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

CHATTANOOGA STATE

Judy Lowe

AVP – Distributed Education & Multi Media

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

US History Example

1st Year

Used NROC objects along with:TextbookInstructor Materials

Used NROC Outline Format Student Feedback

Loved NROC ContentDid not use TextbookWanted a Timeline

Multiple Format

OUTLINETIMELINE

Outline Format (Original NROC)

Timeline Format

Timeline vs. Outline

ChSCC Enhancement of NROC

Timeline for US History Religions of the World

Implementations and Impacts

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

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

Where We Are

• Pilot Group for NROC Algebra 1• Added student-to-student interaction• Added interactive content

Where We Are Headed

• Challenges– Multiple Learning Management Systems– Busy revision schedule to prepare to meet

Common Core State Standards– Need for cutting costs

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

MN Districts

Over a third of the districts are using Moodle;

Teachers have been accessing Hippocampus for years;

Statewide License

More control over content

Allows for faster sharing of content;

Communication

Sharing of Content

Access & Use

89 district representatives have access to view/download courses;

1 University; 60+ School districts (includes public; charter; online); and 3 Cooperatives

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.

Implementation in Retrospect

AP considerations

iPads

Course editing/Moodle support

Next Steps

Growing Moodle access & development.

Partnerships for creating/sharing curriculum.

Leap forward in course design.