NROC Member Panel 2009

NROC Network Case Studies

Opportunity:

Offer high-quality online course content statewide

“The (NROC courses) were a unique find. The quality is extraordinary, the flexibility is exceptional, and the feedback we’re getting from our teachers is the content is amazing.”

Steve Nelson Chief Information Technology Strategist, ODOE


Opportunity:

Extra support for ESL and struggling students falling behind in class

“I’ve noticed that they’re testing well on vocabulary words we reviewed in HippoCampus . . . The HippoCampus lessons really help reinforce their vocabulary with nice, clear audio, video, and animations.”

Rebekka StoneBiology Teacher, HSHS


Opportunity:

Seeding a statewide repository to promote content sharing and save development costs

"Starting a statewide digital repository is a challenge. At the core of the project, the repository must offer sufficient rich multimedia and high quality resources to attract and motivate faculty to use repository content. In Florida, we are licensing the high quality NROC content library to form that essential content core."

Susie Henderson, Director, Orange Grove


Opportunity:

Course redesign to replace some classroom time with online course components

“We chose the NROC content because it is high quality, and includes lessons, learning objects, activities and assessments, all of which may be used separately. The fact that lessons can be “chunked” in ways that work for the individual faculty member make them more desirable than other third party content.”

Michael Anderson, Assistant Director, UT System TeleCampus


Opportunity:

Reaching students with special needs

“For students with ADHD, it’s there when they’re ready and can focus on it; for students who are mildly autistic, it allows them to limit the stimuli in a way that’s more comfortable for them.”

Liz WoolardAdvanced Placement Physics teacher, RCHS


Opportunity:

Replacing Costly Textbooks

On teaching US History without a textbook

“. . . we turned to NROC. I left my discussion questions, midterms, and finals the same as they were when we used the textbook, so I could compare outcomes. I was happy to find that my students are right on track with the digital alternative.“

Karen KaemmerlingChair of Social Sciences, CCCOnline

NROC Member PanelA closer look at exemplary implementations…

Judy LoweAssistant VP, Distributed Education & Multi MediaChattanooga State Technical and Community College

Robert CurrieExecutive Director, Michigan Virtual School

Rachel WiseDirector of Secondary Education, Omaha Public Schools

Opportunity:

Maximize course development budgets by integrating NROC’s high-quality, low-cost, adaptable multi-media learning objects.

“NROC’s content transforms excellent teaching and online delivery

into best practices.” Judy Lowe, Asst. VP of Distributed Education and Multi Media, CSTCC


Background

Part of Tennessee Board of Regents and RODP Program

Community college enrollment of 8-10,000 students

Growth from 20 online courses and 300 students in 2001 to 160 online courses and 2500 students per semester

Online enrollment growth has continued at 30-40% each semester over the past two years

Expansion to 100% blended learning environments across the college in the past two years

All faculty have had basic online teacher training


Opportunity:

To secure high quality Advanced Placement©

content and learning objects to enhance AP course offerings for Michigan students.

The quality and flexibility of the NROC content has assisted MVS instructors and course designers in creating numerous AP courses.

Robert Currie, Executive Director, Michigan Virtual School

Michigan Virtual SchoolMichigan Virtual School


Opportunity:

To customize and adapt rigorous content for credit recovery

“The use of NROC for content was our starting point to transition credit recovery from the use of content that did not align to the OPS curriculum or standards, to a customized system tied to OPS standards curriculum and graduation requirements.

Rachel Wise, Ph.D.Director of Secondary Education, OPS

In Progress,

28%

Dropped, 1%

Failed, 5%

Passed, 66%

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Discussion

What opportunities did NROC offer your organization?

How has NROC Content been adapted at your institution?

Have you considered contributing content or adaptations back to the NROC Network Community?

ContentContent

Three Variations

Environmental ScienceCherry Picked Lessons and inserted as Learning Objects

American GovernmentUsed all Multi Media Lessons as main content for the course

US HistoryUsed all Multi Media Lessons as main content for the course NROC organized by topic and not by date

Created timelines for each TestReceived student feedbackRe-designed

PedagogyADA Requirements Learning Styles

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Learning Objects InsertedContentContent

Insert of Multi Media Lessons from NROC as

Learning Objects

Three Variations

Environmental ScienceCherry Picked Lessons and inserted as Learning Objects

American GovernmentUsed all Multi Media Lessons as main content for the course

U.S. HistoryDeconstructed all NROC Lessons

Re-Formatted as Topics and Timeline

Added Instructor Content

Textbook is now optional

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U.S. History Contents PageContentContent

U.S. History Outline FormatContentContent

U.S. History Timeline FormatContentContent

U.S. History Lesson 61 MediaContentContent

U.S. History Lesson 61 TextContentContent

NROC Content Flexibility

MVS Courses Developed Using NROC Content

• Physics B• Calculus AB• Calculus BC• Environmental Science• U.S. History• U.S. Government

PlusHippoCampus in MMC Courses

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Advantages of MVS Courses Developed Using NROC Content:

• MVS Instructors “Own” the Content

• MVS Controls the Content and Modifications

• Freedom from Reliance on Vendor/Providers

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NROC Content FlexibilityContentContent

“I like being able to have a personal contact with each of my students (often on a daily basis).”

”I think that the online interactive activities keep the students involved in a quality learning environment. Online students can take courses that would be otherwise unavailable to them.”

“Many of my Anatomy and AP kids are at schools that may not offer these courses due to the size of the school.”

”The learning environment is better for some students too. It can even give a kid a fresh start in a system that does know his/her past and can blossom in the anonymity of the environment.”


How have you adapted the NROC materials to benefit you and your students?

I have worked with the AP Environmental Science course for over a year now and have made some modifications that make the course a great learning environment for my students.

With the NROC labs I have added in the requirement for a submission of a formal lab report write-up, which moves the students closer to the college requirements they will be facing.

I have incorporated unit tests that better reflect the AP exams.

The labs are really challenging which is good for my students, and the discussions have proven a valuable tool for the students.

I have not heard back from all my students on their scores on the AP exams, but one who is attending U of M this fall to study Environmental Science was very proud of her score of 5 on the test.


IntroductionWelcome to the NROC Environmental Science course. This course is designed to acquaint you with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. The scientific method is used to analyze and understand the inter-relationships between humans and the natural environment. The course shows how ecological realities and the material desires of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution. The course covers the following topics: Earth's Systems, Human Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, Global Changes, and Environment and Society.

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Content Sharing

MVS/NROC Partner to Offer Career Forward

Content Content

• OPS started the transition from an on-line “tutorial” system to a customized on-line system in June, 2006.

• Courses were developed and piloted throughout the 2006/2007 school year.

• The primary on-line delivery model involves a blended environment—which is a teacher in a lab setting facilitating instruction, with some assignments given “anytime/anywhere”.

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Learning Objects housed in ANGEL Repository

Repository Access

Learning Objects inserted into Master Course

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Master Courses

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Customized Assignments

Discussion

How do you introduce NROC to your teachers and staff?

How do you make your branded HippoCampus site broadly available to teachers and students?

What other PD opportunities might NROC support?

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Training

Staff Assigned CDE On-Line Learning Specialist to all

NROC projects Self-trained and worked with NROC staff Trained others in CDE

Faculty Trained to find NROC content from HIPPO Campus

& CSTCC Server Trained to show students HIPPO Campus Training to link from HIPPO Campus to course


Online Instructor Training (OIT)

• All MVS Teachers Must Complete OIT

• Designed/Delivered by MVS Master Teachers

• Blended Instruction Model

• Online Techniques and Blackboard

• Annual Update & PD Sessions


Future Opportunities

Statewide Online Access

Michigan LearnPort, a state-wide online professional development portal, is funded through ESEA Title IIA and was developed through a partnership between Michigan Virtual University and the Michigan Department of Education.

Michigan LearnPort is available at no cost to all Michigan educators and other school employees.


Local Strategies Consistent message on a District Level Differentiate based on Student/Teacher/School Needs Accessible 24/7 Accountable

Digital Repository for Teachers Course Guides Pacing Guides Best Practice Lessons Multi-Media Lesson Documents

State Initiatives


Strategies and Resources


Discussion

How do you use your technology staff to support NROC integration into local applications?

Have you taken advantage of NROC technology support tools and resources?

TechnologyTechnology

Many Supporting Hands

Environmental Science & American GovernmentFaculty picked NROC lessons and identify Course location

CDE staff insert links

U.S. HistoryFaculty determined timeline and NROC lesson position

CDE staff created Outline and Timeline


NROC Courses in Blackboard 8.0

• Highly compatible with Blackboard • SCORM Conformance• Course Archives Available

• Dedicated Blackboard Administer

• Regular Updates and Maintenance

• Technology Advice and Support from NROC


OPS Evolving with “e” Tools

• Teaching and Learning through the use of a Learning Management System-ANGEL

• ANGEL is compatible with NROC content• Technology and the Learning Management System is

driving other “e” Initiatives for teaching and learning:– Curriculum Repository– Online textbooks, resources and materials– Virtual Library– Elementary 1:1

• Transitioning Staff Roles/Office of eLearning


The Invitation

2009 NROC Network Members Conference:

Building Learning Communities

Bring your questions, suggestions and ideas to all three tracks of this meeting and as you network with one another:

ContentProfessional Development

Technology

How would you like your NROC Network to evolve?