TeachersFirst - Featured Sites: Week of Feb 18, 2024
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Interview Warmup - Grow With Google
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8 to 12
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Interview Warmup provides practice and insights into responses as a way to prepare for interviews in different fields. Choose to begin practicing, then select an area for your focus....more
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Interview Warmup provides practice and insights into responses as a way to prepare for interviews in different fields. Choose to begin practicing, then select an area for your focus. Options include Cybersecurity, Project Management, IT Support, Data Analytics, and more. If your chosen field isn't designated, select general to practice interviewing for any occupation. Interview Warmup asks five interview questions to help practice for upcoming interviews. Enter the response using your device's microphone or keyboard. After entering an answer, select the provided links to highlight areas in your response that address your use of job-related terms, talking points, or most-used words. Dig into the response further by choosing from sub-categories that provide examples to use in interview responses, such as skills you bring to the role, lessons learned, and future goals. After completing all five answers, Interview Warmup summarizes your responses and insights into your use of job-related terms, most-used words, and the talking points covered. In addition to the Interview Warmup activity, visit the three dots at the top-right-hand side of the page to find an informative section containing interview tips. Interview Warmup is only available on the Chrome browser.
tag(s): careers (139), interviews (14), questioning (32)
In the Classroom
Include Interview Warmup with any careers or daily living classes to provide students with practice in interviewing for any job. If using online career preparation and discovery courses like those offered by EverFi, reviewed here, ask students to complete a practice interview focusing on their chosen career topic. Before students begin their interview activity, use Answer Garden, reviewed here as a brainstorming activity to share ideas and suggestions on participating in a successful interview. After completing the activity, have students review the summary of their responses and reflect upon improving answers based on the site's feedback using a digital journaling tool such as Penzu, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Farm Education Conservation Camp - Purdue University College of Science
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K to 6
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Discover more about farms by watching videos and answering the questions provided by the Farm Education Conservation Camp. The shared videos are divided into topics including animals,...more
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Discover more about farms by watching videos and answering the questions provided by the Farm Education Conservation Camp. The shared videos are divided into topics including animals, grains, environment, and safety and equipment to provide a robust overview of farm life shared by various families. Each video comes with a brief series of questions. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): agriculture (49), animals (281), careers (139), environment (240), erosion (14), forests (28), plants (145), sustainability (44), water (102)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a valuable resource for sharing real-world examples of farm life and activities with students. Engage students in learning about the different aspects of farm life using Symbaloo, reviewed here to create a webmix that includes videos from the Farm Education Conservation Camp, stories, and learning games. For example, include games found on My American Farm, reviewed here and articles from Cabot's Farm Families, reviewed here to enhance learning as part of a station rotation activity. Extend learning by creating a class book about farms and farm life using Book Creator, reviewed here. Include drawings, student writing projects, videos, and other multimedia elements in your book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Real World Exploration - Amazon Future Engineer
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K to 12
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Discover the possibilities available in computer science careers through exploration activities and courses found on Real World Exploration. Visit the Real World Exploration section...more
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Discover the possibilities available in computer science careers through exploration activities and courses found on Real World Exploration. Visit the Real World Exploration section to enroll high school students in three lessons to teach an hour of AI with Amazon's Alexa, take virtual field trips to explore careers of the future, or sign up for class chats with Amazon professionals. In addition, take advantage of the computer science curriculum for elementary through high school students and teacher training found under the Computer Science Courses section of the website. Some courses include self-guided options for students.
tag(s): careers (139), coding (88), computers (107), engineering (119), STEM (264), virtual field trips (79)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free materials shared on this site to introduce and develop your students' computer science skills. Learn more about computer science by taking the professional development activities provided by Amazon Future Engineer. Use the timeline on the home page to select materials appropriate for your students and differentiate options for advanced students. Share the self-guided options with students interested in computer science careers and those who already understand coding and want to develop higher-level skills. Ask students to make simple explainer videos using AnyRec Screen Recorder, reviewed here, to show others how to create code. After taking virtual field trips to see the work of computer science engineers or participating in a class chat, ask students to explore other STEM careers. Find many ideas at these resources that include the career tag on TeachersFirst.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ResumeCoach - LeadCareer
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9 to 12
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Get step-by-step help in creating an impressive resume with ResumeCoach. First, choose from an assortment of resumes or let ResumeCoach choose the one best for your chosen profession....more
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Get step-by-step help in creating an impressive resume with ResumeCoach. First, choose from an assortment of resumes or let ResumeCoach choose the one best for your chosen profession. Next, select a template and get advice on appropriate and professional wording to include. After selecting a template, fill in the information to include following the provided steps. When finished, download your resume or share it online using Google or directly to LinkedIn. Registration isn't necessary unless you share your resume online.
tag(s): careers (139)
In the Classroom
Aside from the obvious use of creating a resume for a job application, this site offers an excellent resource for students to learn about the process of job hunting and the requirements for obtaining a career in any field. Ask students to complete a personal resume as a way for them to highlight their individual skills. Have students complete a resume for their "dream" job that focuses on the unique skills that make them the best candidate. Have students create a resume for a fictional or real character in history. For example, create a resume for a past president that includes a list of his accomplishments while in office. Have students include these resumes as part of a research project and include them using tools found at Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here.
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Alison - Mike Feerick
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10 to 12
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Alison is a free learning platform offering courses for education and skills training provided by the world's leading experts. Find courses using the dropdown boxes at the top of the...more
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Alison is a free learning platform offering courses for education and skills training provided by the world's leading experts. Find courses using the dropdown boxes at the top of the site sorted by Explore Diplomas and Certificates and Discover Careers. Under More find Assessments and a Resume Builder among other tools. Browse the home page to find the popular courses and most recent offerings. Complete the free registration to begin. Upon selecting a class, view information on the number of modules, topics, and approximate length. Upon completion, Alison provides a certificate or diploma, depending on the duration of the offerings.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): business (47), careers (139), chinese (44), coding (88), communication (136), engineering (119), french (74), german (48), literature (217), multilingual (67), OER (43), Online Learning (41), politics (112), psychology (67), sociology (22), spanish (105), STEM (264)
In the Classroom
Use Alison to find professional learning courses, learn the basics of a new language, or for personal development. Share Alison with students to learn skills not offered in school or share with ENL/ESL students to use when learning English. Use Alison with student cohorts interested in learning about a new topic or preparing for college-level courses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GCF Learn Free - GCF Learn Free
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K to 12
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GCF Learn Free offers a large selection of topics, lessons, videos, and more designed to offer training in essential skills needed to live and work in the 21st century. Registration...more
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GCF Learn Free offers a large selection of topics, lessons, videos, and more designed to offer training in essential skills needed to live and work in the 21st century. Registration isn't required; however, it allows you to save progress within courses. Topics range from technology basics, software training, career planning, and much more. Learn Free also has links to information for educators, including Teachers Guides and Resources and Tools.
tag(s): business (47), careers (139), communication (136), Google (46), Microsoft (84), OER (43), Online Learning (41), spreadsheets (23)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free courses to brush up your computer and technology skills. Share links to specific tutorials with students for use with classroom projects. For example, share the Google Docs course with students to help them learn how to use and manage Google Drive, documents, and complete basic tasks. Be sure to share tips with parents too for their personal use. Consider sharing a section of a course each week on your website for students to learn about various tools in bite-sized pieces. For a more immersive learning experience, use Curipod, reviewed here, to create a learning path for students that includes information from this site along with YouTube videos, quizzes, and links to other learning resources. Extend student learning further by asking them to create their tutorials based on class needs. If your class is having difficulties organizing and sharing information within Google Drive, for example, ask knowledgeable students to create an explainer video using Clipchamp, reviewed here, to use as a guide.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Microsoft Learn - Microsoft
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8 to 12
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Find free online training for a variety of skills and products, delivered by experts in the field, at Microsoft Learn (formerly Virtual Academy). Choose from the many courses offered...more
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Find free online training for a variety of skills and products, delivered by experts in the field, at Microsoft Learn (formerly Virtual Academy). Choose from the many courses offered for developers, IT pros, and data pros by topic or product. Some options include beginner courses and learning paths for students interested in technology careers. Participate in courses by viewing a series of videos then completing a final course assessment.
tag(s): communication (136), computers (107), Microsoft (84), OER (43), STEM (264)
In the Classroom
Share the Learn site with students interested in learning more about technology and considering careers in computer programming. Have students choose courses of interest to complete on their own as part of a computer technology course. Share with the leader of after-school computer clubs to supplement their current material. You may also be interested in these printable, quick guides on how to use many of the most popular Microsoft products, such as Immersive Reader, Live Captions, and Reading Coach, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Roadtrip Nation - Mike Marriner, Nathan Gebhard, Brian McAllister & PBS
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8 to 12
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Roadtrip Nation inspires young people to find their path in life by sharing how others found their life passion. PBS shares this journey through the eyes of participants as they ...more
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Roadtrip Nation inspires young people to find their path in life by sharing how others found their life passion. PBS shares this journey through the eyes of participants as they interview leaders from many different career paths. Use links to watch many seasons of the series, or choose the Roadtrips option to view interviews by locations. Explore the various trips by interest, themes, or music. High school students have the opportunity to participate in road trips by applying through the Roadtrip Nation website.
In the Classroom
Include Roadtrip Nation as part of your career exploration activities. Have cooperative learning groups create podcasts sharing information about their chosen career field. Encourage students to interview someone in that field either in person or online. Use a site such as podomatic, reviewed here, to record the interview.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ASVAB Practice Test Online - ASVAB Practice Test Online
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10 to 12
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The ASVAB Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is designed to be taken by incoming members of the military to determine aptitude for different areas of the service. This...more
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The ASVAB Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is designed to be taken by incoming members of the military to determine aptitude for different areas of the service. This site provides questions emulating the test for anyone to take to help identify areas of interest and likely successful career choices. Take any or all portions online using the site, including science, math, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, and mechanical options. In addition to practice tests, this site provides information about ASVAB testing, videos, and history. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
In the Classroom
Share with students to take as practice for upcoming ASVAB testing at your school. ASVAB testing isn't just for students interested in a military career. Any student who is questioning what career path to take may want to take a practice test to find areas of interest to pursue.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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My Next Move - US Department of Labor
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9 to 12
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"What do you want to do for a living?" is the springboard for this career and guidance site from the US Department of Labor. Choose from three options depending on ...more
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"What do you want to do for a living?" is the springboard for this career and guidance site from the US Department of Labor. Choose from three options depending on how sharply focused your career goals are. Consider job titles, explore general career groups, or take an interest inventory to help guide you. Each job title links to a fuller description: the skills, abilities, and knowledge needed for the job, the education required, the job prospects in that career and the personality traits that are linked to success in the career. Click on the icon to the left of the job titles to see what sort of knowledge and skills you need to whether the long term prospects for growth in that category are strong, whether the career is part of the "green economy" and whether there are internships or job training programs associated with that career.
tag(s): careers (139)
In the Classroom
Ask students to complete the interest inventory independently to get insight and ideas about possible careers. Then use the examples from students' results to explore representative industries or job titles. Help students appreciate that career planning is an ongoing process that includes education, aptitudes, and personality in order to find a "good fit." My Next Move is a great resource for helping students get more concrete information and insight into the sometimes vexing question of "what I want to do when I grow up." Use it in guidance classes or as part of a budgeting and life planning section in Family and Consumer Science or business classes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Careers Advice, Choices & Ideas - icould.com
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6 to 12
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icould.com is a career exploration website, built with the look and feel of a social networking site. The interface is modern and will appeal to students who appreciate a multi-media...more
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icould.com is a career exploration website, built with the look and feel of a social networking site. The interface is modern and will appeal to students who appreciate a multi-media approach to learning things. There is a database of videos about various careers, a career survey (which requires registration and login to get the results), and a whole collection of stories about career exploration. You can also access podcasts about careers here, and post comments and read others' posts.
While the site may be useful as one of several career exploration sites out there, be aware that there are social networking aspects which involve user-generated posts and content; preview carefully before deciding whether to bookmark this site or recommend it to students.
While the site may be useful as one of several career exploration sites out there, be aware that there are social networking aspects which involve user-generated posts and content; preview carefully before deciding whether to bookmark this site or recommend it to students.
tag(s): careers (139)
In the Classroom
Students who have questions about specific careers will find information here that could help them sort out their choices. Consider providing this link on your class website for students to explore. Guidance counselors should definitely save this site in their favorites to share with students unsure of what they could do with their futures.Comments
I like how the videos are created. I was looking for videos made in the US but this is a good resource nonetheless.Marietta, , Grades: 6 - 8
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Career OneStop - U.S. Department of Labor and American Job Center
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9 to 12
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This is a great resource for finding a career, trade schools, writing a resume, filling out a college application, and more. This site has helpful information for guiding students along...more
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This is a great resource for finding a career, trade schools, writing a resume, filling out a college application, and more. This site has helpful information for guiding students along a variety of paths upon graduation. The career planning resources help students assess their likes and dislikes to identify how those preferences can translate into successful careers. The site also has helpful information on what certifications and qualifications different jobs require.
In the Classroom
Have students identify a possible career for their own future and create a class Padlet, reviewed here or a wiki such as PBWorks, reviewed here, displaying the many career choices of your students. Not familiar with wikis? Check out the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through. Post a link to this resource on your class webpage for students to access at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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