Activity 1: Experiences with job applications and interviews, the job-seeking process
Downloadable version of the activity
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In order to prepare for the module, students will carry out an out-of-class activity with an interviewee of their choice.
Input materials:
- Worksheet interview (+ instructions, notes): Module 1-Lead-in
- Moodle Wiki (for entering findings)
Procedure:
OUT OF CLASS
- Ss find a person that works in your field of engineering
- Ss interview this person about experience with job applications and interviews and collect your answers on the worksheet
- Ss bring findings to class or enter findings into wiki on platform (T provides Wiki)
Estimated timing: out-of class: 30 min interview + 15 min compiling answers
Activity 2: Brainstorming with word cloud generator
Input materials:
- Word cloud generator https://www.polleverywhere.com/
Procedure:
IN CLASS
- T creates poll using word cloud generator (Heading: GETTING A JOB)
- T presents poll, Ss can respond using url (note: enter_phrases_with_underscore)
- Ss add their ideas via smartphone, word cloud created in real-time on screen
- T gives brief overview/discussion of module components (task 1)
Estimated timing 20 min (in class)