Three key takeaways from our artificial intelligence in ECE webinar
We recently joined Katie Dowle, Storypark’s Chief Customer Officer and Sharon Carlson, Head of Pedagogy in an engaging conversation about where to begin with artificial intelligence (AI) in ECE. Over the last year, both Katie and Sharon have been speaking with a diverse group of educators and leaders about the use of AI in ECE as well as engaging with...
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...
The framework helping Sharon from Storypark navigate AI literacy
Today’s digital landscape and the many different tools we now have available to us in ECE, brings to mind the saying “it’s tough to keep up with new technology and be a change agent”. There’s a sense that not only do we have to comprehensively understand tools like artificial intelligence (AI) but also need to be implementing them at the...
What is the place of AI in ECE? Unpicking common concerns from educators
You might have heard that Storypark has been thinking a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) and its place in early childhood education lately. If the conversations we’ve been having and the discussions we’ve been seeing across the sector are anything to go by, you are too! With the pace that AI has leapt forward over the past year, you might...
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...
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...