Career Introduction in Digital Literacy

Type of Activity

Research various career paths that exist in today’s society. 

Outcomes    

1. Understand the difference between a job and a career.
2. Assess current thoughts on future and future goals to ensure students are aware of path.
3. Investigate two possible careers in various career clusters.

Materials/Supplies

Chromebooks, internet access, Google Slides presentation

Activity

• Teacher will present an introductory slide deck to get students thinking about various careers\
• Students will then fill out a survey that determines their likes/dislikes and then will be presented with various job clusters that fit their interests.
• Students will then investigate to top careers via an assignment and answer various questions.
• Questions to answer. 

1. What careers fit your personality and interest test?
2. What are the educational requirements for this position?
3. What skills are needed for this career?
4. What are the daily tasks, activities and responsibilities of this job?
5. What is the salary range for this position?

• Students will put together this information in the assignment template above and will be discussing with a peer (peer review) and turning in for a grade

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated via their peer evaluation and simple 10 point rubric for completion of work.