New class First week! I’m excited about Issues and Trends… I like
the idea of learning to appreciate and evaluate the changing world of ECE with
new skills!
This week we were on search of global contacts. And what a
search this was! I mean where do you start looking for like-minded EC professionals?
I started with the list of contacts from the NAEYC Global
initiative… This was not too useful. I sent a bunch of emails that were
undeliverable…
Then I moved to social networking. Facebook! I am part of a
few international groups, and I even joined a few groups like the Canadian Child Care
Federation. I sent a few private messages and posted to reach out…
So far no one has contacted me back via FB.
Lastly, I reached out to Walden students from previous
classes. Voila! I am in touch with two great folks from United Arab States and
Germany!!! I LOVE Walden.
Part 2- The resources
The website I selected is the NAEYC.org page. I am new to
the EC field, but I have learned so much about it through NAEYC resources like
their YC publication.
I subscribed to their E-newsletter and I look forward
continuing to visit the NAEYC website.
By the way did you know May 1st is Worthy Wage
Day?
Until next week…
-Angie
Good evening Angela! I am sorry you had trouble establishing a contact through Global Alliance. I ran into the same problem you did. A lot of the e-mails I sent out came back saying they were undeliverable. I too went to facebook for help. What would we do without our social media network? Thankfully I was successful. I hope you hear back soon. If I get any more responses, I will send one to you if you still need a contact. Good luck and I look forward to learning more about you over the next 8 weeks.
ReplyDeleteHi Angela,
ReplyDeleteNAEYC is a great organization for early childhood education. They are very involved in public policy and advocacy. I have been a member for several years and taught in a school that was accredidated by them for 15 years. I hope you find them as a valuable resource!