Wednesday, September 30, 2009
8TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - CAREER CRUISING SEQUEL
Today:
1) You were given your sequel assignment and graphic organizer.
2) You completed it and explored other parts of the website.
If you missed class: See me for your graphic organizer.
Next class Monday, October 5 (Day 1): Both assignments are due and your binders should be organized with all tasks so far.
1) You were given your sequel assignment and graphic organizer.
2) You completed it and explored other parts of the website.
If you missed class: See me for your graphic organizer.
Next class Monday, October 5 (Day 1): Both assignments are due and your binders should be organized with all tasks so far.
8TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - CAREER CRUISING ASSIGNMENT
Today: Is exactly the same as the post below.
If you missed class: See me for the organizer.
Next class Thursday, October 1 (Day 1): You will be given more time to complete the assignment.
If you missed class: See me for the organizer.
Next class Thursday, October 1 (Day 1): You will be given more time to complete the assignment.
Monday, September 28, 2009
UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKER - SEAN AIKEN - THE ONE WEEK JOB PROJECT
"Like many others in his generation, Sean Aiken couldn't tell you what he wanted to do with his life. So he started the One Week Job Project. He traveled anywhere in the world working 52 jobs in 52 weeks. All his wages were donated to charity."On Monday, October 5, during last period, you will have the opportunity to hear Sean speak! What Sean did is very similar to the career exploration processes you will be doing in POP class. It will be a great opportunity to hear Sean's story.
Thanks Mr. D. Parker for setting Sean up with QHS!!
7TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - CAREERCRUISING ASSIGNMENT
Today:
1) We reviewed your first careercruising assignment and graphic organizer.
2) You were given the class to complete it.
If you missed class: See your "go to" person and me for the graphic organizer.
Next class Wednesday, September 30 (Day 10): Your assignment is due. You are encouraged to use the computer lab 216 or library computers during lunch if you need to.
1) We reviewed your first careercruising assignment and graphic organizer.
2) You were given the class to complete it.
If you missed class: See your "go to" person and me for the graphic organizer.
Next class Wednesday, September 30 (Day 10): Your assignment is due. You are encouraged to use the computer lab 216 or library computers during lunch if you need to.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
REMINDER: PLEASE BRING EARPHONES
Both sections, please keep a set of earphones in your locker if possible. You will need them for the interview section of the careercruising website.
7TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - MORE THAN 1 WAY TO USE YOUR ABILITIES TO MEET THE SAME NEED
Today:
We did the same thing as group 01 did below. You had the opportunity to share your answers with a partner, and kudos to the volunteers at the end of class who came up to explain their answers. Please read the Group 01 post below.
If you missed class: See me so I can explain the assignment more.
We did the same thing as group 01 did below. You had the opportunity to share your answers with a partner, and kudos to the volunteers at the end of class who came up to explain their answers. Please read the Group 01 post below.
If you missed class: See me so I can explain the assignment more.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
6TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - MORE THAN 1 WAY TO USE ABILITIES TO MEET THE SAME NEED & CAREER CRUISING
Today:
Group 01 - We reviewed what you already knew about your Multiple Intelligences. Next, you completed 3 abilities activities that were due at the end of class: You imagined living a day in your life 5 years in the future with the challenge of 1) not being able to see, 2) not being able to walk, and 3) not being able to hear or speak. However, in all situations, you were encouraged to use your other abilities and invent ways to accommodate yourself. In the end, we discussed how each of you was able to use available abilities to meet the same needs you would have regularly otherwise. Way to think outside the box! Those activities should now be in your "Skills/Abilities" section of your POP Binders.
Group 02 - You were oriented to use http://www.careercruising.com/ in the VCN Room.
If you missed class:
Group 01, try catching up on the above assignment and see me so I can explain it more.
Group 02, ask a friend to catch you up on the website and see me please.
For next class September 28 (Day 8) - Group 01: You will have the chance to share your ability activities with your peers.
For next class September 23 (Day 6) - Group 02: You will either have the chance to use the website or we will be doing 3 abilities activities.
Group 01 - We reviewed what you already knew about your Multiple Intelligences. Next, you completed 3 abilities activities that were due at the end of class: You imagined living a day in your life 5 years in the future with the challenge of 1) not being able to see, 2) not being able to walk, and 3) not being able to hear or speak. However, in all situations, you were encouraged to use your other abilities and invent ways to accommodate yourself. In the end, we discussed how each of you was able to use available abilities to meet the same needs you would have regularly otherwise. Way to think outside the box! Those activities should now be in your "Skills/Abilities" section of your POP Binders.
Group 02 - You were oriented to use http://www.careercruising.com/ in the VCN Room.
If you missed class:
Group 01, try catching up on the above assignment and see me so I can explain it more.
Group 02, ask a friend to catch you up on the website and see me please.
For next class September 28 (Day 8) - Group 01: You will have the chance to share your ability activities with your peers.
For next class September 23 (Day 6) - Group 02: You will either have the chance to use the website or we will be doing 3 abilities activities.
Friday, September 18, 2009
5TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - CAREER CRUISING WEBSITE ORIENTATION & SYNERGIZE GAME
Today:
1) We went to the VCN room and checked out the outstanding online resource, http://www.careercruising.com/. (Ask me for the username and password.)
2) You had an opportunity to reflect on your group-work qualities. When you got into groups of 6-8, formed a circle, stuck your left hand out and grabbed another person's hand, then did the same with your right, then tried to get untangled, what happened? Did you lead and direct more? Did you listen and support more? Did you do both? What did that activity show you about yourself synergizing?
If you missed class: Please copy the missed Career Cruising notes from a friend before next class.
Next class Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5): Please bring the assignment you wrote up in class today because you will need it to do the activity. Have a good weekend.
1) We went to the VCN room and checked out the outstanding online resource, http://www.careercruising.com/. (Ask me for the username and password.)
2) You had an opportunity to reflect on your group-work qualities. When you got into groups of 6-8, formed a circle, stuck your left hand out and grabbed another person's hand, then did the same with your right, then tried to get untangled, what happened? Did you lead and direct more? Did you listen and support more? Did you do both? What did that activity show you about yourself synergizing?
If you missed class: Please copy the missed Career Cruising notes from a friend before next class.
Next class Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5): Please bring the assignment you wrote up in class today because you will need it to do the activity. Have a good weekend.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
5TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION OF COMPETENT WORKER QUALITIES
Today: You each presented your answers to d from last class and we discussed many thoughts as they arose, as well as the importance of the activity and how it is preparing you for your upcoming job shadow and first career exploration.
If you missed class: Chat with your friends in class about the different points discussed, or see me.
No formal homework, but if you have time to check out www.careercruising.com before Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5), it will be worth your while to get ahead. Ask me for the username and password.
If you missed class: Chat with your friends in class about the different points discussed, or see me.
No formal homework, but if you have time to check out www.careercruising.com before Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5), it will be worth your while to get ahead. Ask me for the username and password.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
4TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - KNOWING SELF
Today:
1) You completed an Interest Inventory by yourself.
2) You shared your answers in pairs and answered a) who is your partner, b) what are 5 things you both have in common, c) what are 3 things that are different, and d) what do you both think the top 5 qualities a person needs to be successful in the workplace?
Group 01, in your pairs you presented d (above) to the rest of the class and explained why. Excellent presentations!
If you missed class: I have an Interest Inventory for you to complete and then find a friend to answer the above questions with.
Group 01 next class Friday, Sept. 18 (Day 3): I will be checking to make sure binders are organized as we went over.
Group 02 next class tomorrow, Sept. 16 (Day 1): You will have the chance to present d. I will be checking to make sure binders are organized as we went over.
1) You completed an Interest Inventory by yourself.
2) You shared your answers in pairs and answered a) who is your partner, b) what are 5 things you both have in common, c) what are 3 things that are different, and d) what do you both think the top 5 qualities a person needs to be successful in the workplace?
Group 01, in your pairs you presented d (above) to the rest of the class and explained why. Excellent presentations!
If you missed class: I have an Interest Inventory for you to complete and then find a friend to answer the above questions with.
Group 01 next class Friday, Sept. 18 (Day 3): I will be checking to make sure binders are organized as we went over.
Group 02 next class tomorrow, Sept. 16 (Day 1): You will have the chance to present d. I will be checking to make sure binders are organized as we went over.
Friday, September 11, 2009
3RD CLASS - GROUP 01 - CAREERS AND YOU
Today:
Please read the 3rd class post below of group 02 because it applies to you. The only difference is: These questions were also due at the end of class:
a) What were your top 3 careers
b) What is your top career family (with the most careers of interest)
c) Who was your partner
d) What are 5 things you learned about her/him?
See you Tuesday, September 15 (Day 10). Don't forget your POP binder.
Please read the 3rd class post below of group 02 because it applies to you. The only difference is: These questions were also due at the end of class:
a) What were your top 3 careers
b) What is your top career family (with the most careers of interest)
c) Who was your partner
d) What are 5 things you learned about her/him?
See you Tuesday, September 15 (Day 10). Don't forget your POP binder.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
REMINDER - 1ST JOB SHADOW - NOVEMBER 4
You should be looking for a person to job shadow on November 4. Scroll down to the bottom of this page for more information.
3RD CLASS - GROUP 02 - CAREERS AND YOU
Today we: Played the second game using the career cards. You now should have a list of highlighted careers of interest to use as starting points for upcoming career explorations. Isn't it interesting that the majority of interests are in the Culture Family? Thanks for organizing your decks when finished.
If you missed class: People in pairs each took turns as a leader and follower. Leaders went through the deck and guessed if the follower would like or not like each career and discussed why. Followers responded to that guess, and justified why or why not. The back of the cards were read to understand careers more. Followers then highlighted the careers of interest on their sheets. The roles were then switched. You will need to see me ASAP to catch up on the activity before next class.
Next class September 10 (Day 10): Remember your POP binder. It needs to be a separate binder that will be left in class. We will be focusing on self.
If you missed class: People in pairs each took turns as a leader and follower. Leaders went through the deck and guessed if the follower would like or not like each career and discussed why. Followers responded to that guess, and justified why or why not. The back of the cards were read to understand careers more. Followers then highlighted the careers of interest on their sheets. The roles were then switched. You will need to see me ASAP to catch up on the activity before next class.
Next class September 10 (Day 10): Remember your POP binder. It needs to be a separate binder that will be left in class. We will be focusing on self.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
2ND CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - CAREER FAMILIES
Today we: Discussed the homework question that you should now be preparing for with your parents/guardians. We did a card game activity placing all kinds of careers into the five appropriate career families then checked them over. You are now gaining essential exposure to various careers out there. Thank you Mrs. H. for bringing your knowledge into the experience.
If you missed class: Come see me ASAP. You need to know the career families to be successful and because you will be tested on it. Also, check out the posters up in the POP Lab during lunch before your next class.
Group 01 next class Friday, September 11 (Day 8): I trust you will have your outlines signed and course materials when I check at the beginning of class. We will begin the second card game that will focus more on your interests and careers, as well as be doing some self-awareness activities. You will get to know yourself more as well as have to justify your choices to others.
Group 02 next class Wednesday, September 9 (Day 6): Please read the above section.
If you missed class: Come see me ASAP. You need to know the career families to be successful and because you will be tested on it. Also, check out the posters up in the POP Lab during lunch before your next class.
Group 01 next class Friday, September 11 (Day 8): I trust you will have your outlines signed and course materials when I check at the beginning of class. We will begin the second card game that will focus more on your interests and careers, as well as be doing some self-awareness activities. You will get to know yourself more as well as have to justify your choices to others.
Group 02 next class Wednesday, September 9 (Day 6): Please read the above section.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
1ST CLASS - GROUP 01 - COURSE INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the POP Option! What is written below to group 02 students applies directly to you as well. Please take the time to read it. See you next week! Also, if you wish to change an option course you are in, you can see Mrs. Hostetler on September 17 and 18 in the guidance office right beside the main office. Let your friends know who wanted to take POP, as well.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
1ST CLASS - GROUP 02 - COURSE INTRODUCTION
Welcome to POP! Today was an intoduction to the course and POP Lab... mentors, careercruising.com, job shadowing, tool kits, and career day were key points that you should now briefly know and be able to tell another person about. If you missed today, see me for the outline... and if you can, ask another person in class about the above points before then.
Next class (Tuesday, September 8 - Day 5) we will be joined by guest speaker Mrs. D. Hostetler, our veteran guidance counselor. There are millions of careers out there... how are they all organized? It's as simple as finding your favorite CD at Archambault or the chocolate covered almonds at Provigo... stay tuned for Career Families! Also, what careers interest you? We'll be exploring that as well, but keep it in mind until then.
Reminder: I trust your course outline will be signed and your homework question (WHAT'S COMING UP IN NOVEMBER?) will be finished when I check them the beginning of class. In the meantime, if you would like to check out http://www.careercruising.com/ early, go for it! Ask me for the username and password.
Next class (Tuesday, September 8 - Day 5) we will be joined by guest speaker Mrs. D. Hostetler, our veteran guidance counselor. There are millions of careers out there... how are they all organized? It's as simple as finding your favorite CD at Archambault or the chocolate covered almonds at Provigo... stay tuned for Career Families! Also, what careers interest you? We'll be exploring that as well, but keep it in mind until then.
Reminder: I trust your course outline will be signed and your homework question (WHAT'S COMING UP IN NOVEMBER?) will be finished when I check them the beginning of class. In the meantime, if you would like to check out http://www.careercruising.com/ early, go for it! Ask me for the username and password.
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