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

SLS Audience

Content

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

Tags: Audience, DEI, Reading Level, SLS

Student Guide

Content

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.

Tags: Audience, CourseArc, Quality Matters (QM), Required Content, SLS

Assignment Directions

Content

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

Summative Assessment

Assessment

For Plus courses, summative assessments come at the end of a lesson, after the student has gone through a lesson and engaged in formative assessments. Lessons should contain at least one summative assessment for every objective.

Tags: Alignment, Assessment, Brightspace, Quality Matters (QM), SLS

Quiz / Test Directions

Assessment

Assessment directions for Brightspace quizzes/tests for SLS Plus courses must include the title, points, objectives, and instructions in the proper Michigan Virtual branded formatting.

Tags: Assessment, Brightspace, Development, Setup, 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

Formative Assessment

Assessment

Plus courses should have at least one formative assessment per new concept/topic introduced. Formative assessments are any form of test, quiz, or practice activity that is meant to gauge learners’ progress as they go through the course. Typically, formative assessments are non-graded and are used as a tool to measure whether the student is learning the material and meeting the lesson objectives.

Tags: Activity, Alignment, Design, Quality Matters (QM), SLS

PowerPoint/Google Slides

Accessibility

All PowerPoints and Google Slides will be built with accessibility in mind, ensuring that slides have unique titles, the reading order is logical, animations will be used with purpose, and checked for accessibility with the built-in accessibility tool.

Tags: Development, Document, Grackle, PLS, SLS, WCAG

Images of Text

Accessibility

Text should be used to convey content, rather than images of text. Exceptions include logotypes (text that is part of a logo or brand name) and images that are essential to the information being conveyed (i.e. images of primary source documents). These exceptions must be accompanied by a text alternative for learners. Complex images, such as charts or graphs, can be used where necessary, but must include an image transcript / long description.

Tags: Image, PLS, SLS, WCAG

LXD Style Guide

Tag: SLS