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Professional Development for All

PD for All is a groundbreaking series of free professional development workshops open to all early childhood professionals who serve young children, birth through Grade 3, in the Omaha metro area.

Professional Development for All introduces leading-edge research and innovative practices that can make a difference in the lives of young children and families. The series also gives early childhood professionals the opportunity to come together and learn from one another. Watch our highlight video to learn why school leaders, teachers, child care providers, home visitors, family engagement specialists, and others are participating.

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EXPLORE MORE: USING TECHNOLOGY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Throughout 2020, young children have engaged with digital technology like never before as early childhood professionals creatively adapted to a “new normal.” While this shift presents incredible opportunities for children’s learning and development, it also poses questions about appropriate and effective uses of technology in early childhood.

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska is proud to offer a new collection of on-demand resources for early childhood professionals in individual or group settings. Featuring Dr. Chip Donohue, founding director of the Technology in Early Childhood Center at Erikson Institute and senior fellow at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media, these videos and learning guides offer specific and practical information for the equitable use of technology in classroom and child care environments.

Technology Integration in the Early and Elementary Years

This video session examines how intentional and appropriate use of technology supports healthy child development, promotes early learning and early literacy, and encourages social-emotional development while addressing the values of quality, continuity and equity.
The professional learning guide takes viewers through “bite-sized” segments of the video, providing opportunities to practice and apply concepts discussed in the recording.

Digital Storytelling: Technology Tools That Support Children’s Documenting, Demonstrating, Sharing, Saving, Reflecting, and Revisiting

This video session explores how children can use digital storytelling to “show what they know” and how it can support teaching, family engagement, and documenting learning for all students.
The professional learning guide offers a three-part plan to walk early childhood professionals through the knowledge and skills they need to effectively implement digital storytelling with children.

Although continuing education certificates are not available for individuals accessing and completing these pre-recorded sessions, certificate-eligible sessions will be included in the 2021 Spring PD for All series being announced soon. PD for All is a critical piece of the Superintendents' Early Childhood Plan, developed by the Buffett Institute and funded by the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Check back here soon for more details.

PRESENTATION ARCHIVE

Click here for presentations, videos, and resources from our Professional Development for All institutes.

For more information about Professional Development for All, please contact Kimberlee Telford at ktelford@nebraska.edu.