While play researchers and theorists have established a pretty clear and agreed upon definition of play and its importance in the lives of young children, confusion remains about what is and is not play. This session looks at the definition of play and examines the difference between real play and play-like activity.
While we hope you attend our sessions for the content, we know certificates are important. A link to a short evaluation is shared at the end of each live on-line session. Complete this evaluation, and a personalized PDF certificate of participation is generated and emailed to you. In-service training requirements vary depending on location. Below, you’ll find info on where our certificates are currently accepted. We’re always working to gain approval in more locations.
United States
Canada
Alberta | We have been informed that Alberta does not have a pre-approval process and that our certificates contain the required information to be accepted as in-service training.
British Columbia | Explorations Early Learning was told that in BC, “professional development is assessed on a case by case basis after the workshop has been completed, and the certificate has been received.” Our certificates contain all the information required for approval, and our sessions cover topics that are traditionally approved.
Australia
We have not yet had time to dig into approval requirements for in-service trainings in any Australian states. It’s on the to-do list.
We want to assure you have a quality training experience and are here to provide support and answer questions at any time. Contact us at jeff@explorationsearlylearning.com any time and expect a prompt response.
Technology
Live sessions take place via the ZOOM meeting platform. On-Demand sessions are hosted here at explorationsearlylearning.com. You can access all sessions from almost any desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with a decent internet connection. If you’re reading this sentence, your device can access our sessions. Devices with larger screens provide a more enjoyable user experience.
Prices
Session prices should appear in your local currency if you’re browsing from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, or the United Kingdom. Clicking the down arrow next to the flag below the session’s price to change currency. All payments are processed in USD equivalents.
Recording
We record all sessions. If there are technical problems while attending a live session, or you are unable to attend live, we can set you up with access to the session’s recording. Recordings are available within 24 hours of the live event. Please note that certificates are invalid in some locations if the attendee views a recording.
