Chat Transcripts

Topic

Chat Session 1

Date

2025-09-09

Group ID

0

Course ID

306119

User List

Blossom, SarahFribley, JonathanHite, SallyannaKelley, RoxannaMoore, LynnSundt, KariTeal, Janice{Oveson, Tammy}
User Timestamp Message
{Oveson, Tammy}06:54:51 pmHi Sarah and Lynn!
Blossom, Sarah06:54:58 pmHi!
Moore, Lynn06:55:02 pmHello!
{Oveson, Tammy}06:58:57 pmHi Jonathan!
{Oveson, Tammy}06:59:54 pmHi Janice!
Kelley, Roxanna07:00:04 pmHi Tammy!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:00:09 pmHI Roxanna!
Teal, Janice07:00:24 pmHello!
Fribley, Jonathan07:00:29 pmHello!!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:00:34 pmHi Sallyanna!
Hite, Sallyanna07:00:52 pmHi
{Oveson, Tammy}07:01:31 pmThere are several more people who are supposed to be in this class so we'll wait a couple minutes before we start to hopefully give them time to get here
Kelley, Roxanna07:01:44 pmok!!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:03:44 pmI want to make sure we finish on time, so let's get started! WELCOME!! I'm so glad you're all here!
Kelley, Roxanna07:04:07 pmThank you!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:04:11 pmLet’s do some introductions! Please tell us what type of program you work in, what age children you care for, how many years you’ve worked in this profession AND please tell us something fun you did this summer.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:04:27 pmI’ll go first. I’m Tammy Oveson and I’ve been a family child care provider for 38 years in Waite Park, which is right next to St. Cloud. I’ve been a trainer for about 15 years both online and in person classes. The children in my care currently range in age from 4 months to 4 years. My favorite thing that we did this summer was stay at our daughter’s house in Grand Marais for several days and took in lots of fun stuff to do around there.
Blossom, Sarah07:05:30 pmHi, I work at a nature based preschool with students aged 3-5. I've been teaching for 15 years, at this preschool for 5. This summer I relaxed 😀
Sundt, Kari07:05:33 pmHi!
Moore, Lynn07:05:52 pmI'm in Family childcare the last 28 years. 6 wks to 12 year ols. Went to Ely this summer and loved the solitude of lake life.
Kelley, Roxanna07:05:55 pmMy name is Roxanna Kellley, Academics and Programming Coordinator of a Spanish Immersion Day care ages from 6 months to six years old I have been working with kids since 2009 in Mexico and start working here at 2018. I went to State Fair with my husband
{Oveson, Tammy}07:06:13 pmHi Kari!
Hite, Sallyanna07:06:16 pmHi, I work at a preschool ages 3-5. I have been here for 5 years. This summer I went to Italy!
Teal, Janice07:06:42 pmI work in a "Center" with children aged 3-5. I have worked in this field for 15 years. My husband and I drove to Montana to visit a childhood friend.
Fribley, Jonathan07:06:55 pmI'm Jonathan and I guess I'm just down the road from Tammy in St Cloud. I've worked in early childhood since my oldest son was an infant - he has his 40th birthday in November! I taught in a variety of preschools and now support educators in their professional growth. My favorite thing this summer....backpacking in the Wyoming mountains (Sarah, I'd love to work in a nature based preschool! Hope to learn more)
{Oveson, Tammy}07:07:03 pmItaly! WOW!!
Sundt, Kari07:07:07 pmI'm Kari Sundt. i've worked as an in-home provider for 8 years. 6 months - 6 years old. My favorite thing we did this summer was make a driving trip to Baton Rouge, LA for a bowling tournament for my husband
{Oveson, Tammy}07:07:39 pmCool Jonathan!
Blossom, Sarah07:07:42 pmIt's a lot of fun, Jonathon!
Blossom, Sarah07:08:41 pm*Jonathan
{Oveson, Tammy}07:08:45 pmI'm glad you all got to do something fun over the summer! It seems like summer just flies by yet winter draaaags! lol
Kelley, Roxanna07:08:48 pmItaly sounds great, Sallyanna
{Oveson, Tammy}07:09:01 pmIs this anyone's first Eager to Learn class?
Kelley, Roxanna07:09:28 pmno
Moore, Lynn07:09:34 pmNo
Hite, Sallyanna07:09:36 pmNo
Sundt, Kari07:09:33 pmno
Fribley, Jonathan07:09:45 pmno
Teal, Janice07:09:56 pmNo
{Oveson, Tammy}07:10:34 pmAwesome! then I won't bore you with the chat rules. Just please try your best to reply to each question. Chat goes fast and this is a big class so just do your best.
Kelley, Roxanna07:10:45 pmok!
Teal, Janice07:10:56 pmokay
Moore, Lynn07:10:58 pmGot it
{Oveson, Tammy}07:11:26 pmAlso, please remember there is only one of me and many of you. I promise I'm reading everything you type, but I likely won't be able to reply to every comment. I do want you all to know that what you say is very improtant to me.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:11:42 pmTYPOS! don't worry about them. They happen and that's fine. I'll make oodles of them
Teal, Janice07:12:05 pm🙂
{Oveson, Tammy}07:12:27 pmEnough of that. Let's go over the learning objectives for this course. I'll post each one. Just read it and let me know if you have any questions at the end
{Oveson, Tammy}07:12:51 pmKnow the interrelatedness of children’s language and literacy development with other areas of development (physical, cognitive, personal/social, creative, and approaches to learning)
{Oveson, Tammy}07:13:08 pmDescribe components of early literacy
{Oveson, Tammy}07:13:21 pmImplement early literacy for all age groups (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers)
{Oveson, Tammy}07:13:35 pmImplement early literacy for all age groups (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers)
{Oveson, Tammy}07:13:55 pm• Establish a strong early literacy plan for children with special needs and dual language learners
{Oveson, Tammy}07:14:07 pmExplore strategies for involving families
{Oveson, Tammy}07:14:19 pmDevelop literacy rich schedule or adapt current schedule that includes the learning from this training
{Oveson, Tammy}07:14:31 pmAny questions?
Teal, Janice07:14:39 pmno
Blossom, Sarah07:14:43 pmNone so far!
Hite, Sallyanna07:14:48 pmno
Kelley, Roxanna07:14:50 pmno, just feelin grateful of being here
Fribley, Jonathan07:14:55 pmno
Moore, Lynn07:14:58 pmReady to roll
{Oveson, Tammy}07:15:35 pmI'm so glad you're here Roxanna!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:16:13 pmDue dates! This class is only 3 weeks long so it'll fly by fast! Please make sure you keep up with all your work and do it on time.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:16:37 pmif at any time during this class, you have a problem or question please don't hesitate to get a hold of me
{Oveson, Tammy}07:16:57 pmMy goal is for each and every one of you to successfully complete this class so I'll do whatever I can to help
{Oveson, Tammy}07:17:18 pmOk, as you know, chats are on Tuesday nights 7-7:45
{Oveson, Tammy}07:17:43 pmafter this, you have a few days to read the class material for each week. Tomorrow we start week 2
{Oveson, Tammy}07:17:57 pmyour first discussion board post is due Sunday
{Oveson, Tammy}07:18:30 pmthen you'll need to reply to 3 other student's posts by Tuesday. Please make sure those are done prior to our chats
{Oveson, Tammy}07:19:09 pmfor week 3, we have a final assignment. Please look ahead in the syllabus so you know what to expect there.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:19:30 pmany questions so far?
Sundt, Kari07:19:35 pmno
Blossom, Sarah07:19:42 pmsounds good so far
Kelley, Roxanna07:19:46 pmDo you have an email to reach out, if we have any questions?
Moore, Lynn07:19:50 pmgood here
Teal, Janice07:20:10 pmSounds good
{Oveson, Tammy}07:20:19 pmyes Roxanna it's in the syllabus but toveson@charter.net OR tammyoveson@gmail.com Either is fine
Kelley, Roxanna07:20:36 pmthanks!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:21:09 pmI can't emphasize enough to please let me know if you have questions. I'm here to help! 🙂
Blossom, Sarah07:21:26 pmThank you 🙂
{Oveson, Tammy}07:21:33 pmCool! let's do a few questions from the syllabus
{Oveson, Tammy}07:21:39 pmYou're very welcome!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:21:45 pmWhy are you interested in this course?
Blossom, Sarah07:22:12 pmI am always looking to stay current and freshen up my teaching
Kelley, Roxanna07:22:29 pmMy goal is to identify the most effective tools and strategies to support language acquisition and early literacy for the children we serve always looking for clarity, engagement, and age-appropriate learning.
Moore, Lynn07:22:40 pmI want to be sure that i am doing everything i can to help my little ones grow, deveop, and be ready for K.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:22:56 pmI love that Sarah!
Kelley, Roxanna07:22:57 pmyay! I feel the same way Lynn
Hite, Sallyanna07:23:00 pmI want to learn more about how children develop and learn languages and what I can do in the classroom.
Sundt, Kari07:23:06 pmI've had several daycare children that have had speech delays. Just trying to learn ways to stay involved with those types of children and understanding the whys.
Fribley, Jonathan07:23:31 pmfor my work....I want to better understand early literacy development and practices so I can better support early childhood educators. Also, children and books and talking with children are three of my favorite things
Moore, Lynn07:23:41 pmKari- me too!
Kelley, Roxanna07:23:47 pmJonathan, me too!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:23:59 pmThe children in your care are in great hands! I love these replies and how much you all truly care about doing the best for those kiddos.
Teal, Janice07:24:26 pmI am always amazed and a bit overwhelmed as a teacher when we hear that Children's brain is 90% developed by age 5...
Moore, Lynn07:24:58 pmIt feels like every minute counts
Kelley, Roxanna07:25:05 pmright, Janice, Lot's of responsability!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:25:05 pmI think the next few questions are a tad repetitive, but let's do one of them... What is your experience with this topic, what do you hope to gain from this course?
{Oveson, Tammy}07:25:18 pmJanice YES! it's daunting!
Moore, Lynn07:26:05 pmI have been a part of Project Early Kindergarten and also had the support of Reading Corp. I feel like a need a boost again
Blossom, Sarah07:26:29 pmI studied both early childhood education and language aquisition at the graduate level. And I've worked with young children for many years.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:26:38 pmLynn very cool! I was in Reading Corp for a year too. great program!
Sundt, Kari07:26:37 pmWith the several children, recently, that i've experienced with speech delays, i just want to understand what I can do help alleviate those obstacles easier for the children in my care.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:26:57 pmSo great that you're proactive like that Kari!
Kelley, Roxanna07:27:04 pmI am in charge of creating lesson plans for Infants and Toddlers and create complemental activities for the preschool students, so this apply directly to my job. I was looking for a course like this one
Hite, Sallyanna07:27:07 pmA little just working with children over the years, but I always want to learn more
Teal, Janice07:27:18 pmI hope to gain new insights to best practices.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:27:26 pmRoxanna you're busy!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:27:40 pmSallyanna learning more is always a good thing
Kelley, Roxanna07:27:50 pmI know!! a lot of work!
Fribley, Jonathan07:28:01 pmI've facilitated early literacy professoinal development. I am curious to see what else might stretch my understanding, and I'm curious about the experiences and strategies that people use in their day to day with cihldren.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:28:06 pmRoxanna for sure!
Kelley, Roxanna07:28:33 pmAnd I am doing them in Spanish!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:28:36 pmJonathan I love that you share your knowledge with others
{Oveson, Tammy}07:28:44 pmVery cool Roxanna!
Teal, Janice07:29:00 pmThis is great, I can relate to so many of your answers!!
Kelley, Roxanna07:29:11 pmYes, Jonathan I facilitate classes to teachers as well, I want to come up with more strategies and tools!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:29:28 pmSince tonight is just an intro, that's all I have. Remember, read the syllavus if you haven't already done so
{Oveson, Tammy}07:29:45 pmtomorrow starts week 2, so you can start reading and watching the videos for that
Sundt, Kari07:29:44 pmthank you!
Hite, Sallyanna07:29:53 pmThank you!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:29:56 pmI promise it's nothing too intense
Moore, Lynn07:30:07 pmThanks everyone!
Blossom, Sarah07:30:12 pmThanks!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:30:17 pmHave a great night everyone!
Teal, Janice07:30:21 pmThank you
Fribley, Jonathan07:30:23 pmThanks Tammy! And delighted to be part of this learning community!
Kelley, Roxanna07:30:24 pmoh great!! thanks everyone! I would love to learn more from your experience!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:30:25 pmYou're very welcome!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:30:31 pmI'm glad you're here Jonathan!
Kelley, Roxanna07:33:14 pmThats all for tonight, right Tammy?
{Oveson, Tammy}07:34:11 pmYes Roxanna Thank you so much!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:34:35 pmENjoy the rest of your evening!
Kelley, Roxanna07:35:05 pmthank you! Have a great evening!!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:36:08 pm🙂