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The Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) was developed in response to the reality that fully one-third of Michigan students — nearly 500,000 students — do not have access to reliable home internet, and even those who do have internet often lack access to sufficient devices, bandwidth, or technical knowledge to participate in online learning. By presenting high-quality standards-aligned content over broadcast and on multiple platforms, MLC offers unprecedented access while also offering educator-approved content that can benefit all students.

Why does our state need the Michigan Learning Channel?

The Michigan Learning Channel is available on a variety of platforms with the goal of being accessible to as many Michigan families as possible. The channel launched for some of Michigan on January 4, 2021 and is now available online and on all six of Michigan’s PBS stations and WNIT out of Indiana, serving Cass and Berrien counties.
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	<li>Broadcast Television: All of Michigan’s PBS stations are now live over the air. You will need to rescan your TV to receive the channel. To access the broadcast channel, viewers will need a television and a basic digital antenna, which is available at most retailers for less than $10.

<div class="white-box">The channel is not yet available through statewide cable or satellite providers, but can be found in the regions listed below.
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	<li>WCMU 
Alpena Channel 6.4 
Cadillac Channel 27.4 
Manistee Channel 21.4 
Mt. Pleasant Channel 14.4 
Region-wide Charter Cable – Channel 195</li>
	<li>WDCQ 
Delta College Public Media Channel 19.5</li>
	<li>WGVU 
Grand Rapids Channel 35.6 
Kalamazoo Channel 52.6</li>
	<li>WKAR 
WKAR Channel 23.5 
Ovid Charter Cable – Channel 194 
Litchfield Charter Cable – Channel 195</li>
	<li>WNMU 
WNMU-TV Channel 13.4 
Marquette – Charter Cable Channel 197 
Sault Ste Marie Charter Cable – Channel 198</li>
	<li>WTVS 
Detroit Public TV Channel 56.5</li>
	<li>WNIT 
Michiana Public Media Channel 34.5</li>
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	<li>Digital Livestream: Families are able to stream the channel in real-time to any device on our Live TV page.</li>
	<li>Online On-demand: Instructional video from the channel is available now. You can search for lessons on the Find a Lesson by grade or by subject. The website also includes additional lesson materials including worksheets and related lessons.</li>
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How can I watch the channel?

The Michigan Learning Channel works closely with the state’s educational community to select and produce video content. We carefully vet content for quality and alignment to Michigan standards and select educational materials and activities to align with channel content. MLC content comes from a combination of sources: instructional television produced by PBS stations around the country, video lessons created by teachers, and MLC-produced content.

How is content selected?

The content on the channel is designed to support, not replace, the student-teacher relationship by offering high-quality standards-aligned video content, which supports learning both in and out of the classroom. There are a number of ways this content may be used to support learning:
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	<li>Video instruction may be used as a “flipped classroom,” where students watch the lesson and then follow up with a teacher to discuss content, complete assignments, and receive individualized support.</li>
	<li>Teachers can use the on-demand videos on the website to assign specific lessons.</li>
	<li>Shows on the weekend and outside school hours continue to reinforce skills being learned in school. MLC uses the breaks between programs to help parents understand their student’s learning goals and encourage parent-teacher communication.</li>
	<li>Each local PBS station in Michigan has engagement and support staff dedicated to helping teachers use MLC resources while also gathering teacher feedback to improve the channel. Please reach out to your local station or sign up for the MLC mailing list for more information.</li>
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How can teachers use the channel?

The Michigan Learning Channel is broadcast by all six Michigan public television stations and WNIT out of Indiana. Each Michigan station leads engagement for its region, actively reaching out to school districts, teachers, and families to show people how to use the channel and share resources.
MLC also partners with PBS stations across the country that produce instructional content. We air programming produced in other states that is high quality and aligned to Michigan standards.

How are other PBS stations involved?

Each station that airs the channel has staff members who are dedicated to reaching out to schools, teachers, and families, sharing resources and showing people how to use the channel.

How can people learn about the channel?

No, the Michigan Learning Channel does not replace school enrollment. MLC strongly encourages all students to enroll in school and runs messaging on the channel promoting school enrollment. Michigan law requires a parent or legal guardian of a child from the age of six to sixteen to send his or her child to school during the entire school year, except under certain limited circumstances (MCL 380.1561).

Does this replace going to school?

Yes! The channel supports learning and student success with lessons and materials, but students need a dedicated teacher who can support their education, assess their progress, and personalize instruction to their needs. Some schools may choose to use lessons from the channel to replace some direct instruction and support them with follow-up from a teacher either online, by phone, or through printed materials. Homeschooling families may also find the channel’s instruction useful as a supplement to planned homeschool activities.

Do I still need to connect with my teacher?

The Michigan Learning Channel does not offer testing, but may link to formative assessments that teachers and parents may use to evaluate whether their student understands the material. MLC strongly encourages all students to be enrolled in a school and to follow the testing procedures laid out by the school where they’re enrolled.

Will my child have to take tests?

Our content library includes educational videos for students from preschool to high school, as well as videos for parents, caregivers, and educators. Website visitors can browse educational videos by grade and subject, and can search for videos. Many of these videos include additional resources, such as worksheets, lesson plans, additional videos, or links to related content on PBS LearningMedia and other sites. Our library also includes collections of content that can be used to teach thematic units and encourage media creation.

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