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ON DEMAND IS MOBILE-FRIENDLY!



Posted: March 11, 2024

Better Kid Care is proud to announce that our online courses are now fully
optimized for mobile devices and tablets. We understand the dynamic nature of
teaching, and we want to empower you to learn at your own pace anytime,
anywhere.

"Hey, have you heard?" whispers a preschool-age child. Another child announces,
"Better Kid Care's courses are now on your phone!"


WHAT'S CHANGING?

We are saying goodbye to the beloved book layout that you have come to know over
the past ten years. We're excited to share a design refresh that adapts to any
device. No longer limited to a larger screen on a laptop or desktop, you can
learn anywhere.

A new visual layout of our course content makes learning on any device possible.
The updated layout allows the content to reflow and adapt to the size of your
screen. You won't lose any progress in a course or work toward a CDA! The
high-quality content will stay the same along with the course completion process
you have become familiar with.

Furthermore, you can start a course on one device then log in on another and
continue where you left off. We have focused on our learners' experience and
strive to make education accessible no matter where or how you learn. What could
be better than Better Kid Care professional development anywhere you go? Still
the same low cost for a course completion certificate!


A split screen showing the old BKC book layout on one side and the new BKC
layout on the other with a variety of devices showing resized course content on
each.


NEW NAVIGATION FEATURES

Another update to the On Demand platform is the navigation. 


PAGE NAVIGATION

The top navigation menu looks different but has the same options. You will
always see options for "Course List," "My In-Progress Courses," "My Completed
Courses," and the user profile icon at the top. Under the user profile icon, you
can still view profile information, payment options, BKC contact information, or
sign out. On mobile devices and smaller screens, you will see a new button in
the top right that opens all navigation menu options.


On Demand navigation is located at the top of every page. On a larger screen you
will see the familiar user profile icon that opens a drop-down menu. When
viewing on smaller screens, there is an icon that opens the navigation menu.


COURSE NAVIGATION

Within the new course page layout, you will notice the "Previous" and "Next"
navigation buttons are always at the bottom of your screen, on any device. This
allows effortless navigation through course content. While viewing on a mobile
device or a tablet, the previous and next navigation buttons will appear as
arrows and not display the words. You will also see what page you are on within
a course and the total number of pages until completion of the assessment.

Completing a course is still the same familiar process: You read the course
content while watching videos and completing the response boxes. When completing
the final assessment questions to receive a completion certificate, you will see
the "Review related content" button has been moved to the bottom of your screen
near the "Back" and "Next" navigation buttons.


To navigate within a course, use the buttons at the bottom of your screen. When
taking a final assessment, the "Review related content" button and "Return" are
now located at the bottom of your screen. 


CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

As a valued member of the educational community, Better Kid Care remains
dedicated to supporting the growth and success of educators worldwide. With
ongoing enhancements to the On Demand platform, Better Kid Care reaffirms its
mission to provide high-quality professional development opportunities for all
adults caring for children and youth. 

Explore our new mobile On Demand platform and experience learning with BKC like
never before!

 * We have over 350 evidence-informed courses 
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   Spanish
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   your CDA setting

Thank you for being a valued member of our educational community. We look
forward to supporting your continued growth and success.

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