If you want to go deeper, or use it for review, the Planning 10 Worksafe material is available here:
http://www2.worksafebc.com/Topics/YoungWorker/Resources-Educators.asp?ReportID=33283
Friday, April 23, 2010
WORKSAFE TEST - TUES APR 27
Worksafe Test is on Tuesday, April 27. You must pass with 80% to complete your work experience (and therefore, graduate).
Study the review sheet - available in-class. Some documents are also available on the side.
We will have a review day on Monday, so please come with any of your questions.
Study the review sheet - available in-class. Some documents are also available on the side.
We will have a review day on Monday, so please come with any of your questions.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Quiz on Friday!
There will be a quiz on Friday on the Employment Standards Act, resumes, cover letters, and job applications, and interviews. Expect to apply your knowledge - filling out forms, correcting resumes, etc.
Notes are available in class. For the ESA, please focus on the major ideas - the headings and sub headings, and the fill-in-the-blanks sheet.
I am going to be handing back resumes; everyone needs to make necessary corrections and re-submit. A great resume is perhaps the most valuable thing to take away from Planning 10 with you.
Notes are available in class. For the ESA, please focus on the major ideas - the headings and sub headings, and the fill-in-the-blanks sheet.
I am going to be handing back resumes; everyone needs to make necessary corrections and re-submit. A great resume is perhaps the most valuable thing to take away from Planning 10 with you.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
End of Term Roundup
I gave out class marks today. If you are missing anything, you need to get it in to me by Friday. Resumes and cover letters are due Thursday. You can submit it to the L drive on the school system (copy paste the file; please re-name it with your name); you can also email it to me at alison.atkinson (at) sd41.bc.ca.
This assignment is worth a fair chunk of marks....also (I hope!) it is a practical, useful tool for each and every one of you. It takes awhile to make your resume perfect, but it is worth it when you start searching for jobs.
This assignment is worth a fair chunk of marks....also (I hope!) it is a practical, useful tool for each and every one of you. It takes awhile to make your resume perfect, but it is worth it when you start searching for jobs.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The Cave Youth Employment
Check out this place!
http://www.cave-employment.com/
This is a youth employment resource in Burnaby. It exists to help you with job searches, resumes, applications, anything to do with a job. You can drop in for help while they're open, or attend a workshop. There are also jobs posted on the site and it's easy to register. They have a big job fair coming up on April 21 - this would probably be a great place to go if you're in the market for a summer job.
http://www.cave-employment.com/
This is a youth employment resource in Burnaby. It exists to help you with job searches, resumes, applications, anything to do with a job. You can drop in for help while they're open, or attend a workshop. There are also jobs posted on the site and it's easy to register. They have a big job fair coming up on April 21 - this would probably be a great place to go if you're in the market for a summer job.
Job Application Assignment
Your mission: apply for a job. You will need a perfect resume and cover letter, and set of references. You also need to show me that you've found a job suitable to your skills, experience, and abilities.
You don't need to actually apply for it, but you might as well spend your time on something useful - so imagine yourself working in a job. What are you doing? Where would you like to be?
Due Thursday April 8. This is a fixed deadline as it's end of term.
You don't need to actually apply for it, but you might as well spend your time on something useful - so imagine yourself working in a job. What are you doing? Where would you like to be?
Due Thursday April 8. This is a fixed deadline as it's end of term.
Jobs search websites
A few websites to check out for job searches:
http://jobbank.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/Intro_eng.aspx - Canada Job Bank, has a student job search feature
www.vancouver.craigslist.org (there is an extensive job postings section, especially for food/beverage/hospitality)
http://jobsearch.monster.ca/Browse.aspx - this is for Vancouver, and has big, intimidating lists of sectors.
If you have ideas about where you'd like to work (Superstore, Save On Foods, Starbucks, McDonald's, Subway, Costco, other big chains....) try the company website. Often there will be job info right on the site!
http://jobbank.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/Intro_eng.aspx - Canada Job Bank, has a student job search feature
www.vancouver.craigslist.org (there is an extensive job postings section, especially for food/beverage/hospitality)
http://jobsearch.monster.ca/Browse.aspx - this is for Vancouver, and has big, intimidating lists of sectors.
If you have ideas about where you'd like to work (Superstore, Save On Foods, Starbucks, McDonald's, Subway, Costco, other big chains....) try the company website. Often there will be job info right on the site!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Resumes
I have posted two samples for you on the side. One is a template that you can use to create your own resume. You don't have to follow the format exactly, but try not to go too crazy. The other is a fictional resume for someone who has no work experience and no formal volunteer experience....but there's still lots of stuff on it. Check it out!
Today you'll begin working on your own resume. A rough draft will be due on Friday. I will let you know what needs more work, and we will continue with a good copy after the unit test.
Today you'll begin working on your own resume. A rough draft will be due on Friday. I will let you know what needs more work, and we will continue with a good copy after the unit test.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Upcoming dates!
A couple of dates to keep in mind:
Post-secondary terms quiz on Friday March 19th.
Test on Tuesday March 30th - to cover goalsetting, time management, career planning, personality and values, post-secondary, and labour market.
I've updated the Handouts link on the side - post secondary terms is the one you need to know for Friday.
Post-secondary terms quiz on Friday March 19th.
Test on Tuesday March 30th - to cover goalsetting, time management, career planning, personality and values, post-secondary, and labour market.
I've updated the Handouts link on the side - post secondary terms is the one you need to know for Friday.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Back to school
No posts in awhile!
We've been up to a few things. You should have submitted your Personality and Career powerpoint by now. I will be sorting out interviews throughout the week; expect to get called up at some point if you haven't yet gone.
Today we looked at time management - thinking about how we really spend our time, and whether we spend time doing the things we really care about. If you haven't already, please write down what you think is a typical day for you. We'll be comparing it to the best record you can create of what you actually do with your time.
I announced an important date today: there will be a test on Tuesday, March 30, covering the work we've done so far. It will include:
-goal setting and time management
-personality and values
-career planning
-post-secondary options
-graduation requirements
I'll give you more details once we get closer to the date. It will place more emphasis on skills (can you create an effective goal, do you have your own graduation plan, can you connect career goals with values) than memorization.
We've been up to a few things. You should have submitted your Personality and Career powerpoint by now. I will be sorting out interviews throughout the week; expect to get called up at some point if you haven't yet gone.
Today we looked at time management - thinking about how we really spend our time, and whether we spend time doing the things we really care about. If you haven't already, please write down what you think is a typical day for you. We'll be comparing it to the best record you can create of what you actually do with your time.
I announced an important date today: there will be a test on Tuesday, March 30, covering the work we've done so far. It will include:
-goal setting and time management
-personality and values
-career planning
-post-secondary options
-graduation requirements
I'll give you more details once we get closer to the date. It will place more emphasis on skills (can you create an effective goal, do you have your own graduation plan, can you connect career goals with values) than memorization.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wednesday's class
Good morning everyone! I'm still fighting the World's Worst Cold.
Today and tomorrow, we will be in the computer lab. You have a variety of tasks to accomplish, so please use your time wisely. All these tasks are related to a project that I will be assigning on Thursday.
Task #1: Research your Myers-Briggs type. I did so just by googling my 4-letter type, and found quite a lot of information (often there are links embedded in the pages). Think about what you agree with, and what traits you are proud of.
Task #2: Explore the Career Cruising website. Career Cruising is a rite of passage for all Planning students; even I did it, back in the days when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. The site has a LOT of information about education planning, careers, and personal assessments. You need to log in. Our username is "byrne" and the password is "creek".
Once you log in, you will see a list of options on the left-hand side. One is for Portfolio Login. Please choose "Create a New Portfolio". Please make sure you write down your username/password.
Once you have a portfolio, play around! Use the buttons at the top of the page to navigate through Education, Assessments, and Careers. By Thursday I would like everyone to complete the "Career Matchmaker" and "My Skills" assessments, so they might be good places to start. You will be able to save the results in your portfolio.
If you are confused, ask others in the class, or your teacher. Good luck, and enjoy!
See you Thursday, Ms. A.
Today and tomorrow, we will be in the computer lab. You have a variety of tasks to accomplish, so please use your time wisely. All these tasks are related to a project that I will be assigning on Thursday.
Task #1: Research your Myers-Briggs type. I did so just by googling my 4-letter type, and found quite a lot of information (often there are links embedded in the pages). Think about what you agree with, and what traits you are proud of.
Task #2: Explore the Career Cruising website. Career Cruising is a rite of passage for all Planning students; even I did it, back in the days when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. The site has a LOT of information about education planning, careers, and personal assessments. You need to log in. Our username is "byrne" and the password is "creek".
Once you log in, you will see a list of options on the left-hand side. One is for Portfolio Login. Please choose "Create a New Portfolio". Please make sure you write down your username/password.
Once you have a portfolio, play around! Use the buttons at the top of the page to navigate through Education, Assessments, and Careers. By Thursday I would like everyone to complete the "Career Matchmaker" and "My Skills" assessments, so they might be good places to start. You will be able to save the results in your portfolio.
If you are confused, ask others in the class, or your teacher. Good luck, and enjoy!
See you Thursday, Ms. A.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Monday's class
Hi everyone,
Hope you enjoyed the weekend sunshine. As you can see I'm not in school today - I have laryngitis, and as funny as it would be for you if I came in and made weird croaking noises, I'm going to have a quiet day - literally - and hope to be back with you Tuesday.
You will be completing a Myers-Briggs Types Indicator today. The Myers-Briggs is a well-established personality inventory that is often used by career counsellors, and even sometimes in hiring processes. It's designed to measure differences in ways that people experience the world and make decisions. I will explain it in more detail on Tuesday; for today, you're going to go ahead and do it (well, do a free online version of it).
Once you get to the website, you will see a long list of about 70 statements. You need to read the statement and decide whether it describes you. Don't think too much; go with your first instinct. Your teacher today will take you through and explain the more confusing statements. If you really don't know, you can skip, but try not to skip too many.
Once you're done, submit the results. It will give you a type in the form of a 4-letter acronym. Make sure you write it down. There are a few links below that you can try; make sure you click on the "Identify your Career" option. When you get to this page, choose the "Email this" option, and email it to yourself, so that you will have it saved.
Here is the website:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
Again - make sure you write down your type!
Hope you enjoyed the weekend sunshine. As you can see I'm not in school today - I have laryngitis, and as funny as it would be for you if I came in and made weird croaking noises, I'm going to have a quiet day - literally - and hope to be back with you Tuesday.
You will be completing a Myers-Briggs Types Indicator today. The Myers-Briggs is a well-established personality inventory that is often used by career counsellors, and even sometimes in hiring processes. It's designed to measure differences in ways that people experience the world and make decisions. I will explain it in more detail on Tuesday; for today, you're going to go ahead and do it (well, do a free online version of it).
Once you get to the website, you will see a long list of about 70 statements. You need to read the statement and decide whether it describes you. Don't think too much; go with your first instinct. Your teacher today will take you through and explain the more confusing statements. If you really don't know, you can skip, but try not to skip too many.
Once you're done, submit the results. It will give you a type in the form of a 4-letter acronym. Make sure you write it down. There are a few links below that you can try; make sure you click on the "Identify your Career" option. When you get to this page, choose the "Email this" option, and email it to yourself, so that you will have it saved.
Here is the website:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
Again - make sure you write down your type!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Multiple Intelligences
Today we completed an in-class paragraph on values. You also may have started on the Multiple Intelligences inventory. We're going to be completing a variety of inventories and tests in the next week, which you will use for a project.
Please complete your Multiple Intelligences inventory for Monday, including the tallying.
Please complete your Multiple Intelligences inventory for Monday, including the tallying.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Pursuit of Happyness
We spent the last 2 days watching the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. We used it today to begin a discussion of work and values, something that we'll continue tomorrow.
Your learning logs are due tomorrow.
Your learning logs are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Quiz
Today we wrote a goal setting and course planning quiz. It looks like most people were very successful.
We will begin soon to phase into post-secondary planning and career goals in the next week. Please make sure you have all your questions about work experience and course planning answered soon!
We will begin soon to phase into post-secondary planning and career goals in the next week. Please make sure you have all your questions about work experience and course planning answered soon!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Ms. Woo/Ms. Clair
Today you saw Ms. Clair and Ms. Woo talk about course options for next year and the work experience options that are available to you.
Ms. Woo will be back in class tomorrow to clarify a few things, and answer any questions that you may have.
Tomorrow you have a quiz for goal setting and grad requirements. You will need to understand the principles of SMART goal setting and the BC Grad requirements. The quiz is designed to measure how well you understand the principles, not how many tiny facts you've memorized.
Ms. Woo will be back in class tomorrow to clarify a few things, and answer any questions that you may have.
Tomorrow you have a quiz for goal setting and grad requirements. You will need to understand the principles of SMART goal setting and the BC Grad requirements. The quiz is designed to measure how well you understand the principles, not how many tiny facts you've memorized.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Grad Transitions
Today we looked more carefully at the Grad Transitions plan. As you move into course planning, you should make sure you take time to check out academic requirements for any post-secondary program you might be interested in.
Next class is in the Centre for Dialogue, with Ms. Woo.
Tuesday we will have a quiz on Goal Setting and Grad Requirements.
Next class is in the Centre for Dialogue, with Ms. Woo.
Tuesday we will have a quiz on Goal Setting and Grad Requirements.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Course Planning and Grad Requirements
Wednesday: we continued with goal setting. You spent time working on your own goals. On Friday, you are handing in a set of 5 goals. I will check them to make sure they fit SMART criteria.
Thursday: we discussed grad requirements and course selection. You did a practice run of your course selection. Lots of questions came up. If you have a post-secondary plan in mind, please take some time to look up its academic requirements. Grade 11 is an important year for course planning - you have more freedom than ever before, and you have more possible responsibilites in considering your future.
Homework: 5 goals, plus complete your "Understanding Yourself" package. I will give you a bit of time tomorrow in case you have questions. On Monday we will meet in the Centre for Dialogue.
Thursday: we discussed grad requirements and course selection. You did a practice run of your course selection. Lots of questions came up. If you have a post-secondary plan in mind, please take some time to look up its academic requirements. Grade 11 is an important year for course planning - you have more freedom than ever before, and you have more possible responsibilites in considering your future.
Homework: 5 goals, plus complete your "Understanding Yourself" package. I will give you a bit of time tomorrow in case you have questions. On Monday we will meet in the Centre for Dialogue.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Goal Setting
Today we looked at goal setting - the process, and the criteria for what makes a goal good. Powerpoint is available to the side (under the heading "Class Notes").
You will be making your own goals tomorrow - and then we will be synthesizing all of our goals together, into some common class objectives.
You will be making your own goals tomorrow - and then we will be synthesizing all of our goals together, into some common class objectives.
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Bucket List
Today we started to look at life planning and goal setting. We spent some time at the beginning of class making our bucket lists - lists of things we want to do, achieve, and experience during our time here on Earth. Hold onto yours! It will be a wonderful thing to encounter down the road.
Tomorrow we will begin a more serious discussion of goal setting - the HOWs. You are working on an "Understanding Yourself" package of values, beliefs, and abilities. It will be due on Friday, and marked for completion.
We began learning logs today. You will be doing these as you come into class every day. Please keep them in a seperate notebook.
Tomorrow we will begin a more serious discussion of goal setting - the HOWs. You are working on an "Understanding Yourself" package of values, beliefs, and abilities. It will be due on Friday, and marked for completion.
We began learning logs today. You will be doing these as you come into class every day. Please keep them in a seperate notebook.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Presentations
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories this morning. From where I was, it looked like there were some really beautiful and genuine things that happened. Thank you as well for taking your responsibility as assessors seriously.
On Monday your Pathways to Learning project is due. We will also begin goal setting. Enjoy your weekend!
On Monday your Pathways to Learning project is due. We will also begin goal setting. Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Work day.
Today we had a work day for the Pathways to Learning assignment.
Presentations (small group, EVERYONE will go tomorrow) are tomorrow. Please be prepared.
A couple of notes for Monday: please come with your assignment ready to hand in. It looked like there were many interesting ideas zipping around the room this morning.
Also, please have a notebook ready to go on Monday. We will begin learning logs.
Presentations (small group, EVERYONE will go tomorrow) are tomorrow. Please be prepared.
A couple of notes for Monday: please come with your assignment ready to hand in. It looked like there were many interesting ideas zipping around the room this morning.
Also, please have a notebook ready to go on Monday. We will begin learning logs.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Communication, and assignment 1
Today we did a couple of activities to explore the verbal and non-verbal aspects of communication. I hope that you came out of class thinking about how you need to use both, to get your message across - and that the non-verbal counts for a lot more than we might give it credit. Just think how confusing those drawings were.
You have received your first assignment for Planning 10. Detailed handout is available on the right, in the Handouts list.
-Show and Tell (thanks to whoever that heckler was) presentation - 3 objects - ready to go Friday
-Learning Pathways assignment, due Monday
Tomorrow (Thursday) will be a work day. Laptop computers will be available, as will limited collaging supplies. Please come with whatever you need to make the period a productive one.
I have changed the comments settings so that you do NOT need an account to comment. They are also no longer invisible. Just click on the number of posts, a box will pop up, and you can type in your comment. Please say hi!
You have received your first assignment for Planning 10. Detailed handout is available on the right, in the Handouts list.
-Show and Tell (thanks to whoever that heckler was) presentation - 3 objects - ready to go Friday
-Learning Pathways assignment, due Monday
Tomorrow (Thursday) will be a work day. Laptop computers will be available, as will limited collaging supplies. Please come with whatever you need to make the period a productive one.
I have changed the comments settings so that you do NOT need an account to comment. They are also no longer invisible. Just click on the number of posts, a box will pop up, and you can type in your comment. Please say hi!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday February 2
Today we spent time getting to know one another, and went over the class outline. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and look forward to getting to know you better as the semester goes on.
Homework: please have a parent/guardian complete the parent letter, and bring it back to school. Also, please say hello beneath to confirm that you understand how to comment. It looks like you will need to create a Google account. If you already use Gmail or Blogger, you have one; otherwise, go to http://www.google.ca/, click on "Log in" in the top right corner, then click on "Create an account now". It will lead you through a simple process, then, when you're ready to comment, you'll log in with your username and password. If you are confused please ask me and I will help you
Homework: please have a parent/guardian complete the parent letter, and bring it back to school. Also, please say hello beneath to confirm that you understand how to comment. It looks like you will need to create a Google account. If you already use Gmail or Blogger, you have one; otherwise, go to http://www.google.ca/, click on "Log in" in the top right corner, then click on "Create an account now". It will lead you through a simple process, then, when you're ready to comment, you'll log in with your username and password. If you are confused please ask me and I will help you
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Welcome.
Welcome to the website for Ms. Atkinson's Planning 10 class at Byrne Creek Secondary. This site will be an important part of class; please use and check it regularly.
-post short class summaries and reflection questions
-post important handouts and information about assignments-share interesting links, videos, images and ideas with all of you
-see what you've missed on the small chance you are not in class
-check to make sure you have all the pieces and parts you need of an assignment
When you post, please use your name and use language and style that is respectful and appropriate. Conversations can and should travel in many directions - but, please, keep your comments relevant and interesting to the whole community.
I'd love to hear your ideas about how we can best use this tool to help us learn and have fun.
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