Asking questions about the use of AI in early childhood education: Creating your AI policy
Early childhood education is easily one of the best spaces to ask questions and be curious. We are continually inspired not only by children, who explore their world with creativity and diligence by asking “Why?” but also by educators and practitioners who hone their practice through critical thinking and feedback. Daniel Wahl, in his book, Redesigning Generative Cultures says, “The...
Part two: What are the steps to data-based decision making in ECE?
Welcome back to the series on data-based decision making in ECE! We’re looking at how data and analysis coupled with our own professional intuition and insight can inform better decision making in early childhood education. (Missed part one? Check it out here). In utilising data-driven decision-making to tackle childcare problems, Ernst and Young, highlight its importance, “comparable to finding that...
Part one: What are the benefits of data-based decision making in ECE?
Welcome to the series on data-based decision making in ECE! We’re looking at how data and analysis coupled with our own professional intuition and insight can inform better decision making in early childhood education. Data based decision making is simply leveraging data such as parent feedback, ECE market trends, educator and services’ performance, and financials to guide the process of...
Top Tips for Welcoming New Educators
Top Tips for Welcoming New Educators We all know what it’s like to learn something new, a new sport, a new recipe – how about new digital documentation software? When you have a guide, it can be that much easier! We’ve crafted some handy resources to get your new educators onboard. We also know that each service uses Storypark in...
End of Year Tips
End-of-Year Educator Tips Wow, it’s getting to the end of the year already. Congratulations on all of your hard work! We hope you and your families enjoy using Storypark at your service. We’ve put together some handy tips and information to continue to make things as easy as possible for you throughout the holiday season. Note: If your learning service...
Empowering educators through collaboration
Continuing our commitment to ECE software that supports quality: Introducing collaborative story tools! There’s many benefits to working together. It’s a fulfilling experience to work with peers, share ideas, get feedback and new perspectives. It makes problem-solving faster, helps us express our thoughts and broaden horizons so we’re really excited to announce the introduction of collaborative tools to the story...
Story types: Consistently create quality documentation
If one of your goals is for your educators and centre is to deliver high-quality documentation consistently, then story types are a key tool to support your achieving this. Story types are customisable prompts – or scaffolds – that help guide and inspire educators to create meaningful, quality stories. Story types are especially useful to guide and help educators gain...
Powerful Updated Android App for Educators
Every day, educators and families use mobile devices as a fast and easy way to communicate and share. The Storypark for Educators Android app is having a revamp. We’re bringing that same powerful experience to your early childhood service so you will have the app’s key features at your fingertips. You can access routines from the app, save images to...
Need help with Storypark?
Need help with Storypark or feeling stuck? If you ever get stuck or have a question about how to use Storypark, we have created dedicated resources to make sure no question is left unanswered! How we let you know how Storypark works, and updates The context and tips you need, when you need them. Within Storypark, you’ll notice links: and/or...
The Top Five Updates to Storypark in 2021
To end 2021 on a positive note we are reflecting on the privilege we had to learn and create awesome things! This year, we chose to double down on our commitments to children and educators – we love that we get to help you do great things, your way. We asked our Chief Product Officer Melissa for her top five...