1. Welcome to CE230! Creative Activities for Young Children It will be helpful to have your course books and syllabus nearby, if possible. Feel free to chat with each other. We will begin class at 7:00 PM ET!

2. Introductions Where are you joining us from? Where are you joining us from? How many terms have you been here at Kaplan? How many terms have you been here at Kaplan?

3. My Information Instructor Name: Kara Bullock Credentials: BS in CAS MAT MAT K-8 Teaching Credential K-8 Teaching Credential Instructor Contact Information: Kaplan Email Address: kbullock@kaplan.edu AIM Instant Messenger Name: karambullock

4. Syllabus – General Info FLEX Seminar FLEX Seminar –2 seminars offered per week for your convenience! – I will teach on Monday at 7 PM ET and Bonnie Hurless will teach at 9 PM ET on Thursday. Course dates Course dates Course materials Course materials

5. Seminars Live seminars Live seminars –For full credit, attend the full hour and contribute to the discussion Seminar option 2: Due at the end of the unit Seminar option 2: Due at the end of the unit –For full credit, respond to the questions with a 200-word (minimum) response.

6. Discussion Requirements For full credit: For full credit: 1. Complete answers to all discussion questions. Make sure your responses provide a thorough discussion of the questions and include relevant examples of unit concepts. 2. Make sure your postings relate to the readings. Include reflections about how the unit objectives will be relevant to your “real world” experiences in the classroom. ***Be sure to include in-text citations and a reference at the end of your response. 3. Write responses that are at least 100 words. Read over your responses before posting to check for clear writing and correct spelling and grammar. 4. Interact with 2 or more students. Make sure to further the discussion by connecting your responses to the readings and course content.

7. Syllabus – Course Outcomes CE230-1: Identify ways to incorporate creative activities in early childhood settings CE230-1: Identify ways to incorporate creative activities in early childhood settings CE230-2: Discuss learning theories on creativity in children CE230-2: Discuss learning theories on creativity in children CE230-3: Describe ways children express their creativity at various developmental stages CE230-3: Describe ways children express their creativity at various developmental stages CE230-4: Select activities that encourage children to think and act creatively CE230-4: Select activities that encourage children to think and act creatively GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English GEL-7.1: Identify the ethical issues within the field of infant, toddler, and early childhood development GEL-7.1: Identify the ethical issues within the field of infant, toddler, and early childhood development

8. Syllabus – Learning Activities Readings/Web Resources Readings/Web Resources Discussion – participation! Discussion – participation! Seminar – option 1 or 2 Seminar – option 1 or 2 Graded Reviews (quizzes) Graded Reviews (quizzes) Projects – units 5 and 9 Projects – units 5 and 9 Please be sure to use the rubrics for each assignment as a guide!

9. Syllabus – Grading, Due Dates, Rubrics Point assignments and grading scale noted in syllabus Point assignments and grading scale noted in syllabus Due Dates: all assignments for each unit are due by Tuesday at midnight Due Dates: all assignments for each unit are due by Tuesday at midnight Rubrics: Rubrics: –A rubric is a set of criteria that is used to determine whether or not the requirements of an assignment have been met. Each criteria or set of criteria has a range of points assigned to it. The greater the number of requirements met, the greater the number of points earned. –Rubrics are located in the Syllabus for each type of assignment in this course.

10. Syllabus - Plagiarism What is plagiarism? What is plagiarism? –Presenting someone else’s ideas as your own Please familiarize yourself with Kaplan’s Plagiarism policy Please familiarize yourself with Kaplan’s Plagiarism policy –Where can I go to find out more information? End of the syllabus End of the syllabus Kaplan’s Writing Center Kaplan’s Writing Center

11. Sem. DQ#1 After reading the syllabus, do you have any concerns about any of the topics or projects? After reading the syllabus, do you have any concerns about any of the topics or projects? Do you understand the objectives of the course? Do you understand the objectives of the course? Are there any questions about when assignments are due or what will be expected? Are there any questions about when assignments are due or what will be expected?

12. Unit 1: Introduction to Creative Activities for Young Children Let’s talk CREATIVITY! Definition: “Creativity is the ability to think in unique ways, produce unusual ideas, or combine things in different ways.” (Isbell & Raines, 2007) Definition: “Creativity is the ability to think in unique ways, produce unusual ideas, or combine things in different ways.” (Isbell & Raines, 2007) Is creativity innate or can it be nurtured? Is creativity innate or can it be nurtured? Why are some children more creative than others? Why are some children more creative than others?

13. Sem. DQ#2 What elements should be included in a classroom environment that fosters creativity? What elements should be included in a classroom environment that fosters creativity?

14. Sem. DQ#3: Do you consider yourself a creative person? Do you consider yourself a creative person? –If not, what do you think might help you to be more creative? –If so, can you provide an example of how you enjoy your creativity?

15. Weekly Reminders Post your introduction under “Introduce Yourself” Post your introduction under “Introduce Yourself” Complete reading and Graded Review Complete reading and Graded Review Post your answer to our discussion board question and respond to your classmates’ posts Post your answer to our discussion board question and respond to your classmates’ posts

16. Ways to get help! Email your instructor Email your instructor Visit your instructor on AOL Instant Messenger (karambullock or profhurless) or request a phone conference Visit your instructor on AOL Instant Messenger (karambullock or profhurless) or request a phone conference Post your question to the Course Questions discussion board (under "Course Home" > "Course Questions") Post your question to the Course Questions discussion board (under "Course Home" > "Course Questions")

17. References Isbell, R.T. and Raines, S. C. (2007). Creativity and the Arts with Young Children. Thomson Delmar Learning.