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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Unpacking the Relationship Between Self-Directed Learning and Online Learning Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Model

Zhu, M. (2025). Unpacking the relationship between self-directed learning and online learning satisfaction: A structural equation model. American Journal of Distance Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/08923647.2025.2576317

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Artificial Intelligence and Student Engagement in Online Learning : A Literature Review

Zhou, Z. (2025). Artificial intelligence and student engagement in online learning: A literature review. American Journal of Distance Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/08923647.2025.2594282

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Artificial Intelligence and Student Usage in Online Learning: A Longitudinal Analysis of Usage Patterns, Achievement, and Perceptions in K-12 Virtual Education

McGehee, N. (2025). Artificial Intelligence and Student Usage in Online Learning: A Longitudinal Analysis of Usage Patterns, Achievement, and Perceptions in K-12 Virtual Education. Michigan Virtual. https://michiganvirtual.org/research/publications/artificial-intelligence-and-student-usage-in-online-learning-a-longitudinal-analysis-of-usage-patterns-achievement-and-perceptions-in-k-12-virtual-education/

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Explaining technical, social, and discursive participation in online mathematical discussions

Lyu, B., Li, C., Li, H., Zhu, W., & Xing, W. (2024). Explaining technical, social, and discursive participation in online mathematical discussions. Distance Education, 45(x), 550–573. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2024.2399151

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Strengthening distance education: designing for participation and engagement

Forbes, D., Prestridge, S., & Wang, Y. (2025). Strengthening distance education: Designing for participation and engagement. Distance Education, 46(4), 547–549. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2025.2586459

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Bridging the gap between research and practice: A DLAC research agenda

Barbour, M. K., Borup, J., DeBruler, K., Azukas, M. E., Beck, D., Hodges, C., Rice, M., Rose, R., Short, C., Siko, J., Adelstein, D., Archambault, L., Cuccolo, K., Deschaine, M., Elmendorf, D., Garrett Dikkers, A., Pratt, K., Wilson, E. V., & Woo, L. (2025). Bridging the gap between research and practice: A DLAC research agenda. DLAC – The Community Advancing Digital Learning. https://www.deelac.com/

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Examining Differences Among K-12 Teachers’ Motivation for Online Teaching

Morrison, A., Smart, J., Wiles, D., & Bennett, L. (2025). Examining differences among K-12 teachers’ motivation for online teaching. Online Learning, 29(4), 162–173. https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v29i4.5218

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A Tale of Two Platforms: Decoding the Digital Footprints of High School Students in Bilingual Scaffolded MOOCs

Hsiao, J.-C., Chang, C.-F., & Chen, K.-Z. (2025). A Tale of Two Platforms: Decoding the Digital Footprints of High School Students in Bilingual Scaffolded MOOCs. Online Learning, 29(4), 52–73. https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v29i4.5183

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Online assessment tools. The challenge of training pre-service teachers

Agrati, L. S., Perla, L., Vinci, V., & Beri, A. (2025). Online assessment tools. The challenge of training pre-service teachers. Online Learning, 29(4), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v29i4.5217

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AI in Education: A 2025 Snapshot of Trust, Use, and Emerging Practices

Michigan Virtual (2025). AI in Education: A 2025 Snapshot of Trust, Use, and Emerging Practices. https://michiganvirtual.org/research/publications/ai-in-education-a-2025-snapshot-of-trust-use-and-emerging-practices/

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