By Michael Hilkemeijer
How to access Free online PD for early childhood teachers.
With the constantly evolving field of early childhood education, keeping up-to-date with research, best practices, and new technologies is crucial for any educator. This not only helps to provide quality education to young children but also enhances career opportunities and personal growth. In today's digital age, there are many free online resources available that offer high-quality training and continuing education opportunities for early childhood educators. By accessing these resources, you can enhance your skills, knowledge and stay ahead in the field.
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How does continuing professional development benefits ECE teachers?
Continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers offers a wide range of benefits that help them improve their performance in the classroom. Through CPD, teachers can keep up with new teaching methods, technologies and curriculum developments to ensure they are meeting the needs of their students. Additionally, CPD can help teachers gain confidence and motivation which leads to increased job satisfaction. Furthermore, it is also an opportunity to network with other professionals and learn from them. Overall, ongoing learning through CPD helps teachers stay at the forefront of their field and deliver quality instruction to their students.
One of the primary benefits of CPD for teachers is the opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills. Being able to learn about new teaching strategies, technologies, and curriculum developments can help you enhance your classroom instruction and better meet the needs of your students. In addition to increasing student engagement and achievement, this can also lead to increased job satisfaction for you as you will see the impact on students’ success.
Course Lifetime Access = CPD for ECE teachers
You can benefit from the continuing professional development and support that we deliver as all online workshops come with Lifetime Access.
Access online PD workshop as a stand-alone for $460 Aud for my full transformation/implementation courses (worth 10 + hours). These include:
Harness Technology in Early Childhood Education
This online PD for early childhood teachers and carers delivers practical and immediately actionable advice on how to plan, teach and assess technology integration in the early learning environment. You will learn the expertise you need in order to lay the foundations for learning with technology in preschool activities and kindergarten learning environments.
How to support Play-based Learning in ECE with Digital Technology
You will learn how to support play-based learning in early childhood education with digital technology that will respond to a child's capabilities and learning needs. This course is NOT about understanding digital play research, but IS about providing you with the 'practical and immediately actionable" strategies and steps that you can APPLY today and which is derived from the current research on digital play in the early years.
Professional development webinars for early childhood educators
The use of technology in early childhood education has become increasingly important, as young children are growing up in a digital age. These webinars provide valuable insights into how to integrate technology into teaching practices without sacrificing the importance of play-based learning. You will learn about age-appropriate technology options and how to create a safe and engaging tech environment for young learners. By attending this webinar, you'll gain new skills that can help you prepare children for the future while also ensuring they have fun learning experiences in the present.
As young children embrace technology at an earlier age, teachers have the opportunity to use it as a tool for learning and development. While some may worry about the negative effects of too much screen time, this webinar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach to learning with technology. Attendees will learn how to select age-appropriate technologies and create lesson plans that incorporate technology while still prioritizing hands-on, interactive playtime.
60 + online courses for preschool teachers
Online courses are a great way for preschool educators to enhance their teaching strategies and stay up to date with the latest research and trends in the field. These courses offer the flexibility to learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, without needing to leave your home or classroom. They also provide opportunities to connect with other educators from around the world, share ideas, and gain new perspectives. By investing in yourself through online courses, you're investing in the success of your students and your own professional growth as a teacher.
Best Online Courses for Preschool Teaching Strategies
If you're an early childhood educator looking to enhance your teaching skills, we have plenty of online courses available. One great course is "Technology and Language Development in ECE: Where to start?" This course focuses on technology teaching strategies that will develop language and communication in preschool children.
$360 Aud (Lifetime Access)
Another option is “Planning and Implementing learning through Play” that focuses on the importance of planning when integrating digital technology/ICT in early childhood education and helps you to apply key practices to ensure that all children benefit from the use of ICT and the curriculum itself.
$360 Aud (Lifetime Access)
Another great option is the "Technology Observation & Assessment in ECE" course. This course focuses on using assessment data to plan effective instruction and individualize learning experiences for children in preschool.
$360 Aud (Lifetime Access)
No matter which course you choose (and we have over 60 + to choose from), investing in your professional development will benefit both you and your students in the long run.
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