1. Class will start at the top of the hour!
WELCOME TO CE100 Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development Unit 1
Class will start at the top of the hour!
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2. Audio Check
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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
Seminar Times: Are listed as an announcement, on the syllabus and you will receive invites. Course Title: Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development

5. My Information
Instructor Name: Nancy Moretti Credentials: MS Early Childhood Education Administration Instructor Contact Information: Kaplan Address: AIM Instant Messenger Name: FacultyMoretti Facebook: Nancy Moretti

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.

7. 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?

8. Announcements
Please be sure to read the announcements that your instructors post in class.
What are in announcements
Special this week
Please also look in docsharing and webliography for weblinks and articles of interest. Please also check your on a regular basis.

9. 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:
Microsoft Word
Adobe Acrobat Reader (available as a free download at
Please add your seminar time.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Grading Grading Summary Points Discussions (10 @ 35 points each) 350
Seminars 20 points each)
180
Content Reviews 50 points each)
200
Unit 1 Assignment 10
Unit 2 Project
100
Unit 4 Project
120
Unit 7 Project 40
Total Points
1000

15. Extenuating Circumstances
If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing projects, or participating in the class, please contact your instructor to make alternative arrangements. The possibility of alternative arrangements is at the discretion of the instructor. Active communication is the key to overcoming any hurdles you may encounter during the term. If you are unable to contact your instructor, you should contact your academic advisor. Please be proactive and not reactive!

16. Plagiarism Policy Please review this 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. You will be happy you did!
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!

21. Associate Degree Outcomes
Showing the ability to apply knowledge of child development and learning theory in early childhood settings
Demonstrating an understanding of the development and implementation of strategies for building family and community relationships
Identifying developmentally appropriate observational and assessment techniques for informing instructional planning for children and their families
Showing the ability to use developmentally appropriate principles, tools, and practices used to create effective learning environments for young children
Demonstrating the use of professional standards, ethical values, critical inquiry, and advocacy practices of the early childhood field
Demonstrating an understanding of the importance of individuality and cultural diversity of children and their families to learning and development

22. Bachelor Degree Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of child development and learning theory in early childhood settings
Develop, plan, and implement strategies for building family and community relationships
Evaluate developmentally appropriate observation and assessment to inform instructional planning for children and their families
Evaluate developmentally appropriate principles, tools, and practices to create effective learning environments for young children
Demonstrate the use of professional standards, ethical values, critical inquiry, and advocacy practices of the early childhood field
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of individuality and cultural diversity of children and their families to learning and development

23. 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!

24. 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!

25. 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!!

26. 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!

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

28. Unit 1 – Things to do!
Please remember that our class runs from Wednesday through Tuesday! ALL work for unit 1 is due tomorrow 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?

29. Thank you for Joining me!
Remember as and instructor of Kaplan University and as a fellow early childhood educator, view your success as my success. If you need anything, please reach out to me. If you are in my class… I will see you on the discussion board, if not… I hope to see you here again next week. Have a super week!
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30. References
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