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Importance of Badging and Credentials for Learners

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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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The Healthcare Talent Fix: Build Pipelines Early, Use Data, and Get the Experience Right
May 18, 2026

There’s a growing tension inside healthcare right now—between the people leaving the workforce and the patients still arriving every day. It’s a dynamic that leaders can no longer afford to ignore. The numbers make that clear: the Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that the U.S. could be short of as many as 86,000 physicians…

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Just Thinking… About Federal Funds, Student Support, and the Future of Education with Eric Reaves
May 15, 2026

As conversations around the future of the U.S. Department of Education continue to intensify, educators and federal program leaders are facing mounting uncertainty about how federal funds will be managed, distributed, and regulated. At the same time, schools serving historically underserved students remain heavily reliant on programs like Title I and other federally…

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The Strongest Leaders Build Belief, Model Discipline and Earn Trust
May 14, 2026

Workplace leadership is under pressure: employees are continuing to disengage, and many managers are still trying to fix a trust problem with performance tactics. Gallup reported that U.S. employee engagement fell to 31% in 2024, its lowest level in a decade, and its research has found that managers account for at least 70% of…

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The Art of Recovery: Where Music and Medicine Meet in Patient Care
May 14, 2026

Healthcare today can feel overwhelming—not just for patients, but for the teams caring for them. After a major illness or injury, recovery isn’t handled by one doctor alone; it often involves a whole network of specialists, from physical therapists to nurses to social workers, all trying to help someone regain their independence and quality…

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