{"id":2358,"date":"2021-08-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=2358"},"modified":"2021-08-23T09:01:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:01:50","slug":"curriculum-curation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/curriculum-curation\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum Curation: How We Developed Gooroo Clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tomorrow, 8\/24, Gooroo Clubs<\/a> launches! After months of curating the curriculum, collaborating with experts, and filming in our office, we are so excited to shared our hands-on project learning with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gooroo Clubs is online project-based learning platform focusing on Arts, Science, and Technology. Every week, we release new content for each of our various clubs \u2014 all centred around NYS educational standards. Therefore, not only our are videos fun, they\u2019re also educational! Transform your passions into projects and start your free trial at gooroo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, how do we go from standards to video? In this three blog series, we\u2019ll be discussing what goes into creating a course for Gooroo Clubs. Starting with, curriculum curation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first major step of developing Gooroo Clubs, is establishing the framework of each club. But, how do we do that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: NYS Standards <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

But, what are these standards? Well, the New York State Education Department is responsible for setting student learning expectations. This is what all students should know and be able to do as a result of skilled instruction. They call these exceptions \u201cstandards\u201d. Schools uses these guidelines and milestones to develop their own curriculum. Each subject has its own set of standards from the Arts to Science to Physical Education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When developing Gooroo Clubs, our Education Team searches through these standards for those which align with our core values and promote hands-on learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Designing a Curriculum Outline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once these standards are assigned, the Education Team begins developing the framework for each Club. They do this within the framework of a 10-12 week semester. Each club is unique in the way it develops its curriculum. For example, Maker Club\u2019s standards align exactly with the topic for that week. Meanwhile Music Club\u2019s structure relies on building up students\u2019 musical knowledge with each topic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Finding the Expert Instructors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once a curriculum outline has been established and approved, it\u2019s time to find the experts who will  help us flesh it out. Our instructors are passionate about their subjects, and are highly-educated individuals with a passion for teaching. What\u2019s more, we pick our instructors based on their creativity, personality, and comfortability in front of a camera. Additionally, our Gooroos come from a diverse set of backgrounds which make them experts in their fields. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that the framework is in place, we begin the process of finalising the framework, and the courses within it, for filming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Collaborate on Curriculum <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We work closely with out Gooroo Instructors to help them develop courses which align with NYS standards and fit within our framework. Each instructor provides us with an outline and then a script for each course within a 3 course topic. Our Education Team is on hand to provide them any support.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Check for Excellence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, the Education Team is responsibility for upholding the educational standards we strive for at Gooroo. Each script and outline is carefully checked and approved every step of the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: Begin Filming<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The script has been approved, therefore it\u2019s ready for filming. Learn more about this step in the process in our next blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Our Curriculum in Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Excited to see the finished product? Well, you\u2019re in luck! The first topics of Maker and Music Club drop tomorrow. In them, you\u2019ll find courses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Rhythm, Pitch, and Musical Expression:<\/em> because, after all, Everyone\u2019s a Musician.<\/li>
  • Sun, Moon and Earth:<\/em> look to the skies with everything about Space Systems.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Tomorrow, 8\/24, Gooroo Clubs launches! After months of curating the curriculum, collaborating with experts, and filming in our office, we are so excited to shared our hands-on project learning with you.  Gooroo Clubs is online project-based learning platform focusing on Arts, Science, and Technology. Every week, we release new content for each of our various […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":2359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16,5],"tags":[2584,2581,2567,2583,2582],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n