Michigan Virtual’s inaugural webinar will be available at 7 p.m. on May 20 when University of Michigan associate professor Barry Fishman presents The Next National Educational Technology Plan: Implications for Learning Online.
In this session, Fishman, who served as a co-author of the new National Educational Technology Plan, will describe the process of developing the plan and describe its major components. The discussion will focus in particular on the implications the plan has for the near- and long-term future of learning and teaching online.
The May webinar will kick off a series of monthly webinars on all subjects related to online learning. On June 17, North Carolina’s 2009 Online Teacher of the Year will present The Psychology Behind Teacher Tone at 7 p.m.
About Michigan Virtual
Michigan Virtual is a private, nonprofit Michigan corporation established by the State of Michigan in 1998 to serve as a champion for online learning. It is the parent organization of the Michigan Virtual for Students and Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute.
Michigan Virtual
For more than 27 years, Michigan Virtual has partnered with K–12 school districts across Michigan to expand learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Through our high-quality online courses, taught by Michigan-certified, highly qualified teachers, we empower students to learn anytime, anywhere. We also provide affordable, impactful professional development to help educators grow in their craft. Most recently, Michigan Virtual has been at the forefront of innovation and artificial intelligence in education, offering consultation services and professional learning to guide schools in thoughtfully integrating new technologies and learning pathways.