This Clearinghouse is a collaborative effort led by the Aurora Institute and the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute® (MVRLI®) to provide a repository of references to research articles and other publications from the field of K- 12 online and blended learning. This project has been made possible by generous financial support from Next Generation Learning Challenges and in-kind support from the Aurora Institute and Michigan Virtual.

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Effects of Robotic Coding on Computational Thinking Skills of Secondary School Students

Serhat Altıok, S., & Üçgül, M. (2024). Effects of robotic coding on computational thinking skills of secondary school students. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 50(2). https://cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/28607

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Instructional Designers’ Perceptions of Accessible and Inclusive Online Course Design

Lomellini, A., Lowenthal, P. R., Trespalacios, J., Snelson, C. (2024). Instructional designers' perceptions of accessible and inclusive online course design. Online Learning, 28(4). https://olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org/index.php/olj/article/view/3719


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Innovate Approaches to Learning Acceleration Within the Core of K-12 Instruction: Initial Observations About Scaling and Implementation

Musaddiq, T., Bright, S., Place, K., Smith, G., Williams, B., Holland, B., Benay, M., & Rabbitt, B. (2025). Innovative Approaches to Learning Acceleration Within the Core of K-12 Instruction: Initial Observations About Scaling and Implementation. Mathematica and The Learning Accelerator. https://practices.learningaccelerator.org/artifacts/brief-innovative-approaches-to-learning-acceleration-within-the-core-of-k-12-instruction-initial-observations-about-scaling-and-implementation

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Michigan’s K-12 Virtual Learning Effectiveness Report, 2023-24

Freidhoff, J. R., DeBruler, K., Cuccolo, K., & Green, C. (2025). Michigan’s k-12 virtual learning effectiveness report 2023-24. Michigan Virtual. https://michiganvirtual.org/research/publications/michigans-k-12-virtual-learning-effectiveness-report-2023-24/

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Research-based Practices to Promote Collaboration Between Parents and Online Schools: A Systematic Review

Guo, Q. & West, R. (2025). Research-based Practices to Promote Collaboration Between Parents and Online Schools: A Systematic Review. Journal of Online Learning Research, 11(1), 141-162. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/224729/.

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Student Bullying Prevention: Educators’ Responses to Varied Types of Bullying Occurrence in an Online School Setting

McBrayer, J., Landers, E., Posick, C. & Pannell, S. (2025). Student Bullying Prevention: Educators’ Responses to Varied Types of Bullying Occurrence in an Online School Setting. Journal of Online Learning Research, 11(1), 35-53. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/224677/.

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The Impact of Virtual Manipulatives in Online Learning on 4th Grade Students' Learning

Altiparmak, K. & Erce Ercan, P. (2025). The Impact of Virtual Manipulatives in Online Learning on 4th Grade Students' Learning. Journal of Online Learning Research, 11(1), 9-33. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225241/.

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Moving Beyond Media Comparison: Methodological Considerations in K-12 Online Learning Research

Barbour, M. & Rice, M. (2025). Moving Beyond Media Comparison: Methodological Considerations in K-12 Online Learning Research. Journal of Online Learning Research, 11(1), 1-8. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225999/.

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An Exploratory Study of Low-Income Minority Students Online Learning Experience

Gyekye, E. K. & Learned, J. (2024). An Exploratory Study of Low-Income Minority Students Online Learning Experience. Online Learning, 28(4). https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v28i4.3953

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Exploring the Relationships Between Motivation and Academic Permormance Among Online and Blended Learners: A Meta-Analytic Review

Walker, A., Aguiar, N. R., & Kuo, Y. C. (2024). Exploring the Relationships Between Motivation and Academic Performance Among Online and Blended Learners: A Meta-Analytic Review. Online Learning, 28(4)

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