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| Day 1 - Introduction | Introduce Yourself May 7 | Record a 2 minute video on Moodle to introduce yourself to your teacher and your classmates. Please let us know the following information about yourself:
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| Lesson 1.1: Intro to GLC20 and Personal Skills, Strategies and Goals | Icebreaker: Career Ideas May 8 | What is your ideal definition of a career? What does it mean to you? Is it important? Do you think it is necessary to start thinking about your own career now or later? Explain your thinking. **75 words; Respond to 2 other classmates' postings. |
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| AS Learning Forum Discussion on Careers May 8 | Review the 2 Videos on Jobs V. Careers and Professions V. Careers in the Careers PPT and then answer the questions below. 1. What is the difference between Jobs V. Careers in your own words. 2. What is the difference between Professions V. Careers in your own words? 3. In your opinion, is it ... |
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| Lesson 1.2: Finding a Career; Assignment 1 Prep | Icebreaker: Stress Management May 9 | What are the areas of stress in your life (ex. School, work, family, friends, money)? What are some ways that you can manage this stress? Explain. **You can use the resources below to help you. |
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| AS Learning Forum Discussion on Education May 9 | Think about your educational choices and schools that you have attended in the past. Then answer the following questions: 1. How many different schools have you attended? Where were they located? 2. What were the positives that you gained from these schools? What were the negatives? Explain. 3. ... |
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| Lesson 1.3-Multiple Intelligences; Assignment 1 Presentations | Icebreaker: Springtime Activities May 10 | Are you a spring person? Do you enjoy fresh weather activities such as running, soccer, baseball, nature walks, gardening etc? Do you like the sun and fresh temperatures or do you prefer the other seasons? Explain your thinking. **75 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 other classmates'... |
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| AS Learning Reflection on Multiple Intelligences May 10 | Based on the following Video and Link on Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, answer the following questions: 1. What Intelligences (s) do you think you have? Explain your thinking. 2. Why does knowing your Intelligence Capacity help you in your career? Explain your thinking. **75 words; Answer below... |
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| Lesson 1.4 Building Resilience and Perseverance | For Learning Forum Discussion on Building Resilience and Determination May 13 | Think about how your challenges in your life so far (ex. school, family, friends, travel, work). What are those challenges for you and how do you show resilience and determination in overcoming those challenges or problems? **75 words; Answer below in Moodle |
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| Lesson 1.5 Assignment 1 Presentations; Reflections | AS Learning Forum Discussion Reflection on Assignment 1 Presentations May 13 | Think about your recent Assignment 1 Presentation and those of your classmates. Think about the path that your education has taken so far and your future education and career plans. Then answer the following questions. 1. What new learning did you gain about yourself by completing this ... |
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| Lesson 1.6 Unit 1 Test Preparations; Intro to Unit 2 Apprenticeship and College Courses | Icebreaker: Your Home City May 14 | Think about your home city or town and the attractive and interesting places to visit. If I were to visit your home city or town, what 3 exciting places and sites would you take me so that I can get to know your city or town? Add photos! **75 words; Answer below in Moodle |
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| Period B For Learning on Apprenticeship Programs May 14 | Review the Website Link below on Apprenticeship Training Programs in Ontario. Then choose ONE Apprenticeship Trade that you find interesting. Explain why you find it interesting. **50 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 other classmates' postings https://trades.ontariocolleges.ca/ |
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| Period B For Learning Forum Discussion on Colleges May 14 | Review the Website Link below and focus on Colleges in Ontario. Then choose 3 Colleges that you find interesting or might want to study in. Explain your choices. **100 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 of your classmates' postings. https://trades.ontariocolleges.ca/ |
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| Lesson 2.1 Community Services, University/College Applications and Employment in Ontario | Icebreaker: Winning Huge Money May 15 | Imagine that you won a large amount of money and enough money for you to stop working. What would you do? Pick ONE of the choices below and explain your answer. 1. Quit working because... 2. Stay working because... 3. Work a little and then quit because... **50 words; Answer below in Moodle; ... |
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| For Learning Forum Discussion on Ontario Community Developmental Services May 15 | Visit the Developmental Services Ontario Website below. Go to the Resources Page . Then answer the questions: 1. Name 3 Resources or Programs that can help students living in a new city? Explain. 2. How can these resources help students with their growth, education and development? Explain. Develo... |
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| Period B For Learning Employment Ontario May 15 | Study the Employment Ontario Website Link below. Then answer the following questions. 1. Is this a useful website for students? Explain your reasons. 2. What information will you be using from this Website. Explain. **50 words. Answer below in Moodle |
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| Period B AS Learning University and College Differences May 15 | Review the resource on the differences between Universities and Colleges. Then answer the questions below. 1. What are the main differences between University and College Programs? Explain. 2. According to you, what is better for your future: University or College Program? Explain. **75 words; ... |
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| Lesson 2.2 Intro to Assignment 2 University Application Presentation; Intro to Marketing/Networking | Icebreaker 5 Minute Meditation May 16 | Watch the following video on Meditation. Then answer the questions below. 1. How do you feel after watching this video? 2. What were you feeling when you were watching this ... |
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| As Learning International and Ivy League Schools May 16 | Besides Ontario Schools, students may choose to study internationally at one of many schools. The Ivy League schools in the United States have an excellent reputation for high standards of education and excellent programs. Here are a few schools for your to view: 1. Penn State: https://www.psu.... |
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| Lesson 2.3 Assignment 2 Prep; Transferrable Skills | Icebreaker Small Business May 17 | If you could open a small business, what would it be? Explain your thinking. **50 words; Answer below; Respond to 2 of your classmates' postings |
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| Lesson 2.4; Assignment 2 Presentations; Intro to Resume Building | Period B For Learning Discussion Forum on Resumes May 21 | Examine the resources on Resume Building. Then answer the following questions. 1. Have you ever worked before and received payment? Explain. 2. Do you want to find a part time job while you are at school, or will you wait until you finish school? 3. Have you ever created your own resume ... |
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| Lesson 2.5 Resume Building; Assignment 3 and Final Evaluation Prep | AS Learning Reflection on Assignment 2 University/College Presentation May 22 | Think about your Assignment 2 Presentation. 1. What did you learn about yourself and the university/college application process through this presentation? Explain. 2. What did you learn about somebody else's presentation? Explain. 3. How will these presentations help you in the future with your ... |
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| Lesson 2.6 Assignment 3 Prep; Final Evaluation Prep Employment Rights and Responsibilities; | Icebreaker: Favourite Dessert May 23 | What is your favourite dessert? Do you like chocolate? Cakes, Pies? Ice-cream etc? Explain what you like to have for a treat, where you get it and how often you have it. **50 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 3 other classmates' postings |
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| Period B For Learning Employee Rights and Benefits May 23 | Review the resources on Employee Rights in Ontario on Slides 5-8 in the Employment Rights and Responsibilities PPT. Then answer the questions below: 1. List all the Employee Rights. 2. Do you think the Employee Rights and Benefits are fair and equitable? Explain your thinking. 3. Compare these ... |
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| Lesson Lesson 3.1 Intro to Financial Management; Final Evaluation Prep | Period B:For Learning Forum Discussion on Financial Planning May 24 | Think about your school tuition costs and living expenses. How much do you estimate that you will need to pay for these expenses? How will you pay for these expenses (ex. family assistance, government assistance, bank loan)? Will you try to work to pay for some of these costs? Explain. **50 ... |
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| Lesson 3.2 Final Evaluation Prep; Financial Management Planning | AS Learning Financial Planning May 27 | Think about your University/College Path for the Career that you want. Calculate how much money you will need to spend on the first year of your University/College. Remember to include all the important factors below. Put your answers in Point/Chart Form 1. Tuition 2. Living Accommodations (food... |
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| Lesson 3.3; Final Evaluation Presentation Planning; Reflection | As Learning Final Evaluation Planning May 28 | Think about your progress so far with your Final Evaluation Planning. 1. What do you still need to do (ex. planning/organizing your slides, adding details and examples, practicing your presentation, preparing for the Written Reflection)? 2. What strategies are you using to make sure that you get... |
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| Lesson 3.4 Final Evaluation Progress and Presentations | AS Learning Forum Discussion Course Reflection May 30 | Think about the learning that you have gained from this course. Then answer the questions below: 1. Do you feel more confident about your future education and career goals? Explain your thinking. 2. What skills and strategies did you learn in this course that will be helpful to you in the ... |
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| Lesson 3.5 Wrapping up Course and Reflections | Icebreaker: Confidence May 31 | Do you feel that you have more confidence in yourself after taking this course? Consider the following areas as you are writing your ideas: personal growth, education and career plans. **150 words; Answer below in Moodle. |
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