EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DISTANCE …

1 1 EARLY CHIL DHOOD EDUCATION DI STANCE DI PLOMA PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK Winter 2022 Updated: November , 2021. 2 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DISTANCE diploma PROGRAM CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .. 3 CONTACT INFORMATION .. 3 WHERE DO I GET HELP? .. 3 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION .. 5 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .. 5 WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL .. 7 PROGRAM STANDARDS .. 8 COURSE INFORMATION .. 8 HOW TO LOGIN MYLOYALIST (BLACKBOARD, EMAIL, BANNER) .. 8 EXAMS/TESTS .. 9 Respondus LockDown Browser .. 10 ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS.

2 10 TEXTBOOKS .. 12 GRADING SYSTEM .. 12 ACADEMIC APPEAL PROCESS .. 14 WITHDRAWING FROM COURSES .. 14 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .. 14 COMPULSORY ACADEMIC WITHDRAWAL POLICY .. 14 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY .. 14 EMAIL ETIQUETTE .. 16 INTERNET, USE FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES .. 17 TRANSFER CREDITS/EXEMPTIONS .. 18 PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR) .. 18 GRADUATION .. 19 MYCAREER .. 19 STANDARD FIRST AID/LEVEL C CPR .. 20 STUDENT SUCCESSS HUB .. 20 STUDENT ID CARDS .. 20 ACCESSABILITY CENTRE .. 20 E-LAB SERVICES.

3 21 PRACTICUM PROGRAM - GENERAL INFORMATION .. 21 3 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DISTANCE diploma Program (ECED). Please read your Student Handbook carefull y each semes ter. This contains program informatio n and any program changes. If you have outst anding questio ns after reviewing your Student Handbook, please do not hesit ate to ask. If you are currently a Loyalist College student, please provide your student number, relevant course code and CRN (4-digit number) when emailing or calling, this will ensure prompt service.

4 Students need to be fully vaccinated including Covid-19 vaccine for practicums. Students must use a desk computer or laptop. Chromebooks are now compatible but not the best option. Note: Apple products are not compatible with our Blackboard system/Lockdown Respondus Browser. We use MS Word, Excel and PDF formats. You will need an adequate Internet connection. You can not use cell phone to complete this course. We sincerely hope that your studies with Loyalist College will provide you with both professional and personal.

5 Visit for course registration and course listings. CONTACT INFORMATION CATL - ECE DISTANCE Loyalist College 376 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road Box 4200 Belleville, ON K8N 5B9 Phone: (613) 969-1913 Toll Free: 1-888-569-2547 ECE Program Cle rk/Exam Speciali st Program Development Officer Placement Coordinator Heather Mzee Janice Quade Julie Kellman ext. 2559 ext. 2575 ext. 2491 WHERE DO I GET HELP? Technical Ass istance: or 1-8 88-569-2547 ext. 2420 Registration or Withdrawals: 1-866-3 44-9944 or 613-9 69-7 900 Accountin g Inquirie s: accounts@loyalis or 1-8 88-5 69-2547 ext.

6 2301 Email your facilitators: Facilitator email address is found in Black Board courses. Facilitators may take 48 business hours to respond to email. Example: If student emails 6pm on Friday, student may receive a response by Tuesday. Please note: Students have 7 years to complete the ECE DISTANCE diploma Program. In addition, external credit will not be granted for courses that were completed more than 7 years ago. AOP 224 Procedure 4 Here s an overview of the ECE DISTANCE program; Register for courses online at or by calling 1-866-344-9944 Note: OSAP students must register by phone.

7 Any questions you have regarding OSAP can be directed to our Financial Assistance Office call 1-888-569-2547 ext. 2425 This program can be completed online, with exception of observations in many courses and Practicum placements. You will need to complete practicums in approved childcare and school environments. Refer to practicum information in the student handbook weblink below on page 20-22. **Practicum requires approval from the Placement Coordinator and Facilitator before you begin your hours.** Students need to be fully vaccinated including Covid-19 vaccine for practicums.

8 The pre-requisite to the program is your high school official transcript showing grade 12 English. Refer to Admission Requirement on page 5 of the student handbook. Most students complete the program within 2 years if they take full course load. ECED students have a maximum of 7 years to complete the program by part-time studies. The ECE DISTANCE program costs approx. $9000, which is approx. $250 - $600 per course (Prices are subject to change.) You are only required to pay for courses as you take them. Remember that these fees do not include textbooks.

9 Textbooks are purchased separately from our bookstore. You can order books online When you register for the program you will not have access to your courses until the start date of the term in Blackboard. All course information including lessons, due dates, expectations, invigilated exams, etc will be available in your course after the start date. Please make sure to print your Course Schedule for each course that you register for. Course schedule includes assignment due dates and time for assignments, tests, midterms, final exams.

10 Final tests can be taken at home. Final invigilated exams must be booked at a testing centre. There is a list of approved testing centres that can proctor your exam. Further information will be provided under Course Announcements in your Black Board course. Do not use cell phone to complete this course. You will need a computer/laptop, Apple products are not compatible with our Blackboard system. We use MS Word, Excel and PDF formats. You will need an adequate Internet connection. 5 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The ECE DISTANCE diploma Program consists of theory courses, 3 pra cticum courses, 2 seminar courses, and 3 GNED courses.