About course

Summary:

This is a custom course for Southern Regional Technical College Office of Adult Education staff.

Upon completion of the Pre-Assessment, please watch the Course Tutorial video to learn about the features of the platform.

The course format is asynchronous in nature, meaning you complete the course at your own pace.  A new module will unlock each week but only after you have completed the previous module. You’ll be able to look back at previous modules any time you’d like, and of course you can pause and re-watch any portions of the videos as needed. To leave the video and pick back up where you left off, click "Save Video Progress" before exiting.  The video must be watched in its entirety for the quiz to unlock. When the video has finished playing, you'll be taken back to your home dashboard, and you may now open the quiz for that module.

Upon watching the module video, you'll complete a quiz and, if applicable, upload your assignment for review. Any templates needed are located in Course Materials; simply download the template, complete the assignment, and save the file for upload. You'll upload your assignment by choosing a file in the module quiz on weeks an assignment is due.  

SCR Academy utilizes editable PDFs for assignments. Please download and save the file before editing. Then, upload the saved file to the quiz to submit for review. All communication regarding the acceptance of submissions can be viewed in the module quiz link. Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome PDF editors work best with the system, but you must download and save your file to save your work.

All materials referenced in this course are in the Course Materials folder.

Note that you also can’t move on until at least an 80% is achieved on the quiz, and also note that assignments and extended responses will be reviewed by the facilitator.  A facilitator dashboard keeps us updated on your progress, and SRTC will be informed of your progress on a regular basis. Some modules require the upload of a document. Upon completing the quiz, you must have the file ready for upload to save your answers to the quiz.

If you encounter an issue at any point, contact us to let us know by navigating to the Technical Support tab on the right-hand side of the screen.



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Syllabus

Module 1

In Module 1, we'll

  • Outline the plan for this professional development
  • Examine narratives that might affect our progress
  • Consider our audience--who are NRS Level 3 students?
  • Make a committment for ourselves and our colleagues

Module 1 Assignment:

  • View the Module 1 video (The video must be watched in its entirety for the quiz to unlock. You'll now be taken to your home dashboard when the video finishes.)
  • Complete the Module 1 assignment: Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome PDF editors work best with the system, but you must download and save your file to save your work.


1 Video, 1 Quiz

Module 2

In Module 2, we will:

  • Use CRIB aggregated data and staff survey responses, identify commonalities among responses to look for strategies to enhance instruction
  • Discuss common barriers and ways to help students persist
  • Introduce ELA instructional strategies for NRS Level 3 students

Module 2 Assignment:

  • View the Module 2 video (The video must be watched in its entirety for the quiz to unlock. You'll now be taken to your home dashboard when the video finishes.)
  • Complete the Module 2 assignment: Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome PDF editors work best with the system, but you must download and save your file to save your work.


1 Video, 1 Quiz

Module 3

In Module 3, we will:

  • Reflect on staff activities for Module 2
  • Introduce math instructional strategies for NRS Level 3 students

Module 3 Assignment:

  • View the Module 3 video (The video must be watched in its entirety for the quiz to unlock. You'll now be taken to your home dashboard when the video finishes.)

  • Establish math norms with students and hang up posters in Course Materials

  • Use the My Favorite No activity with your class this week

  • After doing so, complete the Module 3 assignment and reflection questions (no document upload this week)

  • Check out the Teaching Channel video and  https://www.youcubed.org/resource/posters/ for good stuff!



1 Video, 1 Quiz

Module 4

In Module 4, we will

  • Introduce quality/vetted resources for use with NRS Level 3
  • Outline strategies for continuing momentum
  • Reflect on changes made to this point

Module 4 Assignment:

  • View the Module 4 video (The video must be watched in its entirety for the quiz to unlock.)
  • Complete the Module 4 assignment
  • Complete the post-assessment
  • Download your certificate of completion.


1 Video, 2 Quiz

FAQs

What makes SCR Academy courses unique?

Great question! Susan Roberts of SCR Consulting has trained thousands of adult educators across the country through engaging in-person workshops and seminars on a variety of adult education practices. Using her knowledge of what works and what doesn’t, she utilizes research-based, practical approaches to introducing the same content effectively in an online environment. Rather than simply reading text on a screen, SCR Academy courses utilize module videos with Susan as your guide as you journey through the content. Project-based learning activities bring the concepts into the classroom with guidance from SCR Academy facilitators along the way.

When will I have access to the content of this course?

Upon payment—either by your agency’s provided enrollment key or through credit card—you will be enrolled in the course. You’ll start by taking the pre-assessment—an informal quiz to test your knowledge about the course content. Then, the first module will unlock for you to begin work.

What is the course completion deadline?

A new module will unlock each week, but only if you have completed the module before it. While the courses are self-paced, your agency and SCR Academy may have parameters in place for a completion timeline. Long periods of inactivity may result in your deactivation from the course.

How do I know I have finished the course?

A certificate of completion will generate when you have completed all course requirements. You must download and/or print the certificate as proof of your completion.

What if I need help?

Within the course, navigate to the Technical Support tab on the right side of the screen. Otherwise, you can always email Susan: susan@scr.consulting.

Course Tutorial Video