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

Icons & Images

Content

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

Canva File Management

Uncategorized

Content used in a course or other shared material must be created (or created, then moved) into the appropriate project folder and shared with the organization. The content should also be named with the following convention: ShortCourseName Unit.Lesson Descriptor.

Tags: Canva, File Storage, Image, Media, PLS, SLS, Video

Using Page Templates & General Appearance

Brightspace

Developers will combine and reconfigure elements from the most up-to-date template pages found in the HTML Elements - SK 1 course to build new course content in Brightspace. Developers will consult with the Course Development Specialist (CDS) to coordinate the creation of any new HTML elements, page functionality, or activity types that are needed but not yet available in the existing templates. In the event that clients request their own brand standards be used for the styling of the course, the Course Development Specialist (CDS) will work with the client and the design team to provide a custom version of the template pages.

Tags: Accessibility, Media, PLS

PLS Gradebook Setup

Brightspace

Ensure the gradebook items are in the same order as they appear within the course content and that their names make it easy for a learner to find the item in the course. Complete the Setup Wizard so that grades are successfully reported to the PLP and adjust the final Calculated Grade so that course completion triggers in accordance with the course completion criteria.

Tags: Grading, PLS, SCORM, Setup, Setup Wizard

Changing Font Awesome Icon Color

Brightspace

When including icons in Brightspace pages, developers will adhere to Michigan Virtual branding standards and the style guidelines outlined in the most up-to-date version of the HTML Templates course pages.

Tags: Accessibility, Activity, Formatting, PLS

Canva: Design Standards

Accessibility

Ensure that all Canva designs used in Michigan Virtual courses are accessible, visually consistent, and align with both WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines and Michigan Virtual's branding requirements.

Tags: Canva, Image, Media, PLS, SLS, Video

Artificial Intelligence

Uncategorized

All use of AI must comply with the Michigan Virtual AI Guidance.

Tags: AI, Attribution, Canva, Copyright, Design, Image, Media, PLS, SLS, Video

Using CourseArc Blocks

CourseArc

Choose an appropriate block for the activity from What blocks does CourseArc have (Alphabetical List)? Standard use of each block is recommended. To use new scripts or HTML code, approval is required. Please submit a Wrike iPD support ticket under Course Development Specialist Request. Include details on the HTML or script code to be added, the block type, and the issue with the default block code.