Saturday, November 30, 2013
STEM Applications & Holland's Career Theory
Question for Teacher on GoAnimate
Such a common question, "Hey, Ms. B, What are we doing today?" This question is often repeated when my STEM Applications students explore Holland's Career Theory created by Dr. John Holland. The unit really captures their interest.
STEM Applications is an instructional program in the state of Mississippi that aims to engage students in future academic and vocational courses by exploring STEM careers. Through the year long class, high school freshmen address technology literacy, the design process, emerging technologies, computer‐aided design, sustainable design and technology, power and energy, robotics/programming, financial literacy, and workplace skills for the 21st century. The curriculum framework is built upon 21st Century Skills Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards, and the National Educational Technology Standards for Students. I am one of three STEM teachers at Grenada High School.
The exploration of Holland's Career Theory kicks off the school year in my classroom. It also serves as a reference throughout our year as my students explore STEM careers. This blog post serves to document and improve the introductory assignment for my Holland's Career Theory STEM unit.
In the past I have used the traditional combination of electronic presentation and lecture to introduce the Holland's model. While the students are interested, lectures limit their involvement. Next year, I plan to flip the unit. The plan is to have the students individually view the electronic presentation, embedded below, then continue to explore the theory and document their findings. After this work is completed, the class will have a discussion/reflection and publish their efforts online. I created the electronic presentation using Narrable. It contains a brief introduction, embedded research questions and a website that offers free a Holland Code assessment tool. (References).
After individually viewing the Narrable introduction, the students will generate their own electronic presentation documenting the outcome of their research and their Holland's Code Quiz. Perhaps they will choose to use Narrable, GoAnimate or find another web tool that they prefer. I can't wait to share their work next year.
Here are some additional resources:
This video is a succinct explanation of Holland's Personality/Career Theory.
Self-Directed-Search offers a for-fee quiz, but has a great explanation of the theory
Career Smarts does a nice job of identifying work environments by Holland's 6 Categories
New Hampshire Economic + Labor Market Information Bureau offers a paper-based quiz
iSeek provides guidance for students with quiz results
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Top Ten Internet Technologies
Web 2.0 interactive tools have the power to place learning squarely in the hands of the students. Think, ponder, build and learn. Incorporate these tools into your classroom and watch the students achieve!
To jumpstart use of these tools in classroom settings, I've offered an sample use for each of the tools in my top ten list. As you explore, think of ways you could put these tools in the hands of your students.
And now..... MBailey's Web 2.0 Top Ten Countdown.....
Additional
Resources: Other online diagram builders include Gliffy, draw.io, and lucidcharts
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To jumpstart use of these tools in classroom settings, I've offered an sample use for each of the tools in my top ten list. As you explore, think of ways you could put these tools in the hands of your students.
And now..... MBailey's Web 2.0 Top Ten Countdown.....
scroll as you drumroll....
10. ReadWriteThink Venn Diagram Builder
Title:
| Compare Global High School Cultures |
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| Use/ Assignment | Compare and contrast the culture and curriculum of high school seniors in the country of your choice to your experience in the United States. |
| Technology | Web 2.0 Venn Diagram Builder - ReadWriteThink.com |
| Note: | The tool will save an unfinished project in a .rwt format that can be reopened through the tool to allow students to finish at a later time. When finished the tool generates a full page pdf document as shown below. |
Additional
Resources: Other online diagram builders include Gliffy, draw.io, and lucidcharts
Student
Work Example:
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Title
Classroom Exit Quiz
Use/
Assignment
How much data did students retain? Test them by using a quick daily exit quiz.
Technology Web 2.0 formative assessment tool
Classroom Exit Quiz
Assignment
Link: Biosphere Review Quiz
Additional
8. 
Resume Builder
Title
United States Presidents, how were they qualified for the job?
Use/
Assignment
What qualified the United States Presidents to be elected for the Oval Office? Research a President of your choice and present their qualifications on a resume'.
Technology Web 2.0 Resume Builder
United States Presidents, how were they qualified for the job?
Assignment
Link: Resumes for George Washington & Abraham Lincoln
Additional
7. 
(Concept Map)
Title: Job versus Career. Do you know the difference?
Use/
Assignment: Illustrate the differences between a job and a career.
Technology: Web 2.0 Concept Mapping Software
Additional
Use/
Assignment: Illustrate the differences between a job and a career.
Technology: Web 2.0 Concept Mapping Software
Additional
6. 
Title: Information with pizzaz
Use/
Assignment: Tired of plain old presentations? Try Prezi for style & pizzaz!
Technology: Web 2.0 Presentation Software
Link: Sample Prezi
Additional
Use/
Assignment: Tired of plain old presentations? Try Prezi for style & pizzaz!
Technology: Web 2.0 Presentation Software
Link: Sample Prezi
Additional
5. a Google a day
Title:
Sharpen your search skills by practicing with a Google a day
Use/
Assignment Web searches got you down? Can't find what you are looking for? You need to practice your search skills and learn the secrets of Google Search Engine. I prescribe a daily does of A Google A Day!
Technology
Web 2.0 Internet Search Game
Note: Some individuals post proof of their search prowess by posting the
answers to the daily puzzle; thus, making the daily challenge too easy. Google solved that problem by creating Deja Google. Google refers to Deja Google as a time machine; it goes back in time before such "easy answers" were available!
Title:
Sharpen your search skills by practicing with a Google a day
Assignment
Web 2.0 Internet Search Game
answers to the daily puzzle; thus, making the daily challenge too easy. Google solved that problem by creating Deja Google. Google refers to Deja Google as a time machine; it goes back in time before such "easy answers" were available!
Link: Today's Google Challenge
4. 
Title:
Become a million dollar investor with live stock market data!
Use/
Assignment Teaching how to research, invest, and manage the stock market is a challenge. Let Smartstocks.com teach you through hands-on-practice. Smartstocks.com uses live stock market data and provides each game player with 1 million dollars to invest. Smartstocks.com also provide the ability to create groups so teachers can have class competitions!
Technology Web 2.0 Stock Market Game
Link:
Smartstocks.com
Title:
Become a million dollar investor with live stock market data!
Assignment
Link:
Smartstocks.com
Additional Other online stock market games include The Stock Market Game &
Additional Other online stock market games include The Stock Market Game &
3. 
Title: Zap, Boom, PowToon! Illustrate your ideas as animated cartoons!
Use/
Assignment: How are entrepreneurs like a super hero? Research the personality traits common in
successful entrepreneurs to see. Illustrate your results as a cartoon.
successful entrepreneurs to see. Illustrate your results as a cartoon.
2. 
Title: One picture is worth a thousand words. Wow, the value of SlideRoll!
Use/
Assignment: Technology has a rapid improvement. Research the life of the cell phone to learn how
quickly this modern-must-have developed. Document your findings in a video.
quickly this modern-must-have developed. Document your findings in a video.
Technology: Web 2.0 Video Presentation
Technology: Web 2.0 Video Presentation
1. 
Title: Read anything good lately? Tell us via Instagram!
Use/
Assignment: GHS Library wants you to promote your favorite read! Post a creative image
of a book you think your friends should check out (of the library)! Remember
to tag us so we can see your work!
of a book you think your friends should check out (of the library)! Remember
to tag us so we can see your work!
Technology: Web 2.0 Social Media Image Share
Link: instagram.com
Example
Project: libraryreader via instagram response post
If you made it through the entire list. Thanks! I hope it has encouraged you to explore the world of Web 2.0 Tools!
Link: instagram.com
Project: libraryreader via instagram response post
If you made it through the entire list. Thanks! I hope it has encouraged you to explore the world of Web 2.0 Tools!
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