Video Content

Content

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

Image Attribution

Content

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

Transcripts

Accessibility

Tags: PLS, SLS, Video

Using Objects from the LOR

Brightspace

The introduction and conclusion modules must include the Michigan Virtual template pages that are currently in the Master Course Template. If any template pages are missing from the course shell, they should be added from the learning object repository (LOR).

Tags: Additional Resource, PLS, Publish

Auto-graded Test Question Writing

Brightspace

Auto-graded test questions should be written at the appropriate readability level for the target audience and assess the approved lesson/assessment objectives.

Tags: Assessment, Design, PLS, SLS

Formative Assessment Feedback

Assessment

Practice activities should include scripted feedback that the learner can view immediately after response submission. Feedback should be specific to the activity and adhere to best practices.

Tags: Activity, Alignment, CourseArc, PLS, SLS

Language Tag

Accessibility

Make course elements written in a language other than English machine readable by marking up the part of the text where you use a World Language by creating a language tag with a correct lang attribute in it.

Tags: PLS, Screen Reader, SLS, WCAG

Objectives

Content

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

Instructions for Interactives & Discussions

Content

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

Importing Graded/Ungraded H5P Activities into Brightspace

Create or place the H5P activity in the correct Michigan Virtual account course folder in H5P and make sure it is shared with all MV members. Clearly label H5P activities as graded or ungraded and place them in the appropriate sections of the Brightspace course.

Tags: Brightspace, Grading, PLS, Publish

LXD Style Guide

Tag: PLS