Technology In The Workplace

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Students will learn to use Google Drive Documents to SHARE information and research about specific technologies that are being created for different jobs.  Students will use investigative and research tools to collaborate with a partner effectively.  Students will present work in class and complete follow-up assignments.

Students will complete the TECHNOLOGY SURVEY online to begin class.  Students will then pair off and investigate specific technology that is used in different industries.  Students will present findings at the end of the class and then begin work on a Google Project to Document their findings.  The Google Document must be Named and Shared Correctly For Credit!

Workplace Awareness Of Technology

Please complete the survey below to begin class (CLICK LINK BELOW):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ElzfbqEnsLrBCXpq0-xEaH_DST9BK_HBHgN8beWOB6g/viewform?usp=send_form

Today we will be viewing the video "Technology In The Workplace". 

Once we have discussed the video above, you and a partner will spend some time investigating specific technology that is used in the fields listed below.  You will use your research skills to help each other find at least one type of specific technology used in your career field.  You must describe the technology, tell how it was created, and what people in your career did before it existed.  You will report to the class after spending time looking for it.  You and your partner must create a Google Document together (SHARED WITH EACH OTHER AND ME FOR CREDIT) about your career field and technology.  We will share out in class today.  You must finish the project today for credit!

PRIOR TO APRIL 13th, You will complete the project below as a followup to this lesson:

For this assignment you are to COMPOSE and email to me.  Topic Assignments are at the bottom of this post.  In the SUBJECT LINE you are to put the following:  HELP WANTED ASSIGNMENT / INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (Industry)

In the body of the email you should have the following items before SENDING:

1.  Describe some type of technology (hardware or software) that is used by someone who has a job in the Industry that was assigned to you.  Describe what the technology is, how it works, and who would use it.  You must also specify where you found your information. (Cite a source)  Describe how the technology, device or other type of equipment or software helps make the job easier and how it was different 20-40 years ago in the same industry.  Be specific.

2.  List three types of jobs in the Industry you were assigned.  Describe the Job Requirements of each job and what training you might need to have to hold the job.  Include the Salary Range information for a person with these jobs.

3.  Finally,  create or find a Help Wanted Advertisement for a job in the Industry you were assigned.  Use the template from the post prior to this and make sure to eliminate the parenthesis as you enter your information as they are only there to guide you.  Attention to detail, neatness, and creativity will be critical.

Here is an example of what your email should look like:

TO:  hescribnercaa@gmail.com

SUBJECT:  HELP WANTED ASSIGNMENT / INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (Education)

1.  Technology Requirement
SmartBoards are now used in many classrooms across the country.  In the last 10-15 years they have replaced standard chalk boards and white boards.  SmartBoards and similar products offer a computer-based interactive resource for teachers to make lessons "come to life!"  Students can interact with video and audio supported presentations and work at the board.  They can also be a tremendous help for the teacher to work interactively on problems and grammar exercises. "Students of all ages love the SMART Board because it is interactive and interlinked with computer software"  according to an article on wikibooks.org.

(http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Technology_Integration_In_K12_Education/SmartBoards_vs_White_Boards_in_the_Elementary_Classroom)

2.  Jobs and Descriptions
Educational Administrator:  Principal/Asst. Principal of a school.  Usually the person in charge of running the school and deciding what the budget is spent on during a given year.  Approx. $80k per year salary.

Teacher:  Usually in charge of the specific instruction to a group of students at a school.  Must be able to utilize many instructional tools and technologies.  Approx.  $45k per year salary to start.

Teaching Coach:  In charge of managing training for a school district.  Makes sure that people in both administration and teaching are up to date on training, best practices, and other technology advancements in the industry.

2.  Help Wanted Advertisement School District of Philadelphia,  Crossroads at Elverson
Position:  Technology Teacher
Salary:  $45k per year to start
Start Date:  Immediately
Must be able to use both Windows and Apple based computers.  Must be proficient with MS Office, Google Applications, Online Applications, Basic Programming, Graphic Design and other software.  Must have good Classroom Management skills and be confident and interested in helping students achieve in a high academic standards environment.  Must be willing to work long hours and stay for Parent-Teacher conferences.  Experience with SmartBoards is a plus.

Please possess a Bachelor's Degree, PA State Teaching Certification, and include any additional training or classwork you have completed.  Special skills are public speaking, organization and paperwork management, and the ability to control over one hundred students in a crowded lunch room.


This is where you save your work, pat yourself on the back for following directions, and hit SEND to submit your project to me for a grade.  Good Luck!          -Mr S. 

TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS:  The computer/seat number you are assigned to corresponds with the following topic/industry that you are responsible for:

1. Advertising & Marketing
2. Airlines, Hotel & Travel
3. Apparel, Textiles & Fashion
4. Automobiles & Trucks
5. Banking
6. Biotechnical
7. Careers & Employment 
8. Cell Telephone
9. Chemical, Coatings & Plastics
10. Computer Support
11. Consulting, Outsourcing & Offshoring
12. Construction
13. E-Commerce & Internet
14. Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas
15. Engineering, Research & Developing
16. Entertainment & Media
17. Food, Beverage & Tobacco
18. Health Care & Pharmaceutical
19. Investments & Securities (Financial)
20. Retailing
21. Sports Industry
22. Telecommunications, Wireless Communication
23. Transportation
24. Military