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Enhancing Education with NROC: Implementation and Impact Insights from Diverse Institutions

This presentation discusses the implementation and impact of NROC resources across various educational institutions, including Chattanooga State Community College and Idaho Digital Learning Academy. It highlights use cases in subjects such as Environmental Science, U.S. History, and Mathematics, showcasing how NROC learning objects have enhanced course curricula. Participants share insights on student interactions, alternative formats, and the benefits of reduced textbook reliance, while addressing challenges related to learning management systems and aligning with Common Core standards.

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Enhancing Education with NROC: Implementation and Impact Insights from Diverse Institutions

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  1. Implementation and Impacts—Use Cases from the NROC Network Judy Lowe, Chattanooga State Community College Lisa Berry, Idaho Digital Learning Academy Jon Fila, Minnesota Learning Commons & District 287

  2. Judy Lowe AVP – Distributed Education & Multi Media Chattanooga State

  3. Chattanooga State • Students • HIPPO Campus • Instructors • Cherry Pick Learning Objects • Environmental Science • American Government • Complete Course Learning Object Content • US History I & II • MATH Learning Objects • Nuclear Medicine

  4. US History Example

  5. 1st Year • Used NROC objects along with: • Textbook • Instructor Materials • Used NROC Outline Format • Student Feedback • Loved NROC Content • Did not use Textbook • Wanted a Timeline

  6. Multiple Format OUTLINE TIMELINE

  7. Outline Format (Original NROC)

  8. Timeline Format

  9. Timeline vs. Outline

  10. ChSCC Enhancement of NROC • Timeline for US History • Religions of the World

  11. Implementations and Impacts

  12. Who We Are • Idaho’s state supplemental online school • Provide education choice and flexibility to all Idaho students • Provide service to the unique and diverse needs of districts • Provide e-learning expertise to the state of Idaho

  13. Where We Are • Math • Calculus • Statistics • Science • AP Biology • Dual Credit Biology • Environmental Science • AP Physics • Physics • Physical Science • Social Studies • American Government • Dual Credit Government • Economics • Military History – Civil War • Psychology • US History 10 • US History 11

  14. Where We Are • Pilot Group for NROC Algebra 1 • Added student-to-student interaction • Added interactive content

  15. Where We Are Headed • Challenges • Multiple Learning Management Systems • Busy revision schedule to prepare to meet Common Core State Standards • Need for cutting costs

  16. Where We Are Headed • NROC will help • Reduce reliance on e-text licensing expenses • Provide LMS course archives for course creation shell that can be enhanced with home built content or other OER resources

  17. MN Districts Over a third of the districts are using Moodle; Teachers have been accessing Hippocampus for years;

  18. Statewide License More control over content Allows for faster sharing of content; Communication

  19. Sharing of Content

  20. Access & Use 89 district representatives have access to view/download courses; 1 University; 60+ School districts (includes public; charter; online); and 3 Cooperatives

  21. Access & Use Most widely used in Central & Southern MN. Primarily used as supplements for existing courses; some are using as the bulk of course curriculum.

  22. Implementation in Retrospect AP considerations iPads Course editing/Moodle support

  23. Next Steps Growing Moodle access & development. Partnerships for creating/sharing curriculum. Leap forward in course design.

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