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Introducing New Noyce Scholars to MERLOT

What You'll Find Here

1. Exciting online learning materials in MERLOT.
2. Recommended Science and Math teaching resources, lesson plans, classroom management strategies, and advice with links to a wide range of additional Science and Math resources and materials.
3. A variety of ways to connect with other Noyce Scholars and to teachers and university faculty who share your goals, challenges, and passions for Science and Math education.
4. Information on how others are using virtual labs in their classrooms to:
   • Achieve curriculum objectives
   • Create exciting learning experiences for students
   • Reflect on effective classroom management strategies
   • Satisfy assessment and accreditation requirements
5. Information about ePortfolios in the CSU and how to create your own ePortfolio using the MERLOT Content Builder tool available to all Noyce Scholars.
6. ePortfolios created by other Noyce Scholars.

About MERLOT and the CSU Noyce Scholars Teaching Commons

The Noyce Scholars Teaching Commons:

• Is a free, open educational resource dedicated to Science and Math that anyone can use.
• Provides a collaborative space, supported by an online community of Science and Math educators, for teachers and students to share best practices and exchange ideas and resources.
• Promotes the practical and tested use of virtual labs and digital learning materials to achieve Math and Science learning objectives in California's high need schools.
• Is based on The Carnegie Foundation's model of "teaching commons."

About the Noyce Scholars Program

• The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program seeks to encourage talented Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math majors and professionals to become K-12 Math and Science teachers and provides funding to support scholarships, stipends, and programs for students who commit to teaching in high-needs K-12 school districts.
• The National Science Foundation's Noyce Scholars Program provides leaderships and support to help prepare future teachers to succeed in these high needs schools.
• The CSU Noyce Scholars are dedicated to improving the quality of Science and Math education in California's high need schools through the use of online resources and materials.