Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. WELCOME TO CE100 Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development Unit 1 WELCOME TO CE100 Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development Unit 1

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Let’s begin with some FUN!!!! ch?v=lulUvYfRl_c&feature=rel ated ch?v=lulUvYfRl_c&feature=rel ated What are your thoughts? What careers are related to early childhood?

Please remember that our class runs from Wednesday through Tuesday! ALL work for unit 1 is due on Tuesday at midnight! This week you will: Introduce yourself. Complete the readings. Participate in discussion. Attend seminar. Complete and submit the assignment. Complete the game and the graded review. Any questions? Unit 1 – Things to do!

We are going to scavenger hunt through the class syllabus Please use the class syllabus to find the following: What are the dates of this course? What is Christina’s AIM address? What is one of the course outcomes? How many “flex seminar” days/times are there for the course? When is our first PROJECT due (which week)? When is the final project due? When is the final day to request an incomplete? When you submit late work, what should you do? What is the penalty for submitting work late? What is one of the consequences of academic dishonesty? You earned 800 gazillion mega bonus points for each question correct!

Syllabus for CE 100 Course Number: CE 100 Seminar Day and Time: Thursday PM (EST) Monday 9-10 PM (EST) Course Title: Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development

Syllabus Synopsis: Weekly seminar –OR- complete option 2 (submit to dropbox) Discussion question and responses to classmates-weekly Initial post contains a reference and substantial Consider sharing personal experiences, research, information from reading, etc. At least 2 responses to classmates (or myself); substantial Course dates October 19-December 24 Final Projects due to Tuesday of Week 9 to dropbox by 11:59 PM Last day to request formal incomplete Mon., December 16 by 11:59 PM; If incomplete is granted all late work due by January 3 Grading grades through gradebook; updated weekly (remember week ends Tues., 11:59 PM) Pay attention to announcements posted to classroom Rubrics-please review in syllabus Plagiarism-AVOID by using citations

Welcome to Our FIRST Seminar Unit 1 Introduction This week we will: Introduce yourself. Complete the readings. Participate in discussion. Attend seminar. Complete and submit the assignment. Complete the game and the graded Are you ready to begin?

Time to Share! Throughout this course, many discussion opportunities will occur where you will be responding to other people's opinions and comments and because of this, it is important that we get to know each other first. So it’s your turn…Please take this opportunity to tell us where you are from and to share something about yourself. Jump in! Many students life to share Facebook names, please feel free to share those on the introduce yourself board in class. Please also note that our department has a FB page too. Look in the announcement section of our class to become a FAN of our page.

A Trip to the Classroom…. Please click into the main screen of the course and find the following: Game icon for graded review Weekly announcements Doc Sharing Webliography Gradebook Unit 1 Home Screen Seminar Option 2 APA quick reference guides

Kaplan Student Orientation To begin, please make sure you have completed the Kaplan Student Orientation, which is located on your Kaplan KU Campus page under My Classes, Current Courses. It will help you learn to navigate our course and assist you in succeeding in this class. In addition, the Kaplan Student Orientation will be available for you to review at any time on your KU Campus page. Does anyone have any questions?

Announcements Please be sure to read the announcements that I post in class. Some announcements will be to support you and give you the heads up on the following week, others will be reminders of due dates, holidays, and you will even find invitations to student learning communities and workshops.

First Term Reference Guide On your course home page, you will see a First Term Reference Guide. I suggest that you view it as it will tell you who to contact for class questions, scheduling questions, technical issues, financial aid, student accounts, and where to go for study tips. Using this guide will put you in touch with the right person in a quick and timely manner! Enjoy!

Course Details This course does not have a textbook. All materials needed for successful completion of this course will be provided within the course (readings, learning activities, websites, etc.). To access some of these materials and communicate with your instructor, please make sure you have the following: AOL Instant Messenger: If you are not an AIM Member you can download the free service by visiting the following site: Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat Reader (available as a free download at

Course Overview Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development is the foundation to the Early Childhood Development program and will give you a broad overview of some of the different career opportunities in the field. You will be introduced to a variety of roles that an early childhood professional may undertake within the field as well as some of the professional organizations, resources and standards affiliated with the field. This course will also offer you some helpful academic strategies to support your learning throughout the program.

Course Description Early childhood professionals establish an environment for the early learning success of the children they serve. This course provides the opportunity for the early childhood development student to prepare for success in the Kaplan University classroom environment. Topics addressed include roles, responsibilities, and various career opportunities within the field, professional standards, personal management tools, strategies, and university resources. Additionally, students will preview the portfolio project that will be developed in the final capstone course in the program.

Course Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: Identify early childhood professional roles, responsibilities, and standards Use a variety of personal management tools, strategies and university resources to enhance learning Identify careers within the early childhood development field Apply basic knowledge of the early childhood professional role to program and professional goals Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English Describe the historical events that influence contemporary culture

Grading Grading SummaryPoints Discussions 35 points each) 350 Seminars 20 points each) 180 Content Reviews 50 points each) 200 Unit 1 Assignment10 Unit 2 Project100 Unit 4 Project120 Unit 7 Project40 Total Points1000

Extenuating Circumstances Touch base with me with extenuating circumstances; Late work submitted is BETTER than NO WORK submitted; Work collaboratively on a “plan” Late penalties per the course policy (5 points per week late)

Conditional Admittance Policy All Kaplan University undergraduate students will be considered conditionally admitted to the University and will not receive financial aid while in this status. All University policies nevertheless apply to such students, and they enjoy all the rights and resources of a fully instated student during the period of conditional admittance. At the end of the fifth week of classes, the University will review the academic performance of conditionally admitted students. Students who have earned a grade up to that point of 65 percent or higher for all coursework will be allowed to continue in their program and will only then be eligible for disbursement of any financial aid and to receive credit for the course. The University will reverse the enrollment of any student not meeting these criteria, and such a student will not owe any financial obligation to the University except for the application fee, which is non- refundable Students whose enrollments are reversed in this manner may not reapply for admission for one year unless they qualify for a waiver as applied by the dean of their respective school.

Plagiarism Policy Kaplan University considers academic honesty to be one of its highest values. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Though not a comprehensive or exhaustive list, the syllabus provides some examples of dishonesty or unethical and unprofessional behavior. Please review this policy!!!! When in doubt, please cite your resources.

Graded Reviews In units where you see graded reviews, please use the readings to assist you in answering the questions. Take your time, you have two hours to complete each review.

Projects Please note that our rubrics share details on grading for each project. Please use the rubrics as your guide and when you see templates for projects, please use them as well. All projects are due on Tuesday evenings at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Seminar Questions In class you were told to come to seminar ready to share… lets get started! What is your response to the program outcomes? How do these prepare you for a career working as an early childhood professional? Jump in!

More Sharing! What questions do you have about the class syllabus or expectations of the course? What questions or concerns do you have regarding online college and online communication? Jump in!!

JUST FOR FUN….. With all activities, consider safety for age groups, along with appropriate supervision Cut up swimming noodles; use thicker rope and “bead” noodles Place a mix of dried rice and beans into a container or even cookie tray; allow students to “hide and seek” items in this “multicultural mix” (great tactile experience) “Paint” in shaving cream or whipped cream Add “texture” to play dough by mixing in sand, glitter, coffee grounds, etc. Use Bingo markers vs. crayons for coloring Make torn tissue paper collages (no scissors required; use glue sticks for ease with younger children) Make “edible slime” by melting gummies in the microwave

Something to Think About Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why. ~Bernard m. Baruch I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand. ~Chinese Proverb The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes. ~Tony Blair If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ~John Quincy Adams The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ~Sydney J. Harris A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. ~Henry Adams Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers. ~Josef Albers

Thank you for Joining me! Remember as your instructor, I view your success as my success. If you need anything, please me, meet me on AIM, or post your question on the Q and A Discussion Board in our Class. Have a super week – I’ll see you in class!

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