Transcript Document 7124499

Using Technology to Help
Students Plan for their Future!
Coun511 Computers & Technology in School Guidance Settings
Lori A. Stewart
2/22/2006 4:27 PM
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/hiphop/lstew23
A School Counselor must:
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Help students meet educational & vocational
goals
Assist in areas of social development
Assist students with personal & family
problems
And MOST importantly…
Help high school students
plan for their future!
First, students must:
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Explore their interests
Discover career goals
Research options
Develop a career path
There are soooo many options…
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Do you want to attend college?
Do you want to start a career?
Do you want to take some time off?
What do you want to be when you
grow up?
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Take a career quiz
www.princetonreview.com
Students can learn about careers
by…
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Doing career research checklists
Building career portfolios
Completing Career exploration worksheets
Read about career options!!
Available at
www.bn.com
Teachers can help!
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Career Prep Curriculum
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Downloadable packets for students
Assignments & projects for students
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Create Career Portfolio that includes:
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Introduction letter
Resume
Samples of work
Letters of recommendation
transcripts
Take a look…
View some helpful
webcasts on this site:
www.mapping-yourfuture.org
“Getting the Job
You Want!”
“Sensible Living:
Careers, Credit &
Cash”
“Career & College
Considerations”
College Planning
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Do A LOT of research!!
Take virtual campus tours
Schedule Campus visits
Speak to admissions representatives
Need help finding a college???
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www.princetonreview.co
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Counselor-O-Matic
matches students with
colleges based on
academic record, current
courseload, & preferences
for higher education.
Basic information on
possible majors, and what
schools offer those
majors!
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www.collegeboard.com/splas
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Using College Matchmaker
Students can search for college based
on…
 Location campus life, activities,
sports, majors
Using College QuickFinder, students can
compare multiple schools at a time
-the comparison shows differences in
college setting, percentage accepted,
application requirements, expected
SAT scores, and tuition costs!
Where should I go?
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Warm weather? Cold weather?
Large campus? Small campus?
In the city? A rural setting?
Counselor-O-Matic
Matches students to colleges based on:
academic record
current courseload
different preferences
Basic information on possible majors, and what
schools offer those majors!
Found at www.princetonreview.com
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College Matchmaker
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Students can search for colleges based on:
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Location
Campus life
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Activities
www.collegeboard.com/splash
Sports
Size
Majors
Distance from home
College QuickFinder
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Students can easily compare colleges
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Differences in college setting
Percentage of students accepted
Application requirements
Required SAT scores
Tuition costs
Available majors
Found at: www.collegeboard.com/splash
Check out College Rankings…
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On www.princetonreview.com, students can
check out the college rankings lists!
Lists include:
Schools academically ranked
most beautiful campus
happiest students
most politically active students
www.khake.com/page51.html
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Descriptions of different types of college
programs
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Accelerated programs, Cooperative Education
Programs, Double Majors, etc., Distance Education
Resources
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www.deresource.org
www.e-collegedegree.com
www.online-accredited-courses.com
www.collegeboard.com/splash
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Students can register for SAT
Print Action Plans for each grade level (10-12th)
Helpful Checklists & Tips
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Campus Visit Checklist
Interview Preparation Checklist
Resume tips
www.collegeboard.com/splash
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Helpful Articles
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“Matching Careers to Degrees”
“Turnings Interests into a Job”
“Preparing for College Campus Visit”
“College Dorm Rooms”
Scholarship information
Easily apply to schools online!
Stay on track!
Print out Helpful Checklists!
www.collegeboard.com/splash
Before heading off…
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Apply for financial aid
Check out scholarships & grants
Other helpful sites to check out…
www.majorsexplored.com
www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
Resources for Educators & Parents
The Guidance Center
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Students input data online
counselors track students progress
Monitor monthly goals and larger outcomes
Counselors check progress with college applications
monitors students one year after high school
Available at
www.princetonreview.com
What if I’m not ready for college???
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If students are having trouble deciding on a
college, major, or career path there are tons of
opportunities available
www.cityyear.org
- projects, volunteer opportunities
Continued…
www.whereyouheaded.com
- “time off” opportunities such as
internships, trips, & educational
opportunities
DYNAMY, Inc
-offers “Internship Year” including work
experience, independent living, & coaching.
Find other internships at:
www.internweb.com
www.internabroad.com
www.leapnow.org/leapyear.org
Students can find other internships
at:
www.internweb.com
www.internabroad.com
www.leapnow.org/leapyear.org
In Conclusion…
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Technology has many benefits for students,
educators & parents so…
JUMP on the Technology Bandwagon!!!