Introduction Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page CreditsTask ProcessResources EvaluationConclusionTeacher's PageCredits What Do I Want To Do With My Life? This is a big question that we all ask ourselves sometime in our life… Younger and older people alike ask themselves this very questions, for many different reasons… Are you ready to take a glimpse into your future? Ask Yourself…

Introduction Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page CreditsTask ProcessResources EvaluationConclusionTeacher's PageCredits Introduction Our goal for this project is to simply give us an “idea” about what we want to do as a career This is a process that can be completed in the lab or at home This project is called a WebQuest because we will be using the Internet to help us with our tasks

Introduction Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page CreditsTask ProcessResources EvaluationConclusionTeacher's PageCredits Task The first task in this project is to complete the WebQuest process Simply follow each step in order, keep an open mind, and enjoy discovering a little bit about yourself. When you are finished with the WebQuest there will be two additional tasks to follow at a later date. Right now our goal is to discover ourselves, then our goal will be discover a little about careers, then to share what we discovered with others If you are ready, you may proceed to the “Process” page. Remember: follow all the steps in order and have fun!

Introduction Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page CreditsTask ProcessResources EvaluationConclusionTeacher's PageCredits Process Follow this process and you will surely do well! Step 1: Click on the link to the Career Test on the resources page to take your assessment testCareer Test Step 2: When finished taking the test read carefully through your strengths and weaknesses in your evaluation and print it, pgs. 1-5 On Page 6 you will see a graph with these six traits: Artistic, Attentive, Conventional, Enterprising, Investigative, Realistic, and Social. Remember your highest numbers or traitsArtistic, Attentive, Conventional, Enterprising, Investigative, Realistic, and Social On the Resources page, click the Research link and you will again see the 6 traitsResourcesResearch If you click on one of the traits, it will take you to a page to choose from a number of careers suitable for that trait Pick “3” careers that you would like to complete your “Career Exploratory Manual” on at a later date. Remember: You may choose your careers from more than one trait, but try to limit it to your top two or three Lastly, use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to explore a little about your career, this is what you will be using for your career manualOccupational Outlook Handbook

Introduction Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page CreditsTask ProcessResources EvaluationConclusionTeacher's PageCredits Resources Take the Career TestCareer Test Pick the Careers You Wish To ResearchResearch Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to complete your Career Exploration ManualOccupational Outlook Handbook

Introduction Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page CreditsTask ProcessResources EvaluationConclusionTeacher's PageCredits Rubric Career Assessment Not Completed Only Assessment Complete & Printed Career Choices Not Completed Partial Completion 3 Careers Chosen Essay & Presentation Not Completed Partial Completion Complete Completion Evaluation

Introduction Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page CreditsTask ProcessResources EvaluationConclusionTeacher's PageCredits Conclusion If you have followed all the directions you have completed your WebQuest Assignment. You are now ready to complete your Career Exploration Manual and presentation! Click on the sound byte button below for your applause!

Introduction Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page CreditsTask ProcessResources EvaluationConclusionTeacher's PageCredits Teacher Page Pat Wood Ashland University Spring Term 2006 Career Exploration WebQuest Target Audience: JOG/Grades 9-12 Students will know how to use the a computer to research information vital to furthering specific career occupations. Students will understand that there are many aspects to a personality that determine whether a career is suitable to that person. Students will be able to take an assessment test, discover parts of their personalities, find a career that they are interested in and has also been suited to their personality type. Performance Tasks: Students will complete the Webquest, then determine which three careers they wish to further research for an essay and presentation. Key Criteria: Printout of assessment test data, reflection about their evaluation, determination of (3) career choices, (3) career essays and (1) presentation of choice. Differentiation is accommodated by completing an online assessment test that varies depending on the user. Although there is only one test, the end result varies depending upon the person taking the test. The media usage and language is very simple to use and can be used by all ages or users, if a student needed help, it would simple to adjust. Additionally, if needed this assignment can be done with a partner. Each partner could take the test and then each could share the responsibilities of the rest of the assignment. Additionally, this assignment could be completed at home with a parents. Learning styles are accommodated through the use of the computer as an interactive tool. The student is learning about his/herself by the answers they choose. Not only is it suited to just the internet savvy, the assignment includes portions using the word processor to complete essays, and giving a verbal presentation. This is assignment adheres to the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learner. Some of the Engaged Learning Techniques used in this assignment is that it is visually stimulating, it is easy to use, and the assignment deals directly with each individual person and the assignment changes to each person’s answers and opinions.

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