Social Media and Career Development Workshop Review

National Career Development Conference (NCDA) Conference   June 20, 2014 "The social media is ... a shift in the way we communicate, the way we share information, and the way we live."(NCDA, 2010) With social media, we learn how reach, engage and connect with career professionals and employers.    Digital learning is - Personal and flexible designed to meet the needs of the student   Program that allows students to work at their own pace, according to their competency and mastery levels   Environment that allows anytime, anywhere learning   Atmosphere that promotes sharing and collaboration   Approach that appeals the techno-savvy learners Components of a virtual center are courses, video lectures, career tests, activity sheets, worksheets, and Learning Management System (or LMS) that are presented virtually so that students can access the resources and tools any time, any where.        Digital Learning Principles Here are digital learning principles - Awareness of the Generations  is necessary to engage, connect, and network with students.   Connect with the generations.  What are the differences and similarities between  Millennial and a Generation Z students? Generation Z: The Technological and Advanced Learning Management System (or LMS) is -              -  A software package, that manages and deliveries of information, content, and resources to students                -  Web-based to facilitate "anytime, anywhere" access to learning tools and resources Social Media are tools are used to engage, connect, and network with students, career professionals and employers. Review the examples, highlights, descriptions, illustrations, and contact information for social media tools -  Resource One: Blogs - Blogger and Wordpress Resource Two: Facebook Resource Three: Linkedin Resource Four: Pinterest Resource Five: Twitter Resource Six: Evernote - note taking and archiving software Resource Seven: Delicious Resource Eight: Issuu - digital publishing platform Resource Nine: Prezi - cloud-based presentation software Resource Ten: Scribd - web and mobile device online library Resource Eleven: Slideshare - document, PDF, video and webinar Resource Twelve: Infographics - highly visual presentation tool Resource Thirteen: Wordle - word cloud generator software Resource Fourteen: Powerpoint Resource Fifteen:  Powtoon Resource Sixteen: Hootsuite Get examples of best practices career development/ social media web sites. When you use career awareness, digital learning, and social resources, you will -  Know and value yourself Build self-esteem and confidence Identify interests, abilities, and skills Build relationships between the school environment and the work force Build academic, communication, problem solving, and social skills Increase awareness of the need for future jobs skills See the connections between learning in school, academic skills, job related skills, and careers See career possibilities See themselves as a future contributor to the job force Build a connection between interests and potential careers The some of the most comprehensive, validated, reliable Holland Code career self assessment tests are: MCP - Multi-User Holland Code Career Test!!! Self Directed Search - PRINTED   or INTERNET Versions (Low Cost) Strong Interest Inventory assessment - the most respected and widely used career planning instrument in the world Looking for FREE Holland Codes resources, join the Holland Codes Resource Center. View NCDA 2014 workshop resources...

17 Career Development Social Media Applications

Hollandcodes.com is maximizing our use of social media tools.

Social media tools are mobile and web technologies, e.g. Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.


Media technology promotes social networking, using already existing contacts to meet new people as potential social or business links.

According to Michael Wu, Ph.D., two major types of media tools:

• Social Networks
• Online Communities

Media Technology helps us -

• Generate highly powerful traffic
• Promote your products
• Access to customer’s feedback
• Announcing new products or services
• Discover your customers’ preferences 

 Review the examples, highlights, descriptions, illustrations, and contact information for these applications -

• Resource One: Blogs
• Resource Two: Constant Contact
• Resource Three: Delicious
• Resource Four: Evernote - note taking and archiving software
• Resource Five: Facebook
• Resource Six: Igroops - social network
• Resource Seven: Infographics - highly visual presentation tool
• Resource Eight: Issuu - digital publishing platform
• Resource Nine: Linkedin
• Resource Ten: Mobile Web Site
• Resource Eleven: Oovoo - video chat and instant messaging app
• Resource Twelve: Powerpoint
• Resource Thirteen: Prezi - cloud-based presentation software
• Resource Fourteen: Scribd - web and mobile device online library
• Resource Fifteen: Slideshare - document, PDF, video and webinar sharing software
• Resource Sixteen: Twitter
• Resource Seventeen: Wordle - word cloud generator software

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Effects of Media on this Generation Infographic

The Media Generation Infographic discusses the importance of media technology and career development.

Today's generation are -

• Ikids
• Digital Learners
• Media Generation
• Digital Natives

The impact of the use of media tools is highlighted in the infographic and Convergence of Media Technology and Career Development Resources.

Here is information about our Holland Codes products -

Comprehensive, Validated, Reliable Tests:

• Strong Interest Inventory assessment - the most respected and widely used career planning instrument in the world
• Self Directed Search - Printed Form R (English) , Form R (Spanish), Form R (English Canadian), Form E, Form CE, & Form CP, Internet, and Mobile Versions
• My Career Profile (MCP) - Multi-User Holland Code Career Test!!!
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator - The most widely used personality assessment in the world
• MBTI & Strong Interest Inventory Reports (Special Discount)

Low Cost, Informal Tests:

• Career Interests Inventory
• Career Personality Inventory - Based on the MBTI personality types
• RIASEC Inventory - $5 Excellent Value!!!
• STEM Career Inventory - Green Careers!!!
• Strong Interest Explorer - Ideal for students and individuals transitioning into a new career or reentering the workplace!
• Transferable Skills Scale - See the connection between Holland Codes and Transferable Skills

Children, Limited Reading Ability, or Special Needs Tests, Posters, and Visual Aids:

• Kid Career Test Sale - $5 Excellent Value!!!
• Kid Career Test System
• Picture Interest Career Survey
• NEW Easy-to-Use iStartStrong Interest - Ideal for middle school students!
• Kid Career Posters, Kid Career Bingo Cards, Flash Cards, and Other Educational Resources
• Career Awareness iPad/ iPod apps -
• See Rainbow Careers
• Destiny Discovers Purpose
• Kid Career Test Software

Convergence of Media Technology 

and Career Development Resources

Some of the career development and media technology resources include -

• Convergence PowerPoint 
• Convergence Part One Prezi
• Convergence Part Two Prezi 
• Convergence Part Three Prezi 
• Convergence Part Four Prezi
• Convergence Part Five Prezi 
• Issuu Library -  http://issuu.com/maryaskew 
• Evernote Library - https://www.evernote.com/pub/explorecareers/ncda 
• Paint Careers With Colors Fact Sheets   
• HollandCodes.com virtual catalog 

Convergence Workshop Series - Social Media Tools

Share your ideas using a variety of social media tools -

• Issuu
• Evernote
• Prezi
• Wordle

Issuu is the leading digital publishing platform delivering exceptional reading experiences of magazines, catalogs, and newspapers.

Evernote is a suite of software and services designed for note taking and archiving.

Prezi is a cloud-based presentation software that opens up a new world between whiteboards and slides. The zoomable canvas produces presentations that allows you to explore and connect ideas.

Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide giving greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text.

Convergence of Media Technology 

and Career Development Resources

Some of the career development and media technology resources include -

• Convergence PowerPoint 
• Convergence Part One Prezi
• Convergence Part Two Prezi 
• Convergence Part Three Prezi 
• Convergence Part Four Prezi
• Convergence Part Five Prezi 
• Issuu Library -  http://issuu.com/maryaskew 
• Evernote Library - https://www.evernote.com/pub/explorecareers/ncda 
• Paint Careers With Colors Fact Sheets   
• HollandCodes.com virtual catalog 

Convergence Workshop Series - Global Career Development Facts

Effect of Media Technology on USA Educational Foundations

In the midst of this flood of technology, Dr. Michael Wesch, effects of new media on society and culture expert warns  ...

• Digital learners have to become media literate
•  Media literate is the ability to function in an online collaborative, research-based environment –

• Researching, analyzing, and synthesizing
• Critiquing, evaluating, and creating new knowledge!

Impact of Media Technology

Here are the rankings of G8 countries in 10th grade math & problem solving.





 Next, here are OECD rankings for Science, Reading, Math, and Problem Solving.



Listen to the message for today's generation!

View the A Vision of Today's Students video created by Dr. Michael Wesch and 200 students at Kansas State University.

Are your students ready in this global society?

Convergence of Media Technology 

and Career Development Resources

Some of the career development and media technology resources include -

• Convergence PowerPoint 
• Convergence Part One Prezi
• Convergence Part Two Prezi
• Issuu Library -  http://issuu.com/maryaskew 
• Evernote Library - https://www.evernote.com/pub/explorecareers/ncda 
• Paint Careers With Colors Fact Sheets   
• HollandCodes.com virtual catalog.