1. 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 (you should hear music). 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

2. Audio Check I am aware that many of you are new to online learning and to using computers, so before we get started… lets conduct a quick audio check. If you can’t hear me, please confirm that the volume on your speakers are on and if you have external speakers confirm that they are plugged in. If you can’t hear me, please try logging out and back in. This often fixes the problem. If this does not work – please call Tech Support at 1-866- 522-7747

3. 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?

4. Syllabus for CE 100 Course Number: CE 100: 01 Seminar Day and Time: Wednesday @ 8pm ET Course Title: Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development

5. My Information Instructor Name: Dr. Carolyn McKeon (Dr. C.) Credentials: BS, MSEd (Reading), MSEd (Instructional Design), and a PhD Instructor Contact Information: 570-998-2958 Kaplan Email Address: cmkeon@kaplan.edu cmkeon@kaplan.edu AIM Instant Messenger Name: cmckeonkaplan Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/D R.C.KU/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/D R.C.KU/

6. 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. There is a group FB page for my students. https://www.facebook.com/groups/DR.C.KU/

7. 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.

8. 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!

10. 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: http://www.aim.aol.com/http://www.aim.aol.com/ Microsoft Word (you can use OpenOffice.org-free download) Adobe Acrobat Reader (available as a free download at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

11. Grading Grading SummaryPoints Discussions (10 @ 35 points each) 350 Seminars (9 @ 20 points each) 180 Content Reviews (4 @ 50 points each) 200 Unit 1 Assignment10 Unit 2 Project100 Unit 4 Project120 Unit 7 Project40 Total Points1000

12. Discussion Board & Seminar To get full credit on the DB you need to: Post your original response with a reference (this is a must) for each question Respond to at least 2 classmates for each question Write in complete sentences with an attempt at good grammar To get full credit in seminar you must: Attend for at least 40 minutes Make at least 20 postings in the time you are in class

13. Questions? Any questions regarding grading policies? I firmly believe in allowing learners to learn from their own work. I will always accept papers/projects ahead of time for a personal review by me. I will provide substantial feedback to you personally. However, you must give me at least 3 days before the assignment is due. I will also allow you to resubmit any paper or project for a better grade if submitted on time. You can earn up to half the points lost back to improve your grade. The number of points earned back depends on the corrections and/or additions that you make to the paper/project when you resubmit it. I will accept project resubmits up to one week after the assignment was due.

14. Other points you can earn Any item may be resubmitted or added to in order gain points back only if submitted on time. For example: Say you only earned 25/35 on your discussion board for the week and it was submitted on time; if you rework, add to or improve that assignment after grading based on my comments you can earn points back

15. Extenuating Circumstances If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing projects, quizzes or participating in the class, please contact me to make alternative arrangements. I believe in active communication as the key to overcoming any hurdles you may encounter during the term. If you are unable to contact me, you should contact your academic advisor.

16. Incompletes Incompletes provide students with limited additional time to complete coursework after the term’s end. To be considered for an incomplete, you should have completed approximately 75% of the coursework. Please see the Kaplan University catalog for further information. Whether or not to grant an incomplete is your instructor’s decision. The deadline for requesting an incomplete for the 2012-02A term is May 20. Incomplete coursework is due June 8.

17. 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.

18. 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. I cannot extend this nor can I accept these late!

19. 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. I will provide examples in Doc Sharing as well. All projects are due on Tuesday evenings at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Per KU policy, I cannot accept late projects in units 1-5. I can however allow you to resubmit if you are not happy with your grade and you make changes.

20. This Week You will begin your journey in the world of the early childhood development by acquiring a good understanding of the Kaplan University resources and class platform. We will start by exploring the Course Home section of our class. Be sure to read and reference the important information found under Course Home. You can find your Syllabus, First Term Reference Guide, Seminar Instructions, and KU Resources there. In addition, you can view a Kaplan Library Presentation and post questions or comments for your instructor and classmates. Also, the items on the Course Home page will introduce you to the course, so be sure to read them. Click the icons on the Course Home page to find information about the course, including the description, outcomes, grading, and materials. Make sure you go through the navigation tutorial under the Navigation icon. The PDFs on the reading page will give you valuable information about the world of early childhood development and child care professionals.

21. The Readings Please note that the readings in this course will be valuable resources to you throughout your academic program and even as you enter your career, so please create a filing system for yourself and save the PDFs and documents provided. You will be happy you did!

22. 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!

23. Please Share! What is your response to the Course Outcomes? How might you use these outcomes in the field or as you proceed through your academic program? Jump in!

24. 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!!

25. Last One What experiences do you have working in the field or working with young children? It can be personal or professional – or both! Jump in!

26. Educational Quote The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ~Sydney J. Harris

27. 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!

28. Thank you for Joining me! Remember as your instructor, I view your success as my success. If you need anything, please email 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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