LXD Style Guide

iPD’s Guide for Course Design & Development

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Video Content

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Videos used in courses have valid instructional values, do not violate Copyright Laws, and are of good quality that all users can access.

Tags: Accessibility, Attribution, Canva, Copyright, DEI, PLS, SLS, Transcript, Video

Video Attribution

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Tags: Citation, Copyright, Quality Matters (QM), SLS, Video

Image Attribution

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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.

Tags: Attribution, Canva, Citation, Consistency, Copyright, PLS, SLS

Assignment Directions

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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.

Tags: Assignment, DEI, Quality Matters (QM), SLS

Objectives

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Michigan Virtual courses include measurable course and lesson-level objectives. Learning objectives must be specific, measurable/observable, student-centered, and outcome-based.

Tags: Alignment, PLS, Quality Matters (QM), SLS

Copyright

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Michigan Virtual course developers will use legal and ethical considerations in using copyrighted materials when developing course content.

Tags: AI, Attribution, Image, Media, PLS, SLS

PLS Audience

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Courses will use appropriate language for the intended adult audience and will strive to reflect a culturally diverse perspective that is free from bias.

Tags: Development, PLS, SLS

Instructions for Interactives & Discussions

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All instructional content, including Brightspace HTML templates and embedded H5P activities, must strictly adhere to provided directions and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance. When directions are not explicitly provided, use inclusive language to ensure accessibility for all users.

Tags: Assessment, Assignment, Audience, DEI, Discussion, PLS, Reading Level, SLS

Icons & Images

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Designers will use images and icons that meet WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility requirements for Graphical Objects and User Interface Components, exemplify Michigan Virtual's commitment to diverse and equitable representation, and align with Michigan Virtual's branding standards and/or the visual design of the course.

Tags: AI, Copyright, DEI, Media, PLS, SLS

Open-Ended Reflection Activity Types

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Ensure that open-ended reflections include a clear, concise question or statement, and guidance on the expected response length and depth. Provide examples of high-quality responses and offer multiple response options (text, audio, video).

Tags: Accessibility, Activity, Assessment, Grading, PLS