Saturday, August 2, 2014
Dear Walden Colleagues,
Two possible ways that I may communicate my policy is by using a standard form of communication such as a pamphlet/flyer because it may reach a more direct audience. My plan is to give the pamphlet/flyer to our local school board and administrators as well as local family services such as Child Development Services, Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Child Care Options, and Alliance for Childhood.
This flyer may ignite others to be more aware of the common terms used in early childhood arena as well as educate parents of incoming Kindergarten children about need to align Kindergarten Standards with Early Learning Standards in public school.
Although it is not my first choice, another communication method that I could implement is social media such as YouTube or voice thread. We all know how fast social media is at bringing attention to a specific issue. My overall concern with this is that I will not know my audience. Nonetheless, it has the potential to connect with people of like mind because I would send a link to those who I know in education and perhaps it will build momentum throughout the state.
This area of communicating or making my ideas known to the public eye does intrigue me. I can see how public communication, especially social media, may work to support developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood. Nevertheless, I want to embrace social media with a team approach. I am not skilled in the area of technology, and I want those who know the field of social media to guide me.
Anyhow, I think my first attempt at communicating my policy will be through a pamphlet/flyer. I'll stick with an area that has comfort yet sense of ambiguity.
So... off I go to create a Flyer. I will keep you posted!
Robin
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Robin,
ReplyDeleteI think is a wise decision to use both types of media. We are living at the edge of a juncture, witnessing a technological revolution but at the same time being limited by its use. A significant percentage of parents do not yet have access to technology and a flier is still an effective way to communicate with them. Also, we need to acknowledge and address the technological challenges occurring in our environment. In my school, this year we have been instructed to create classroom websites through which we can keep our parents informed. Also, we’ll be experimenting sending Tweets to our families to keep them posted of what is happening in the classroom. Good luck with your technological endeavors! Let’ us know what happened.
Salvador,
DeleteYes, technology is to be embraced in more than one way! Thank you for your comments. I did create a class website over eight years ago. It has some basic information and I often put current newsletters and up to date learning throughout the year. I have been wanting to put early childhood resources for some time. Now I feel more resourceful and hope to add to that section. Feel free to check it out www.maranacook.org
Go to Manchester elementary and click on kindergarten. You will see my name and click on visit my website.
Robin
Hi Robin,
DeleteI like your post. Flyers are great means of communication for parents and audience who are not conversant with technology.
Class website another powerful means of communication with parents.
Great post.
Uduak
I think both may be a good idea for a variety of reasons, mentioned by your classmates. A website dedicated to this idea is an interesting notion. You might be able to garner more support and as your understanding of issues grows, your website could grow with it. Also, others can provide links, etc. . In short, it can be interactive.
DeleteA flyer is low tech and is still effective as a way to communicate with others. You should still provide links to relevant resources.
Dr. Yarosz