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Skype Career Exploration

Description: 

Students will use Skype to connect with individuals that work in the IT industry. Students will research related career fields to gain a basic understanding to guide their conversations. Students will chat with industry members and create a blog that highlights what they have learned.

Learning Targets: 
Be able to ask salient and cogent questions to a professional.
Describe the training required to be successful in the IT field.
Describe the typical work day and work flow for an IT professional.
Author: 
ryancousins
Content Area: 
Technology
Computer Science
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Lesson
Licensing: 
Creative Commons Licence
Grade: 
9-12

Student prerequisite skills and knowledge

Students must research specific occupations in the IT industry and have a basic understanding of the differences between those occupations.

What concepts or procedures are being explained or demonstrated in this lesson object?

Students will use video conferencing software to communicate across town or across the country.

What was your experience, both successes and challenges, using this lesson object with your students?

I have not used this lesson. It's submission is required as part of a SCECH program.