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. WELCOME TO CE 100 Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development Unit 3 WELCOME TO CE 100 Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development Unit 3

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. Review of Unit 2! Last week we dove straight into the field of early childhood development! We read about the countless services, which include programs for infants and toddlers, preschool programs, family childcare, childcare centers, kindergarten, and schooling for primary age children. Does anyone have any thoughts, comments, or ah- ha moments that they would like to share? Jump in!

4. Unit 3! So far in this class we have discussed many elements of early childhood development, especially the job market and career opportunities. In Unit 3, we will turn our eyes to the program and courses at Kaplan University to see how these connect with and specifically prepare you for a career as a child development professional. You will discuss the program outcomes, how they apply to the various classes and your study of early childhood development. You will also learn how to set realistic and meaningful educational and career goals so that you can achieve your career objectives!

5. Learning Outcomes After completing this unit, you should be able to: Discuss the program outcomes as well as the required and elective courses for your Early Childhood Development Program Apply S.M.A.R.T. goal setting to educational and career goals Course outcomes practiced in this unit: CE100-2: Use a variety of personal management tools, strategies and university resources to enhance learning

6. But first…DB housekeeping Initial Response – Red Flags: “I think…I believe” “I learned…” Fix these with “After reading the program outcomes, I believe…” “According to the Goal Setting worksheet…”

7. But first…DB housekeeping Responses to Classmates: You do the scoring for this response… “You did a really good job talking about this. I like what you said.” Does this response get credit? Why or why not?

8. But first…DB housekeeping Why did this response lose points? “When i reviewed the website, i learned that i could get a job as a preschool teacher by completing my degree and taking courses in working with special needs students. i also think that it will help me to learn more about diversity in the classroom and to practice how to communicate more effectively.”

9. But first…DB housekeeping Remember – Answer every question in the directions Follow the directions – include all required details Refer back to your readings; cite the source Comment back to classmates and keep comments focused on the content Check your spelling, punctuation, grammar Use the length requirement (100 words or more)

10. Readings Last week you read about a variety of career choices and now you will read the courses that Kaplan University offers and will learn how our Early Childhood Development Program will prepare you for jobs that require these skills and traits. You will also learn how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals and learn tips for taking notes.

11. Please share! What are your academic goals? What are your professional goals?

12. Your thoughts: Transfer Credits Many incoming students bring transfer credits from other institutions of higher learning. Please know that Kaplan University must receive your official transcripts by the end of your first term. If they are not received on time, they will not be evaluated and you will not receive any credit for courses taken at another institution. Getting official transcripts sent in can take a while, so you will want to start this process as soon as possible. You will need to contact your other school(s) to have them send the official documents directly to Kaplan University. Talk to your advisor about this.

13. Your thoughts: Challenge Exams Students with prior experience or education can sit for challenge exams in an effort to earn credit for a particular course without actually having to take the course. There are a wide variety of courses available for challenge. If you want to consider any of these, please send your advisor an email and we will be more than happy to discuss this one on one with you.

14. Your thoughts: EL203? Students will develop a portfolio that describes and organizes the learning they have acquired on the job, through volunteer work, travel, etc. Stu­dents will also examine what they already know, what they have college credit for, what their future goals are, and how all of these pieces fit together. Faculty will guide students through the process and provide feedback and assistance on each component of the portfolio. Students will collect all of their previously credited learning (college transcripts, standardized exams, pre-evaluated learning, etc.) and will articulate and organize learning not already credited. 5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: Previous success in one or more college course(s) EL 203 qualifies as an open elective on your degree plan. The academic advising team can provide specific information related to EL 203 and experiential learning credits, such as fees related to the application. You can reach an academic advisor by calling 866-522-7747.

16. The classroom isn’t the only place knowledge can be gained. For many adult learners, years of work and life experience means more than just a line on their resumes. It’s earning them real college credits – and saving them time and money when completing their degree. Work Experience and Life Experience may save you time and money when completing your degree!

17. “President Obama has set a goal for America – 50% more college grads by 2020,” explains Brian Ouellette, Vice President of KNEXT. “The Department of Education has identified Portfolio Development as a key to meeting that goal because it helps adult learners apply the knowledge they’ve already gained from work experience to help put them on the fast track to a degree.”

18. How it Works KNEXT, which is pronounced “next” and stands for Knowledge Extension, offers the Portfolio Development course, EL203, to students who wish to gain recognition for learning that has occurred outside of the classroom though the preparation of a portfolio. The course has a double benefit – it helps students translate their learning into college credit and they get credit for the course as well.

19. Interested students speak to a team of advisors that help them determine if they have college level learning that could be eligible for college credit. Learning can come from a job, travel, volunteer work, training, or more.

20. Dedicated instructors and assessment specialists provide support and guidance throughout the course to ensure that students submit the most complete and beneficial portfolio. EL203 is open to undergraduate Kaplan University students who are looking to reduce the number of courses they have to take or perhaps want a quicker path to advanced courses or graduation.

21. Student Benefits Although no experiential learning credits are guaranteed through this process, the more than 600 who have completed EL203 have: · Earned an average of 29 credits (6 courses) · Saved 3 terms on their degree · Realized more than $10,000 in tuition savings

22. Learn More about Portfolio Development (EL203) If you would like to learn more, visit http://portfolio.kaplan.edu. http://portfolio.kaplan.edu If you have questions, please contact me at wperson@kaplan.edu.wperson@kaplan.edu

23. More Sharing Do you know how transfer credits impacts the Degree Plan? Do you want to take Challenge Exams on any courses? Do you think you may qualify to take EL203?

24. Looking Forward to Unit 4 Announcements are being posted to help you with your project. Please don’t wait to start the project – it can be tricky! Be sure to use the templates. Let’s take a field trip to the Announcement Board!

25. Thank you! Thank you for joining me! It has been a pleasure to share with each of you. Be sure to watch the announcement board – I will be posting information about the Unit 4 Project. This project cannot be turned in late, so start early. If you ever need anything… email me!