About the course
• Virtual Program– Assists young people in preparing for their future– Introduces the idea of a global market
• The Framework– Exploring • Potential• Possibilities• Education Development Plan
About the Course
• Education Development Plan– E-portfolio– Hyperlinks
• We are all on the same team!• Inspire– Students need to realize that this is important.– MS Office is the foundation.
Think About It
• Now is the perfect time– Where does money come from? (EDP #12…1st column)
• Now• In the future
– Saving vs. Spending (EDP #11)– What students do now…matters
• Money raising projects• Small businesses• FBLA/DECA (Activity #1)
Where do I start?
• Teacher– The Facilitators Guide
• Teacher Focus Features– Step by step guides
• Student– Pre-Course Survey– Teacher - Get in the right
frame of mind
Student’s Frame of Mind
• What the course provides– Responsibility• Student’s role is to gather and disseminate • Follow the guideline
– Enhanced Understanding• Discussions (WikiSpaces.com)
– Show and Tell– Blogs
• Guest Speakers– Advisory Committee (Activity #2)
Before We Begin
• There is no textbook to read.• This course is about students and their future.• The Student is in the drivers seat.
Overview
• The Overview Video– The Challenge Cycle• The Challenge• Initial Thoughts• Resources• Final Thoughts• Activities
The Challenge Video
• Fictitious Stories– Real world problems– Decision making scenarios
• The Viewing Guide– Works hand in hand with the resources– An evaluation tool– Framing Questions
Framing Questions
• Initial Thoughts– Understanding their current state of mind– Students will answer the framing questions• Moodle• EDP• Word and then copy and paste
– Web Version
Resources
• Multimedia– Real People– Real World– Real Problems
• Viewing Guides– Pick and choose student
worksheets for assessments
Final Thoughts
• Return to the Framing Questions– Review their Initial Thoughts.– How has their thinking changed?• EDP• Moodle• Word and then copy and paste
– Web Version
Activities
• What have they learned?– Critical Thinking– Discussions– Research– Online Interactions– Expanding and Enhancing Knowledge
Module 1-The Big Question
• Purpose– What am I going to do with my life?– How can I get help figuring out what I want to do
with my future?
• Main points– Get a better understanding of their resources.– Recognize the skills they need to succeed.
Module 1-The Big Question
• Learning Objectives– They will be introduced to the various people and
resources that can help in their pursuit of a career.
– How lifestyle, budget, and income relate to your decisions about career choices.
Framing Question #1
• How can I create my future?• Things to consider when choosing a career
path.– What lifestyle do you wish to have? (EDP #1)– What do you enjoy doing? (EDP #2)– How will this career have an impact on my life?
(EDP #3)
Framing Question #2
• Where can I find help?– Enlist help in your guidance counselor or the internet.– Talk to your parents about good life choices. (EDP
#10)– Find a mentor
• Teachers can help you improve your skills.– Challenging curriculum (EDP #4)– Athletics (EDP #5)– Student Organizations (EDP #5)
Framing Question #3
• How does work fit in your life?– Do something you enjoy
(Activity #3 and EDP #3) – Choose a career that you
can succeed in.– Have high expectations.
How does work fit in my life?
• Jobs and extra curricular activities (EDP #5)– Get involved.– Time should be organized using a day planner.
• How is the world of work changing?– Jobs are hard to find.– You must meet work requirements. (EDP #8)
Activities
• Get help from parents or teachers.– Interview– Questionnaire
• Create a budget and manage time wisely.– Fill out column two from the budget worksheet.– Mint.com
• Make a list of goals you wish to achieve. (EDP #13)• Create a Animoto Video of their interests. (EDP #7)• Final Thoughts
Module 2-Frame It Up
• Purpose– How to look at the world of work through the
eyes of the more experienced.
• Main Points– Think in the real and practical terms.– How will they spend their time at work once they
are done with school?– Encourages them to think about what their
workday will be like.
Module 2 – Frame It Up
• Learning Objectives– Establish a network (EDP #14)• Parent• Relatives• Friends
– Discover what type of environment fits (EDP #15)• Personal business• Small business• Corporations
Module 2- Framing It Up
• Framing Questions– What is a workday like?– Will I do the same kind of work throughout my
life?– How is the world of work changing?
Framing Question #2
• Will I do the same kind of work throughout my life?– What is the history of the profession?– What is the present state of the profession?– What is the future of the profession?
Framing Question #3
• How is the world of work changing?– Thomas Friedman,
The World Is Flat• Globalization• World Commerce
Activities
• Resources– Compare salaries between counties, states, and
countries.– Create your own business activity. (EDP #17)– Create an Animoto video of your profession. (EDP
#18)– Group Discussions– Final Thoughts
• Purpose– Students will learn how to best achieve
their goals.• Main points–More than thinking only about the future.–How do they get there and SUCCEED!
Module 3 – My Tools
• Learning Objectives– Discover what type
of training or education
– Finding the right part-time job
– Building upon current skills and interests
– Becoming your own boss (EDP #19)
Module 3 – My Tools
• The Challenge Video– What will I need to SUCCEED?
• Framing Questions:– Where will I learn what I need for work? – Could I be my own boss and start my own
business? • Initial Thoughts
Module 3 – My Tools
• Where will I learn what I need for work? – High School• Part time jobs (Cooperative Ed.)• Athletics/Student Organizations• Mock Interviews (EDP #20)
– After High School• Technical School, Career / Vocational School• University / Junior College
Framing Question # 1
• Getting to college and SUCCEEDING– 67% of high school graduates go straight into
college.– 33% of college students are 22 years old and older– 39% of college students attend 2 year colleges• Smaller Classes• Cheaper
Framing Question # 1
• Resources containing information about all aspects of higher education.
• Think College Early –Peterson’s College and University Search
• U.S. Department of Education–www.students.gov–http://www.ed.gov
Research Colleges
• Could I be my own boss and start my own business? • What skill sets do you have that could provide a
service to another?• Do you have the time and want to put forth the
effort?
Framing Question #2
• Full Time– Primary focus on school• Less time for
activities• Less time for jobs
• Part Time– Focus can be more
flexible• Family• Job• Activities
I Am Going To College
• Education– Take classes• Basic Skills• High Interest
• Work Experience– Job skills– How to work • Smart• Hard
Skill Building
• Hobbies– Specialize in things that you care about
• Networking– Small jobs• Working with others
– Volunteering• Working to help others
Skill Building
• Computers– Communication• Correspondence• Web
– Education• Keyboarding• Software• Hardware
Technology
• Activities – Discussion• What type of employee would you want to hire? (EDP
#19)• Research and create a list of interview questions that
your potential employer would ask. (EDP #20)– Interviews• Interview someone in the profession of a career
interest.– PowerPoint Presentations (EDP #21)
– Final Thoughts
Activities
• Career Builder Homepage–Resume (EDP #22)• Instructional Videos• Posting Resumes Online
– Search by• Training • Category• Ect…
Career Building
Module 4-A 360 View
• Purpose– To see if the students have a better understanding
then where they started.• Self • Skills• Interests
• Main Points– Be more aware of their:
• Resources• Tools• Opportunities
Module 4-A 360 View
• Learning Objectives– Get all of what you’ve learned together and apply
your skills– Requirements are met and resources are found– Develop a plan that’s right for you – Make the most out of what you’ve learned
Framing Question 1
• If I change my mind, what should I do?– Reconsider your career path.– Talk to your teachers and counselors about
changing your ideas.– Develop a new plan and determine what skills you
will need.
Framing Question 2
• How do I put everything together in a plan that works for me?– Consider what you will need to accomplish.– Manage your time wisely and make a schedule.– Sit down and plan out what you need to do.
Framing Question 3
• What are my next steps?– Figure out what skills you will need to succeed in
your new career path.– Get everything put together and in to action!– Focus on your goals and strive for measurable
achievements.
Final Thoughts
• Be open to many options.– You might change your career path.– Your career path might choose you.
• When creating a new goal.– Develop a plan that will help you achieve it.
• Make a decision about your career before it’s too late.