ECE 242, Distance Education, CRN #50476

Caring for Infants and Toddlers – Intensive Six-Week Course Summer 2018

 

• You will be able to purchase  your Connect Smart Book through our Canvas course starting June 18th. This online Connect text is $80. You do not need to purchase a hard copy. FYI - There are copies of our texts in both Cuesta College Resource Libraries; SLO and NCC Paso Robles.

• You are expected to access the course in Canvas on the first day of class June 18^th.

• You will be dropped from the course if you do not purchase in Connect by June 20^th.

 

*I DROP enrolled  STUDENTS who do not check into Canvas the FIRST DAY of the semester.

CLASS SPECIFICATIONS: This class opens online June 18 - ends July 27, 2018

 WELCOME TO ECE 242: Are you ready for an online course? Here is a link for an easy tutorial to find out http://www.cuesta.edu/student/aboutacad/distance/survey.htmlLinks to an external site..

Check out all the Distance Education information from this link or Cuesta College Home Page.

 

COMMUNICATION & CONTACT INFORMATION:

Instructor: Haila Hafley-Kluver, ABS/Early Childhood Education

EMAIL: hhafley@cuesta.edu, reference ECE 242 – Use Messaging in Canvas after course begins.

 

WARNING – ALL emails from me go to your My.Cuesta email. Check constantly before class starts for information from me! *Waitlisted? See message below. Go to your My.Cuesta to learn how to forward to your personal email.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: ECE 242: Caring for Infants and Toddlers

1. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
2. Understand developmentally appropriate guidance, nurturing, and care for infants & toddlers in quality programs.
3. Develop an understanding of the developmental theories as they apply to infants & toddlers.
4. Acquire an understanding of sensitive caregiving practices related to infants & toddlers in 
groups and multicultural settings.
5. Know DSS regulations for licensed infant & toddler programs.
6. Have a strong understanding of Individually and Culturally Appropriate Practices as they relate to infants, toddlers, and families.

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS – Connect online Smart Books (ebooks): Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers and the Caregiver’s Companion. You MUST PURCHASE the online Connect SmartBooks June 18. There is a free version for the first week. Both hard copy books are available on reserve at Cuesta College Resource Libraries, SLO and Paso Robles campus’ to start reading ahead of time. You can check out reserve books for two hours at a time.

 

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS – PLEASE READ - Make Sure You Have a Computer that Works for You – Both Cuesta College Campuses have Computer Labs, and Computers in Libraries (free to use)

• Browser requirements/minimum computer specifications – follow this
link: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/aboutacad/distance/faqs_technical.html
• YOU MUST have proficient computer skills; know how to create PDF documents, download, attach, view Power Point Presentations, view online videos, and to connect to web links.
• YOU NEED a computer with up-to-date software programs in order to access all applications offered for learning online or plan time to use the Cuesta College library or computer labs FREE
• For final project presentation you MUST be able to produce a Power Point Presentation.
• You may need to “buy” the appropriate software for your computer.
• If using an iPad or Tablet, make sure you have the ability to write text to a program that can be downloaded, attached, and able for me to open. You will two written reports for this course; turned into PDF format; and submitted.

 

YOU MUST HAVE basic computer skills (word processing, Power Point, email, attachments etc.). You must know how to create, download, and attach appropriate PDF word docs for two required reports in this course. *If you are on a waitlist… be sure to check your My.Cuesta email daily – as you will only have 24 hours to register once your name comes to the top of the waitlist. FYI - I DO NOT GET ADD CODES UNTIL THE FRIDAY BEFORE CLASS STARTS; JUNE 15, 2018. If you are on the wait list I will contact you for an Add Code.

Cuesta waitlist procedure, dropping and adding courses, instructions: http://academic.cuesta.edu/admrreg/waitlist.htmLinks to an external site.

 

 Plan for a minimum 5-10 hours per week  (depending on your computer skills) for reading, doing assignments, chapter quizzes, and online discussions

 

STUDENT READINESS AND TIME REQUIREMENT - COLLEGE AND COURSE POLICIES 

• Student Conduct and Academic honesty policy (link to Cuesta policy, including Student Code of Conduct, Student Computer Technology Access Agreement: http://www.cuesta.edu/general/search.html?q=academic+honesty&x=0&y=0Links to an external site.
•  Things to know - Please contact technical support if you have trouble getting into Canvas: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/aboutacad/distance/technical_support.htmllLinks to an external site. 
• Canvas and Cuesta College Distance Education Information: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/distance_ed_students/Canvas_Quick_Reference_Students.pdffLinks to an external site.

 

OTHER STUDENT SERVICES:

• What about the student health center, financial aid, counseling, mental health services, tutoring support, Federal Work Study, Cal WORKS, Cultural and Veterans Centers? Cuesta College has many resources, which are available to assist you as you pursue your education. Did you know that you have access to free personal counseling, reading, writing, cyber skills, help with disabilities, and a place to “hang out” if you are a recently returning veteran from the Iraq or Afghanistan wars? Below are four important websites for you to browse.
• http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/asLinks to an external site. , Academic Support
• http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/dspssLinks to an external site. , Disabled Student Programs & Services
• www.cuesta.edu/campus/healthLinks to an external site., Student Health Center
• http://academic.cuesta.edu/admrreg/veterans.htmLinks to an external site., Veteran’s Programs

 

If you have a disability and might need accommodations (support services) in this class, please contact Disabled Student Program & Services http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/dsps/Links to an external site.

 

READY TO START?

• You have read and understand everything.
• You have adequate computer and Internet access.
• You contacted me with questions BEFORE you enrolled.
• You have enrolled in the course.
• You got on the wait list and will be watching your My.Cuesta email for when an opening happens.

 

Enrolled students will receive a Welcome email with instructions for logging into our online course the week before the semester begins. Please watch your My.Cuesta email for this.