Start the Watch Me! Training Course

At a glance

  • Information on how to complete the Watch Me! training.
  • Get started by clicking any of the modules below.
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Training overview

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Get started

Click on a module below to start the course. Loading can take a few seconds or a minute or two, depending on your computer. You will know the module is loading and how far along it is when a percentage (%) appears on your screen.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Navigate the course

Scroll down to move through each module:

  • If you are using a mouse, there should be a small wheel between the click buttons. Rolling this wheel will allow you to scroll.
  • If you are using a laptop computer, there are many ways to scroll. Click here for options.
  • On desktop and laptop computers, you can use your mouse to operate the scroll bar on the right side of your screen.
  • To scroll on a tablet computer or smartphone, move your finger up or down the screen.

Move between modules:

  • You will see all four modules listed at the very top of each module in the black bar. Click on the module you would like to view.
  • If you are in the middle of a module, you can click the module number in the header at the top to display links to the rest of the modules.
  • Once you’ve completed a module (after scrolling through to the bottom of the page) you will see a button to “Start Quiz” or “Skip to Next Module”; you’ll automatically be directed to the next module after you’ve completed the quiz.

Play audio and videos

There are audio and video files throughout the course. Click the play icon when you see YouTube and audio files. Be sure your speakers are on and volume is turned up.

Print

Click here to download and print this training.

Quizzes

Quizzes at the end of each module must be completed to obtain continuing education (CE) credit. The Progress Bar at the top of each module indicates quizzes successfully completed.

The final evaluation is also required for CE credit. Learn more about getting credit.

Apply what you've learned

Near the end of Modules 2, 3, and 4 you will find a section called "Apply What You've Learned." These scenarios can help you think about a situation you might face at work and can also be used as discussion points at team meetings or for group discussion with colleagues. There are no right or wrong answers; the questions are simply another way to help you think about and apply what you have learned.

Receive Continuing Education (CE) credit

Following completion of Module 4, you will be given a link to the CDC eLearning site where you can receive CE credit. Find more information on receiving CE credit.

Group Discussion Guide

Use the Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns Group Discussion Guide to reinforce the online training content by facilitating group discussion among participants who have completed the training. The guide includes discussion prompts, role playing exercises, case studies, and reflection questions to help participants prepare for real-life situations they will likely face as early care and education providers.