1. Schools of Distance Education across the nation are harnessing the connectivity afforded by information and communications technologies (ICT) to design and develop online learning experiences which facilitate the notion of continuous and collaborative learning. In this environment, distance learners in the early years have unique needs which require careful and considered design considerations. This presentation will examine how the Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) is attempting to cater for these needs when designing online courses for students in the early years across seven different sites. During the presentation a number of online courses for the early years will be showcased. The presentation will also highlight the Professional Development needs of teachers so they may re-consider and in some cases re-conceptualise their pedagogical beliefs about early years teaching in the light of the impact of ICT. Designing online programs in the Early Years pls have ur mob ph on mute & b rde to txt 0403 122249
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