Early Childhood Education Virtual Project
Timeline
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November 4, 2020Experience start
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September 19, 2019Sign Confidentiality Agreement
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October 3, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Instructor for Feedback
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October 17, 2019Research Proposal Submission
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October 17, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Agency
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November 10, 2019Agency Survey Completion Deadline
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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November 4, 2020Experience start
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September 19, 2019Sign Confidentiality Agreement
Students must sign the BVC confidentiality agreement and provide signed agreement to the instructor.
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October 3, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Instructor for Feedback
Students will submit the agency surveys to the instructor for feedback.
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October 17, 2019Research Proposal Submission
Groups will submit the research proposal to the agencies through email.
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October 17, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Agency
Students will submit the agency survey link to the agency through email. The agency will use this link and send it out to their own organization. This survey should have the instructor feedback incorporated prior to sending the link to the agency.
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November 10, 2019Agency Survey Completion Deadline
Students will start to analyze the data provided by the agency survey.
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November 14, 2019Finish analyzing survey data and get ready to write the research report.
Students will start to compile all of the information and analyze the data.
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November 21, 2019Students will start to write the Research Report.
Students will start writing the research report.
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December 7, 2019Submit Research Report.
Students will submit the final research report to their instructor. The instructor will submit the final research report to the agency through email on December 9.
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November 5, 2020Project Scope Meeting
Individuals or student groups will meet with the agency to clarify any questions they may need answered to complete the research proposal.
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November 12, 2020Project Commencement
Individuals or students groups begin agency projects.
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Leadership Communications Operations Project management EducationSkills
research problem solving collaboration time management organizationBring on one or more students from Mohawk College to be your virtual project team! Students are looking for opportunities to pursue their special interests and passion in a virtual project experience. In these varied settings, students will engage with children, families, staff, and other professionals.
Students will be supported throughout their experience with further enhancing their understanding of Pedagogy for the Early Years with a focus on the four foundations: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression.
Students are available for up to 20 hours (unpaid) of project time from November 4 , 2020 to December 11, 2020 in a virtual capacity only.
Learners
The final deliverable will be agreed upon by the educator and partnering organization. Students will need to complete a minimum of 20 hours by December 11, 2020.
Project timeline
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November 4, 2020Experience start
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September 19, 2019Sign Confidentiality Agreement
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October 3, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Instructor for Feedback
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October 17, 2019Research Proposal Submission
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October 17, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Agency
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November 10, 2019Agency Survey Completion Deadline
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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November 4, 2020Experience start
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September 19, 2019Sign Confidentiality Agreement
Students must sign the BVC confidentiality agreement and provide signed agreement to the instructor.
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October 3, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Instructor for Feedback
Students will submit the agency surveys to the instructor for feedback.
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October 17, 2019Research Proposal Submission
Groups will submit the research proposal to the agencies through email.
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October 17, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Agency
Students will submit the agency survey link to the agency through email. The agency will use this link and send it out to their own organization. This survey should have the instructor feedback incorporated prior to sending the link to the agency.
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November 10, 2019Agency Survey Completion Deadline
Students will start to analyze the data provided by the agency survey.
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November 14, 2019Finish analyzing survey data and get ready to write the research report.
Students will start to compile all of the information and analyze the data.
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November 21, 2019Students will start to write the Research Report.
Students will start writing the research report.
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December 7, 2019Submit Research Report.
Students will submit the final research report to their instructor. The instructor will submit the final research report to the agency through email on December 9.
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November 5, 2020Project Scope Meeting
Individuals or student groups will meet with the agency to clarify any questions they may need answered to complete the research proposal.
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November 12, 2020Project Commencement
Individuals or students groups begin agency projects.
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the project period, connecting with you as needed using virtual communication tools. There is an opportunity for either individual or group-based projects (maximum group size 6 students).
Examples of where students could work include:
- Childcare centers and early learning agencies
- Parent and child drop-in centers, such as EarlyON centers
- Professional Resource Centers
- Kindergarten Classroom
- Education-related businesses
- Businesses that serve children 0-12 and/or their families.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be able to fill in hourly tracking sheet at the end of the virtual placement.
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Provide students with feedback (on-going and on final tasks).
Timeline
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November 4, 2020Experience start
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September 19, 2019Sign Confidentiality Agreement
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October 3, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Instructor for Feedback
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October 17, 2019Research Proposal Submission
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October 17, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Agency
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November 10, 2019Agency Survey Completion Deadline
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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November 4, 2020Experience start
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September 19, 2019Sign Confidentiality Agreement
Students must sign the BVC confidentiality agreement and provide signed agreement to the instructor.
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October 3, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Instructor for Feedback
Students will submit the agency surveys to the instructor for feedback.
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October 17, 2019Research Proposal Submission
Groups will submit the research proposal to the agencies through email.
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October 17, 2019Submit Agency Survey to Agency
Students will submit the agency survey link to the agency through email. The agency will use this link and send it out to their own organization. This survey should have the instructor feedback incorporated prior to sending the link to the agency.
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November 10, 2019Agency Survey Completion Deadline
Students will start to analyze the data provided by the agency survey.
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November 14, 2019Finish analyzing survey data and get ready to write the research report.
Students will start to compile all of the information and analyze the data.
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November 21, 2019Students will start to write the Research Report.
Students will start writing the research report.
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December 7, 2019Submit Research Report.
Students will submit the final research report to their instructor. The instructor will submit the final research report to the agency through email on December 9.
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November 5, 2020Project Scope Meeting
Individuals or student groups will meet with the agency to clarify any questions they may need answered to complete the research proposal.
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November 12, 2020Project Commencement
Individuals or students groups begin agency projects.
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December 12, 2020Experience end