Online Learning Links and Resources
Locate additional online learning information for students, parents, and educators. Find links to a broad array of Minnesota-based and national resources.
Minnesota Resources
Minnesota Department of Education - Online Learning
Find general information about online learning, a list of certified online learning providers, online rights and responsibilities, and more.
Minnesota Learning Commons
Helps students, educators, advisors, and parents find their way in online public education. The site is a collaboration of the Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota Online Learning Alliance (MNOLA)
Fosters student learning by promoting and supporting the viability of quality K-12 online programs in Minnesota.
Online Learning Resource Center
Minnesota State Career and Technical Education
An educator curated list of instructional materials to help secondary and post-secondary educators adapt to the need for ongoing remote or blended instruction.
National Resources
The Digital Learning Department
Works to improve access to educational opportunities and learning resources. Provides information, guidance, and technical assistance in the areas of Online Learning, Alternative Learning, and Open Educational Resources. Supports school districts, families, and course providers serving Washington State's K-12 students.
EdITLib Digital Library
Facilitates learning, discovery, and innovation by connecting scholarly research on educational technology and e-learning with learning opportunities.
Essential Principles of High-Quality Online Teaching: Guidelines for Evaluating K-12 Online Teachers (117KB, .pdf)
Checklist for schools and states when selecting, preparing and evaluating Online Teachers for K-12 Students. Guidelines provided by the Southern Regional Education Board.
Essential Principles of Quality Checklist (23.1KB, .pdf)
Assists states in determining the quality and effectiveness of web-based courses for middle and high school students. Provided by the Southern Regional Education Board.
Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT)
Links to online learning materials. Provides annotations such as peer reviews and assignments. It is designed primarily for faculty and college students.
The NROC Project (NROC)
Lists high-quality online courses for students and faculty in higher education, high school, and Advanced Placement.
North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL)
Increases educational opportunities and enhance learning by providing collegial expertise and leadership in K-12 online teaching and learning.