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High School Courses for Mississippi

Mississippi educators have access to 13 online secondary courses and expanded digital mathematics tools and resources thanks to a $1.5 million award to the Mississippi State University Research and Curriculum Unit through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund.

The projects are part of $4.3 million allocated to MSU in January during a second round of funding by Gov. Tate Reeves. The GEER program is funded by federal COVID-19 relief legislation and administered by state governors.

The following courses launched this fall: AP Computer Science Principles; Biology I; College- and Career-Readiness English I, II, III and IV; Chemistry; Exploring Computer Science; Foundations of Algebra; Foundations of Biology; U.S. History from Post-Reconstruction to Present; U.S. Government; and World History from Age of Enlightenment to Present. Some of the courses slated for release in late spring of 2022 are Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Science, and Physics.

All courses, aligned to the Quality Matters K-12 standards, include presentations, assignments, and a teacher resource guide that can be modified and used in conjunction or independently of the courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects do the online courses cover?

Answer:

The following courses launched in fall 2021: AP Computer Science Principles; Biology I; College- and Career-Readiness English I, II, III and IV; Chemistry; Exploring Computer Science; Foundations of Algebra; Foundations of Biology; U.S. History from Post-Reconstruction to Present; U.S. Government; and World History from Age of Enlightenment to Present.

Are there more courses being developed for high school teachers?

Answer:

Yes. By the middle of spring 2022, six more courses will be added. These courses are Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Science, and Physics.

Are the courses aligned to the Mississippi Curriculum Frameworks?

Answer:

Yes. All of the courses were developed from a partnership between RCU staff and Mississippi educators.

What is included with the courses?

Answer:

Each course folder contains a Canvas course export (.imscc file) and a ZIP file that contains all of the editable, digital files used in the course. Also included are the online course map and teacher resource guide that explains the online course layout, course alignment to the Mississippi standards, suggested pacing guide for period and block schedules, and a list of extra resources.

How can I get the courses?

Answer:

To receive access to the free online courses, we will need an email sent to helpdesk@rcu.msstate.edu from your district’s curriculum coordinator or representative that includes the following information: name, title, school district, email (Gmail-enabled), and work phone number. The request must also include a brief description of what you are requesting. Example: “I am requesting access to download the free online courses for my district as the designated district representative.” The request will then be sent to one of our online learning specialists who will be in contact with you soon.

What does the district representative do after receving access to the share to the courses?

Answer:

Once you receive access to the share, you will find the file folders for the 13 courses. Each folder contains a Canvas export file (.imscc file extension) and a Zip file that has all the content and resources that were used to build the courses. You will also find a Teacher Resource Guide within that zip file. Open the Teacher Resource Guide to find specific instructions on how to import each Canvas export file.

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" It is exciting that the RCU could use the CARES funding provided by Gov. Reeves’ office to provide a valuable resource to high schools in Mississippi. These courses, along with their digital instructional resources, will help increase students’ access to consistent, free, quality educational content whether at home or in the school. We feel the design of the courses aligned to the Quality Matters K-12 standards, coupled with teacher resource guides, should prove invaluable to the novice or experienced teacher in supporting their classes in a hybrid or online format."

Dr. Sean Owen Mississippi State University