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who chose online professional
development must be internally
motivated to have a successful
learning experience. Just as the
instructor must take responsibility for
learning about the students in the
class, learners in the online environment
must assume ownership
for their learning experiences
(Macfarlane & Smaldino, 1997).
Professional development learning
opportunities are expanding rapidly
across the country. The number of
children in child care, the advocacy
for continuing education by professional
organizations and governmental
agencies, and the demand for
early childhood expertise will continue
to grow. Access to technology
has made professional development
much easier to access and more costeffective
for early childhood educators.
By knowing what to expect
ahead of time, early childhood educators
can make better choices about
their professional development.
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