Building Professional Learning & Practice

Readings:

• What is a Podcast? An Explanation in Plain English.

• Best Podcast Apps for Listening on iOS, Android, + Smart Devices

•  Making Podcasts Part of Professional Learning

• Early Child Podcasts for Early Child Educators

Resources:

• Presentation Notes

Activities:

• Hear, Think, Wonder Note Catcher

• Padlet

• Reflection Google Form

Readings:

• NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice Planning and Implementing An Engaging Curriculum To Achieve Meaningful Goals 

Resources:

• Presentation Notes

• CT ELDS Video

• CT ELDS Document

Activities:

• Lesson Plan Template

• Google Slides Presentation Template

Readings:

• NAEYC Becoming Your Best: Building Professional Competencies

Resources:

• Presentation Notes

Activities:

• Program Professional Learning Plan Template

• Individual Professional Learning Plan Template

Resources:

• Presentation Notes

• Microsoft Copilot Video

• Chat GPT Video

Activity:

• Administrative Tasks for AI Prompts