Nurturing Anti-Bias Education: Closing the Empathy Gap

When teachers and families develop positive reciprocal relationships they together set the stage for children’s optimal learning and development. Often times teachers ask, “How can I explain developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and the value of playful learning to families?”In this edWebinar, using the principles of family-centered care, Susan Friedman and Kara Myers, both from NAEYC, share some key guiding principles for engaging diverse families in and out of the classroom. They discuss ideas and resources teachers can use as they share information with families about what DAP means and the value of playful learning. Susan and Karaalso review highlights from Teaching Young Children’s popular Message in a Backpack feature focusing on family conferences, math and other topics teachers can share with families for at home learning.

Incorporating coding and STEAM into any classroom is rarely simple, but in this webinar, our guests will show you how to make it possible both with and without screens. They’ll discuss ed-tech tools that can be easily accessed, including a robotic programming editor with five skill levels from pre-reader to master. They'll also explore screen-free coding with markers and paper, which educators can use to teach basic coding concepts like cause/effect and debugging.In this webinar, you’ll discover new ways of incorporating STEAM in your classrooms, learn about the robot recommended by 95 percent of teachers surveyed, explore a demo of Ozobot’s 2 Ways to Code, and enjoy a sneak preview of what’s next for the students in your schools.

The pandemic highlighted the critical need for all students to have devices and sufficient bandwidth. As we look ahead to a return to full-time in-person learning in the fall, there is still a need to ensure students are fully engaged in digital learning, both in the classroom and at home. Watch this on-demand webinar and preview how NetRef can support equitable digital learning in your school or district, and for the opportunity to try NetRef free this summer.

Attendees can expect a geeky enthusiasm for the subject, insightful research and data, classroom-ready tips and ideas, and the occasional meme.