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Microcredentialing, also known as badging, is a method to recognize learners for demonstrating competency-based learning. Learners complete tasks or activities that showcase their acquired skills, which are then reviewed by experts in the field. Upon successful review, learners are rewarded with a microcredential or badge that can be shared and displayed on platforms like LinkedIn…
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Michigan Virtual Supports State with Professional Learning Services
Michigan Virtual’s Professional Learning team collaborates with organizations and schools to bring best practices and resources to educators in Michigan and beyond. They offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, including face-to-face trainings and a catalog of over 250 courses. These courses cover various topics such as universal design for learning, social and emotional…
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Successful Online Learner
To be a successful online student, there are several important qualities to have. First, it’s crucial to organize your workspace, whether you’re studying from home or at school. Creating a quiet and dedicated area for focused work is essential. Additionally, logging in regularly is important to stay updated on messages and course announcements. Maintaining a…
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EdCon Strategic Planning AI Bot
Michigan Virtual developed an AI bot to help school leaders with strategic planning among their students, staff, and community. The AI pulls from Michael Horn’s research, with his permission, and helps school leaders process the research into actionable steps…essentially getting past the blank-page, overwhelmed stage to curating ideas you can personalize for your community.
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Michigan Virtual ASU GSV Summit recap
Michigan Virtual, an educational institution, sent a team to attend the ASU GSV summit. The summit, a collaboration between Arizona State University and Global Silicon Valley, brought together 7,000 participants from the education sector, technology innovators, and entrepreneurs. The purpose of the event was to discuss the latest developments in learning and the rapid changes…
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How Precision Engineering and Regulatory Complexity Shape the Future of Rubber Manufacturing
In an era where precision manufacturing often hides behind the simplicity of everyday products, the world of rubber components offers a striking reminder that complexity frequently lives beneath the surface. What appears to be a modest gasket or sealing element is, in reality, the product of highly specialized engineering, rigorous testing, and an…
Inside TekniPlex Gaggiano: How Specialized Manufacturing and Precision Engineering Define a True Center of Excellence
Manufacturing excellence today is less about scale alone and more about precision, control, and adaptability—especially in industries where even microscopic inconsistencies can have outsized consequences. As global supply chains grow more complex and regulatory standards tighten, facilities that invest in specialized processes and contamination control are quietly becoming the backbone of innovation. Segregated…
Tekniplex Showcases Sustainable Materials Innovation at Paris Packaging Week 2026
At Paris Packaging Week 2026, Tekniplex didn’t just exhibit—it staged an experience that reflected the evolving intersection of materials science and brand storytelling. The company’s modern booth, complete with a living wall and immersive digital displays, signaled a broader shift in how packaging innovators are choosing to engage a sustainability-conscious audience. Beneath the…
Paris Packaging 2026: How Material Science and Global Innovation Are Reshaping the Future of Packaging
In an era where sustainability, performance, and consumer expectations are colliding, packaging has quietly become one of the most dynamic frontiers of innovation. What was once viewed as a functional afterthought is now a strategic lever—one that blends advanced science, manufacturing precision, and an increasingly human-centered understanding of market needs. Material science, in this…
