ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRESENTATION Career Paths in Engineering ePortfolio – Part 4 CTE STEM Pathway Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
ePortfolio This is a continuation and completion of the portfolio created in Engineering Design and Presentation. However, this one has some questions that must be answered on the ePortfolio website. This one has a more structured outline of questions that must be answered. It also includes many items that you will be required to do in the senior English class. This is designed to help you get into the college of your choice and be prepared for your post secondary future. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 2
“Days” explained Day means approximately 1.5 hours, or the 2 class periods you have the class for. These should be consecutive so that you are able to complete the work. This timeline is specific and we need to “stick to it.” We have a lot of projects to accomplish this year. So you need to be diligent in getting your work all done by the due dates. I will not be checking your work daily, I will check it weekly. You MUST be able to self-direct yourself now. This is what employers and colleges require, if you want to succeed. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 3
Timeline Week 1 = Day 1= Show the rubric and example website. Day 2 = Come up with a mission statement and complete the request for letter of recommendation. Give this along with a copy of your résumé to all of your teachers and 3-5 people other than your teachers who could do this for you. Give them a deadline of 1 week for this so that you can scan them in and use. Day 3 = Explain what field you want to go into when you graduate from high school and then post- secondary (college, trade school, etc.) Day 4 = Explain in your own words what you think the difference is between a Technician and a Technologist. Find a graphic that also explains the difference. Prefer that you take a photo of yourself acting/showing what these differences are. Then go to and find out what is the job prospect and salary that you can expect to have in your career field of choice. Day 5 = What certifications can you get for this field and what professional organizations are there? Week 2 = Day 6-10 = Résumé and at least 3 examples of work you have done with a reflection statement about the project. Create at least 1 video slide show, if not all three. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 4
Timeline (cont’d.) Week 3 = Day 11= What colleges do you want to go to and what do you have to do to get into them? Day 12 = Write 2-3 admission essays for college. Day = Find two scholarships that you can apply for, then apply for them. Show me proof that you did this. Week 4 = Day 16 = Take the quiz and the explain what soft and hard skills are, compare and contrast them. Day 17 = Explain what diversity in the work place is. Day 18 = Explain what safety in the work place is and why it is important. Day = What are some ethical issues you may face and how do you handle them? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 5
Checklist Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 6
ePortfolio Rubric Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 7
ePortfolio Rubric (cont’d.) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 8
Week 4 Day 16 = Take the quiz and explain what soft and hard skills are, compare and contrast them. Day 17 = Explain what diversity in the work place is. Day 18 = Explain what safety in the work place is and why it is important. Day = What are some ethical issues you may face and how do you handle them? Need ideas or help = Refer to Engineering Design and Presentation course Project #2: Work Ethics, Employability and Interpersonal Skills at: Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 9
Hard Skills (technical, easy to teach and measure) Hard skills are specific and can be easily taught, such as being able to read or type a letter. They represent the minimum skills necessary to do a job and are the first screen employers use to weed out applicants who are obviously not qualified for the position at hand. Soft skills are more elusive and intangible. An example might be a bedside manner, a pleasant voice or a cooperative spirit. Leadership, creativity and the ability to teach and learn are all considered soft skills and they are really the meat of what an employer is looking for in a job applicant. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 10
Soft Skills (also called "people skills") are typically hard to observe, quantify and measure. People skills are needed for everyday life as much as they are needed for work. They have to do with how people relate to each other: communicating, listening, engaging in dialogue, giving feedback, cooperating as a team member, solving problems, contributing in meetings and resolving conflict. Leaders at all levels rely heavily on people skills, too: setting an example, teambuilding, facilitating meetings, encouraging innovation, solving problems, making decisions, planning, delegating, observing, instructing, coaching, encouraging and motivating. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 11
Hard Skills Versus Soft Skills Quiz Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 12
Soft versus Hard Skills Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 13
Diversity in the Work Place Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 14
Safety in the Work Place Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 15
Ethical Issues I may face Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 16
We are finally done You and I will be grading your completed actual ePortfolio together in class next Monday. Remember as we complete projects this year, you will add them to this ePortfolio under examples of my work, photos/images, and a reflection essay for each. We will then go onto the 2 nd Unit of Study “Documenting the Process.” Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 17