Virtual Learning Consortium

Student Resources: Educators - In-Person Instruction

In-Person Instruction courses/content are intended for teacher-led delivery in a classroom or virtual setting. These courses require direct instruction and guidance. Some courses may cover complex topics making them unsuitable for independent study.

AI Ready Skills: Grades 6-8

This credential program develops and provides students with foundational knowledge in the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. This easy to teach program engages young learners through game-based learning.

Students learn in a series of Minecraft Education worlds and prove their skills by undertaking both formative and summative assessments including a capstone credential exam. AI Ready Skills provides students with skills for in-demand job roles, building the workforce of tomorrow, and creating economic opportunity. Credentials are aligned to CSTA, ISTE, and select global and state standards. Licenses are provided by DEED.

This program includes 4 units.

- Introduction to AI

- Exploring Data and AI

- Coding and AI

- Practicing Responsible AI & AI Foundations

Coding in Minecraft: Grades 6-12

This is a computer science credential program with supporting curriculum delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure. The pathway comprises six courses aligned to Cyber.org, CSTA, ISTE, and global and state standards. Courses immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their coding skills using MakeCode and JavaScript or Python. Credentials are awarded upon completion of each course assessment. Licenses are provided by DEED.

Courses include:

- Introduction to Coding using MakeCode

- Intermediate Coding using MakeCode

- Advanced Coding using JavaScript or Python

- Capstone Coding JavaScript Advanced & Python Advanced

- Expert Coding using JavaScript or Python

- Certification Coding JavaScript or Python Expert

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Cyber in Minecraft: Grades 6-12

This cybersecurity credential program with supporting curriculum is delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure. The pathway comprises three courses aligned to Cyber.org, CSTA, ISTE, and global and state standards. Courses engage and immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their cybersecurity skills. Licenses are provided by DEED.

Courses include:

- Digital Citizenship

- Networking

- Security

- Cybersecurity

Alaska Safe Childrens Act

Alaska Safe Children’s Act: Grades 7-12

eLearning course includes requirements for Bree’s Law and Erin’s Law and is designed to help prevent childhood sexual abuse and teen dating abuse. This course covers complex topics making it unsuitable for independent study.

- Module 1: Defining Healthy Relationships (30-45 minutes)

- Module 2: Building Healthy Relationships (30-45 minutes)

- Module 3: Defining Unhealthy Relationships (30-45 minutes)

- Module 4: Warning Signs (30-45 minutes)

- Module 5: Help and Support (30-45 minutes)

Suicide Prevention

Navigating Transitions: Promoting Wellness to Prevent Suicide: Grades 5-12

Eight courses, one for each grade, are designed to help students learn how to successfully navigate challenging life transitions. Lessons align with the Alaska State Suicide Prevention plan. See course information guide for detailed information. These courses covers complex topics making them unsuitable for independent study.

- Grade 5: Anchors Aweigh—Making the transition to middle school

- Grade 6: Turning The Tide—Entering middle school

- Grade 7: S.T.A.R.—Saving Teens at Risk

- Grade 8: Guiding Light — Transitioning into high school

- Grade 9: All Hands On Deck—Transition into high school

- Grade 10: S.T.A.R. — Saving Teens at Risk

- Grade 11: Hope Floats — Loneliness and Isolation

- Grade 12: Set Sail — Journey beyond high school

Life After High School

Preparing for Life After High School Mini-Courses & Virtual Elements Series

Includes:

- Understand Hard and Soft Skills

- Research Job Opportunities

- Prepare for Life After High School

- Practice New Hire Paperwork

- Read Your Paycheck

- Understand How to Budget

- Explore and Select Post-Secondary Schools

- Complete the FAFSA

- Having Crucial Conversations in the Workplace