High school students foresee a transformed workforce with the rise of AI! According to a recent survey by SIAM, nearly 50% believe hard skills will diminish in importance, emphasizing the need for soft skills like reasoning & creativity. Read more: eschoolnews.com/digital-learni…

Today is Digital Learning Day! Digital learning is “any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student’s learning experience and encompasses a wide spectrum of tools and practices,” according to the U.S. Dept. of Education.tech.ed.gov/files/2021/01/…

The 2024 National Education Technology Plan was released in January by the US DOE. The plan, covering multiple topics, examines how technologies can raise the bar for all students. Download the NETP at: tech.ed.gov/files/2024/01/…

Education researcher Nikolas McGehee and Michigan Virtual announced the completion of a new study about artificial intelligence technology’s application in the classroom. To ready McGehee’s study visit michiganvirtual.org/research/publi…

Enjoy your time off for the holidays! You all work so hard and we appreciate all your hard work for your students. It truly shows and we are so grateful for you all. You deserve this!

Standards in Practice (SIP) series! Every month, we spotlight a different standard and indicator from the National Standards for Quality Online Learning. To explore our growing repository of SIPs, visit our collection at nsqol.org/nsq-online-res….

Strengthen quality online learning is the mission of the VLLA! The National Standards for Quality (NSQ) Online Courses, Online Teaching, and Online Programs are the benchmarks for quality. Download for free the NSQ standards at nsqol.org.

The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA) is an association of virtual programs from across the country. Meet GA Virtual Learning GAVS has over 130 course offerings. Learn more at gavirtualschool.org

Merry Christmas from VLLA! Wishing you and your loved one’s true joy, happiness, strong health and prosperity this holiday season.

As Christmas break approaches, stock up on recordings  for the break! “Digital Learning That Transforms: From Emergency Remote Teaching to Disruption”. Holly Brzycki, Supervisor of Online Learning at Capital Area Intermediate Unit was one of the panelists. home.edweb.net/webinar/online…

No such thing as booking too far in advance! April 14-17, 2024 join the extraordinary group of educators, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators in San Diego to be part of the 15th anniversary of the ASU + GSV Summit. Register below: asugsvsummit.com

Have you checked out our newest blog post? Charting the Future of Education: A Comprehensive Planning Guide for Integrating AI in K-12 Education. Justin Bruno is the AI Strategist for Michigan Virtual and he is here to help! Subscribe to our blog below! virtuallearningalliance.org/blog/

Idaho Digital Learning Alliance is in the news! IDLA partnered with Idaho STEM Action Center and Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke to provide students throughout Idaho the opportunity to learn computer programming skills. Thank you to everyone involved! idahoednews.org/top-news/bedke…

Meet Indiana Online. Indiana Online is the largest nonprofit online supplemental course provider in the state. In partnership with over 300 schools statewide, Indiana Online offers a wide variety of online courses serving grades 5-12. Learn more at indianaonline.org

Happy Friday! We are thankful for all of our VLLA members. We hope you have a fun and restful weekend!

Expanding online learning opportunities for rural students is a priority for the members of the VLLA. There are significant population and geographic differences in rural areas in the United States. Check out these clips from a recent presentation: virtuallearningalliance.org/rural-online-l…

Head over to our website to download our Planning Guide for Artificial Intelligence. You will gain practical insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of integrating AI into your districts. virtuallearningalliance.org/wp-content/upl…

Quality Matters, a partner of the VLLA, is offering reports to assist in determining if your online course meets the National Standards for Quality Online Learning. You can generate a derived National Standards for Quality Online Courses Report at qualitymatters.org/qm-membership/…

Meet Colorado Digital Learning Solutions. CDLS supported over 2500 enrollments during the 2018-19 school year and currently offers over 200 course options to students in core areas, electives, advanced placement, STEM, and CTE. Learn more about CDLS at coloradodls.org.

Have you seen our newest blog post? Charting the Future of Education: A Comprehensive Planning Guide for Integrating AI in K-12 Education by Justin Bruno, an AI strategist for Michigan Virtual. Click the link below to read: virtuallearningalliance.org/blog/