FINDING MY WAY THROUGH THE NOISE Naviance Family Connection UNIT 2 LESSON 1 1

Learning Outcomes Students will identify the “noise” they have around them in their daily lives. Students will determine how the “noise” can impact their foundation. Students will gain an understanding of how to shed the “noise” to focus on future career paths. UNIT 2 LESSON 1 2

Lesson Tasks Discuss types of noise they hear at school, home, friends etc. Discuss how students can stay true to themselves by identifying their personal foundation Define a foundation as it relates to them as an individual Watch video Share Your Road_The Noise Complete questions based on Share Your Road_The Noise video Watch video on Richard Linklater Complete questions based on Richard Linklater video Complete reflection task UNIT 2 LESSON 1 3

What is “Noise?” Often, there are an overwhelming amount of voices, pieces of advice, and expectations coming at you from family, teachers, counselors, and society. These voices tend to drown out your own voice and individual expression and can be referred to as “noise”. UNIT 2 LESSON 1 4

What is My Foundation? To keep true to your own voice and individual expression, you need to start with something that is a foundation for you. Think of a foundation as something that is most important to you and makes you the individual you are today! Often times it is difficult to really see where you want to go until you identify your foundation. UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 5

Video: Share Your Road_The Noise Click the link to watch the video Share Your Road_The Noise and complete the Finding My Way Through the Noise Questions. Share Your Road_The Noise and complete the Finding My Way Through the Noise Questions.Share Your Road_The Noise Share Your Road_The Noise UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 6

Finding My Way Through the “Noise” Questions What am I being told my future should look like? What is my ideal vision for my college/educational experience after high school? What am I thinking in terms of a future career and life in general? What are the biggest fears or challenges that I face as a student right now? What are my biggest dreams for college and the road beyond? What obstacles could potentially get in the way of my dreams? UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 7

Shedding the “Noise” The tricky part of having the noise all around you is distinguishing the advice of well- meaning people who give it to you with good intentions and your best interests at heart from the “noise” of people who really don’t know you as an individual and who don’t offer helpful advice. UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 8

Personal Experiences with “Noise” 9 UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M.

Video: Roadtrip Nation – Richard Linklater You will watch the video within Roadtrip Nation of Richard Linklater, an Oscar- nominated filmmaker who decided to overcome the “noise” and forge his own road. UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 10

Log-in To Naviance Family Connection Log-in: Username: student ID Password: last 4 digits of your student ID and the day you were born (xxxx-last four digits of student ID and XX Birthday day) Example: UNIT 2 LESSON 1 11

Access Roadtrip Nation Video Open Roadtrip Nation located under the careers tab. Click Explore More UNIT 2 LESSON 1 12

Access Roadtrip Nation Video Click All Leaders Click “R” in the alphabet under (Leaders sorted by first name, last name) UNIT 2 LESSON 1 13

Video: Roadtrip Nation – Richard Linklater Now watch the video within Roadtrip Nation of Richard Linklater, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker who decided to overcome the “noise” and forge his own road. UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 14

Video: Roadtrip Nation – Richard Linklater Watch the video and complete the remaining Finding My Way Through the Noise Questions. UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 15

Finding My Way Through the “Noise” Questions How can you distinguish between negative “noise” and useful feedback? How can you shed the “noise” by being aware of the expectations you have for yourself and your future? Share your thoughts on the following statement regarding “noise”: “If the message you’re hearing takes into account who you are as an individual, and it rings true, chances are it isn’t the Noise. If the message raises that gut-churning feeling of “This is not me,” It’s the Noise.” UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 16

Review What are some examples of the type of “noise” you experience on a daily basis? How can “noise” can impact your personal foundation? What is an example of how you can shed the “noise” to focus on future career paths? UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 17

Review Answers What are some examples of the type of “noise” you experience on a daily basis? Counselors Counselors Parents/Guardians Parents/Guardians Teachers Teachers Friends/Family Friends/Family Society Society How can “noise” can impact your personal foundation? It can be difficult to see where you really want to go until you identify your foundation. Noise can be advice that is not helpful and people may not really know you as an individual. What is an example of how you can shed the “noise” to focus on future career paths? Think of your foundation as something that is the most important to you and makes you the individual you are today. Think about what can really make you happy. UNIT 2 LESSON 1 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 18

Complete the Lesson… Now complete the Finding My Way Through the Noise Reflection. UNIT 2 LESSON 2 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 19