Unit 3: Part 3: Cover Letters

In this unit so far, we've:
> completed the Resume Worksheet
> created 3 resumes: 1 'functional', 1 'chronological', and 1 'digital'

Now, your next step is to create a "Cover Letter". It's purpose is to

a) introduce you to your (hopefully) future boss, let them know you've attached your resume, and explain where you found the job
b) explain why you would be a "good fit", explaining your qualifications, training, experience, personality, and general skills that would make you the best choice for the job
c) thank the employer for your time, and ask for an interview

When you write the actual letter, each letter is a separate paragraph. Look for sample cover letters here (or google search "examples of cover letters')

To do this:
Step #1:  

The leaders of many leading companies were asked 'what they look for in a cover letter. Read over this link which discusses their responses, and then add a blog post which explains any 5 tips to making a good cover letter, based on what you've read. Please MAKE SURE to include quotes/phrases from the link.

Step #2: 

Visit http://www.saskjobs.ca, and find ANY TWO (2) jobs you'd really like to apply for

Step #3:

Lastly, create a cover letter for each job you'd like

Unit 3, Part 2: Making Your Own Resumes

Good morning, everyone!

Time for "part 2" of the "Job Search" unit! PART TWO: Design Your Resume Now that you've seen the two different types of resumes [functional and chronological], it's your turn to create a resume (or modify one that you've already made before).... including creating a 'resume-for-the-21st-century'!

What to Do:

• for each of the two types of resumes mentioned above, use this link to give a scenario/example of when to use it, and when to avoid using it... so you know why each is important [save this in a new Microsoft Word file in your folder]
• create a resume in EACH of these styles: 1) Functional, 2) Chronological  [save each as a separate file in your folder]
• use this link (or Google "21st century resume" or "online resume" to 3) create a 'digital resume'

(more 'infographic resume ideas' are here...)

Unit 3, Part 1: Resumes

Our new unit, which we can start today is the “Job Search Experience”, also called "Get the Job You Want". We’ll be reviewing skills and techniques so that by the April break (on April 18th), you'll:
> develop different versions of your own professional resume
> develop your own cover letter
> practise ‘interviewing techniques’

Our first task: “What Makes a Good Resume”?  Use this link and the file What Makes a Good Resume (you can put your answers on the Word document) to explore do’s and don’ts of good ‘professional resumes’.

I intend to make a separate website for this unit, but for today and tomorrow, let's use the instructions here...

Unit 2 [Audacity] Assessment

Unit 2 is done (good work, everyone!)

Mr.Hackl will show you the process of creating a "zipped folder" for your files to be handed in. If you're not sure how to do this after he's done the teaching, please make sure ask...

Please use the file "Unit 2 - Audacity Skills Checklist" to analyze your work in this unit. Remember to add your comments/answers in the 'burgundy boxes', and Mr.Hackl will add his thoughts/comments/marks in the 'blue boxes'. Email the file to Mr.Hackl when you are finished.

Audacity Unit: "SHS Noon Hour DJ"

Now that you've done a few learning activities to get stronger skills using Audacity, it is time to put-it-all-together in our unit-ending project: "SHS Noon Hour DJ"

Project Sheet: SHS Noon Hour DJ

Rubric (as decided upon in class):  here

Reminders:
   > school appropriate language and lyrics, please!
   > for each song, include a reference for the 'commentary' on your storyboard
   > speak clearly and confidently

Multimedia & Audactiy Unit [Week 1: Formatives]

One module in Information Processing addresses 'multimedia use'. We will be focusing on the use of "Audacity", which is a program that is used to modify, edit, and create audio files.

Week 1 of this unit is to gain some 'formative' practise with using the program... Here's what to do to set yourself up for success this unit:

1. Install "Audacity"
> on the 'Desktop', double-click the 'Audacity' file from the 'Install Software...' link that has programs to install. This will take about 10 minutes to install [maybe a bit longer if everyone is doing it at once]. While this is installing, do parts 2 and 3 and 4.

2. Find the "Audacity folder" [at >Public  >InfoPro  >Audacity]
> all of the instructional videos and files you will be using are in this folder. Also, notice the folder called "_Lessons", which has the formative links you must complete before starting the 'Summative' project.
Please make sure you can get back to this folder; you may wish to make a 'shortcut to the desktop' of this folder, so you can find it quickly.

3. Create the sub-folder "2-Audacity" in your GoogleDrive
> this will be the folder that you will put your 'finished' files for marking [in about 2.5 weeks, when we are finished this unit].

4. Complete "Task #1: File Extensions"
> you can create a GoogleDrive document [or Microsoft Word document] to do this; when you are finished, please put the file in your "2-Audacity" folder in GoogleDrive.

5. Start "Activity 1: Fast Talking!" from the "_Lessons folder"
> you'll likely not finish this today; we'll be working on this tomorrow, when I'll share the 'Unit-at-a-Glance' file with you...

Enjoy the day.... it's sunny and warm!

Typing Unit "Wrap Up" [due March 5th]

As a wrap-up to the unit, please do "4 final timings" from the links you'd used  earlier, and add it to your earlier "table of timings". Here again are the links:
             #1 = http://www.typeonline.co.uk/typingspeed.php
             #2 = http://www.typingtest.com/ (choose a 2 minute test...)
             #3 = http://www.speedtypingonline.com/typing-test (choose a 2-minute test...)

Then, the 2nd (and last) post for the unit is the answer to this:
        POST #2: "In a 100 word post, compare your final timing with your first timing. Explain each of these:
                 1. h/ow did you show improvement from beginning to end?
                 2. How did the "non-words" improve your speed?
                 3. Which timing was easiest (site #1, #2, or #3), and why?

When you are ready for Mr.Hackl to summatively assess your work, please use this file (Unit 1: Typing Skills Checklist) to provide evidence for the unit. Please remember what Mr.Hackl mentioned in class; you fill in the maroon sections, and he'll fill in the blue sections (which are your 'marks').