Duration: 2 days
Level: Intermediate
Venue: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Synopsis
This course equips early childhood educators with practical digital and AI-driven tools to enhance teaching, lesson planning, documentation, and communication with families. Participants will explore age-appropriate digital strategies, AI-supported curriculum design, and time-saving workflow solutions. Through hands-on practice and guided reflection, educators learn to integrate technology meaningfully without increasing children's screen time. The course supports educators in navigating digital transformation while remaining grounded in early childhood pedagogy.
Who Should Attend
Early childhood educators, senior teachers, curriculum leaders, centre leaders, and professionals involved in curriculum design, documentation, and family engagement in infant care, childcare, and kindergarten settings.
Topics
- Digital Literacy & AI in Early Childhood Education
- AI-Supported Lesson Planning & Content Creation
- Digital Documentation & Learning Portfolios
- Communication Platforms for Parent Engagement
- Ethical, Safe & Balanced Technology Use
- Productivity Tools & Workflow Optimisation
- Reflective Practice in Digital Integration
Objectives
- To develop educators’ confidence in using digital and AI tools for teaching and professional practice.
- To strengthen curriculum planning, documentation, and communication through technology.
- To promote responsible, ethical, and age-appropriate use of digital tools in early childhood settings.
Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Explain the role of digital and AI tools in supporting early childhood pedagogy.
- Describe ethical and safety considerations in technology use.
B. Key Skills (Practical Component)
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Apply AI tools to generate lesson ideas, stories, and learning resources.
- Create digital documentation or learning portfolios to support children’s learning
- Design a technology-enhanced activity aligned with curriculum objectives.
Schedule
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Course Overview |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Digital Transformation in Early Childhood |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Introduction to AI Tools for Educators |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:30 | Hands-on: AI for Lesson Planning & Resource Creation |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Break |
| 15:45 – 17:00 | Digital Documentation & Portfolio Building |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Reflection & Learning Journal |
| Day 2 | |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Recap & Reflection |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Parent Communication & Digital Platforms |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Ethics, Safety & Balanced Technology Use |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:30 | Design Lab: Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Break |
| 15:45 – 17:00 | Assessment |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Debrief |
Assessments
- Practical Demonstration
Requirements
- Have basic computer literacy through their educational background, professional role, or industry, and
- Have experience working in early childhood education settings
About the Trainer
Dr Cheong Su Fen is the founder of Preschool Market and Lecturer in Early Years Technology at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. She has extensive experience in early childhood curriculum design, digital literacy, STEAM education, and sustainability-focused learning. Dr Cheong has led numerous national and regional initiatives on technology integration, play-based learning, and community engagement, and regularly conducts professional development programmes for educators and parents. Her work focuses on equipping practitioners with practical, future-ready, and child-centred pedagogical approaches.
Application Procedures
Please submit the following documents to [email protected]:
- Coloured copy (back and front) of NRIC for Singaporeans and PRs, or "Employment"/"S"
Pass for foreign applicant
- Application form
Course Fee
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy:
Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course
fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support
for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21
and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend
and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
For the various payment modes, please refer here.
Course Withdrawal and Refund
Request for withdrawal from a course must be submitted to SUSS Academy formally in writing.
- Course Withdrawal before Application Close Date: No charges.
- Course Withdrawal after course confirmation: 50% of the full course fee with an administration fee imposed.
- Course Withdrawal after the course commences: Full course fee applies.
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]