Developmental English

FAQ

• Can we add our own content?
• What is NROC's Developmental English?
• What is the purpose of the course?
• How is the course designed?
• Who is the intended audience?
• Where can I get more information?

Design/Pedagogy

• Will the placement test place students into one of the 10 units?
• How can this course be used for English Language Learners?
• Are MLA guidelines taught in the course?
• How are grammar, punctuation, and usage addressed?
• Why is there no submit button on “Your Turn” in the Foundation lessons?
• Do the Foundation lessons replace a handbook for students?

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Curriculum

• NROC English Placement Test
• What content is included?
• Can this course be used for independent study?
• Is the curriculum aligned to the Common Core (and/or SBAC, PAARC)?
• Can each unit be taught independently, in any sequence?
• Will students work with rhetoric in the course?

Course Features

• NROC English Updates: July 2020
• Where do the reading selections come from?
• How will students use annotations in the My Journal area?
• What is the difference between My Journal and the Writing Center?
• Download, Print, and Email
• Can my students see their grades?

Technical

• Troubleshooting Technical Issues in NROC English
• Corruption or HTML Characters in the Writing Center Essay
• How can I fix display problems?
• What if a student is in the Writing Center but doesn’t have time to complete the writing assignment?
• How are the writings and changes saved in the Writing Center?
• Can students save work in progress in My Journal?

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NROC Course Manager User Guide

• ★ NROC Support and Resources for Developmental English Instructors
• How to Register Your Class (DevEnglish Instructors)
• Why We Developed the NROC Course Manager
• Edit Profile
• Class Settings
• My Classes

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