Online+Virtual+Classroom+and+MVU

=Online Virtual Classrooms= Virtual education is when learner and instructor are not together in the same place. They communicate via the Internet or videoconferencing and receive their content and instruction in the same way. A Virtual Classrooms, specifically, provide the learner with the opportunity to interact with the instructor and other students via oral or written communication. Live instruction and teacher feedback online enhances the student's learning experience. There are many Virtual Learning Experiences available such as Global Virtual Classroom. Check out The Case for the Virtual Classroom for more information about the advantages of online learning.

=Michigan Virtual University=

Created in 1998 by the State of Michigan, MVU provides online educational resources, tools, and over 150 courses for middle school and high school students, parents, and educators of K-12 students.
Offerings include....
 * Michigan LearnPort: Supports professional development by offering a wide variety of courses and collaboration tools
 * Michigan Virtual School: Over 150 courses that are offered to middle school and high school students
 * ====CareerFoward and myDreamExplorer: Allow students to explore careers, take personal interest surveys, and create their Educational Development Plans (EDP) while also meeting the online learning graduation requirement for the state====

MVU is committed to...

 * High standards for quality, ongoing research and the use of data to improve operational decisions;
 * Use of innovative technologies to address persistent educational challenges;
 * Listening to customer and stakeholder feedback to guide product and service development plans;
 * Excellence in the design, development and delivery of online educational services;
 * A professional environment that celebrates creativity, good ideas and initiative; and
 * Serving as a responsible steward of public and private resources.

A couple of other resources to check out are... MACUL Journal Online: This is from the 2011 MACUL Conference and talks about things such as what an excellent 21st Century teacher looks like as well as things like using videoconferencing in the classroom.

CareerForward Trailer: Every student in Michigan must create and manipulate an EDP in order to graduate. Check out this trailer for more information about CareerForward.

Digital Learning Day: Michigan educators, parents, librarians, school leaders, and community groups all came together to celebrate digital learning and continue celebrating 2012 as the Year of the Digital Learner!

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