Welcome to NROC
An Introduction to the
The National Repository of Online Courses
Featuring NROC Courses and
the NROC Network
Module 1
NROC Members
A network of educators, designers, technologists, and administrators
Working together to promote the continuous improvement of online courses
Through the development of high-quality content and instructor training.
NROC Support Team
An educational nonprofit
Committed to improving access to high quality education
Specialize in Collaborative projects
Small team of experts in multimedia development, education, publishing and organizational management
http://montereyinstitute.org
Managed by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education
NROC Funding
NROC is sponsored by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Members, like you!
Designed and managed to be a self-sustaining operation through its membership fees, licenses and other fees.
The MITE team and Members leverage existing course development resources in addition to seeking grants for new content development
NROC Members
Buena Vista UniversityChattanooga State Technical and Community CollegeColorado Community Colleges OnlineIowa Community College Online ConsortiumKentucky Virtual High SchoolMaryland Virtual Learning OpportunitiesMichigan Virtual High SchoolMinnesota OnlineOmaha Public SchoolsSouth Carolina Department of EducationSt. Petersburg CollegeUT TeleCampusUniversity of California (UCCP)
2006 Charter Member Advisors
Course List
2006 Course Foundations
NROC Guidelines
Learner
Assessment
Knowledge
Community
1. Technology2. Content3. Media4. Design5. Pedagogy
Instructor
6. Interaction7. Assignments8. Assessment9. Access10. Support
Full guidelines downloadable from web site and online community
Course Example
Course Structure
Course elements are formatted and organized in a systematic structure to…
Import into a variety of CMSs
Import into content repositories
Designed to Adapt As Desired
Faculty, Instructional Designers and/or Administrators may customize the courses
Use within your CMS
Change syllabus
Add new content
Add activities
Enhance Your Existing Course
Use NROC content to enhance your existing course.
Or use to supplement hybrid or classroom content for students.
Why Use External Content?
• High-quality and diverse content
• Multi-modal learning experience for students
• Allows instructor to design the learning experience
• Saves time and money• You don’t write your
textbook do you?
Member Network & Support
NROCNetwork.org provides members with…• Additional Content, Updates, Support• Professional Development: Webinars, Articles, Discussions• Connection to ideas and content from other NROC Members
Search for NROC Media
Use FLORA, a searchable database of NROC content, to find and link to media lessons by subject or textbook, and key topics.
Additional NROC Opportunities
• Develop and share additional activities and assignments through the Network
• Participate in collaborative course development projects
• Publish peer review articles in the Community
• Co-present at academic conferences with the MITE team and other Members
Look for more information about these options, and more on the NROC Commons in the online community.
nrocnetwork.org
What’s Next?
1. Sign on to the NROCNetwork.orgGet a password key from your administrator
2. Watch the NROC Network tutorial there“How to use the NROC Network”
3. Explore NROC course content Media Lessons (FLORA)All learning material (www.courserepository.org)
4. Watch an NROC Course tutorial“Getting Started with an NROC Course” “How to Customize NROC Courses”
5. Professional DevelopmentRead articles and participate in monthly Webinars to
learn more about teaching online.
Participate in the NROC Network and raise the quality of your online courses!
Get Connected
Contact NROC with Ideas and questions at
NROCNetwork.org/support