assignments and are clearly written so students comprehend what they are expected to complete.
Create an Alignment Document that includes applicable state standards, learning objectives, lesson title, and assessments. A reviewer should be able to see which learning objectives align with which assessments. Applicable standards should be included at the unit level (no need to include applicable standards at the lesson level).