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Jobs, Imagination, and the Future David Carstensen, NSJHS Library Media Teacher

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"The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do." STEVE JOBS Cofounder of APPLE COMPUTER, INC. 1955-2011

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Introducing WikiWork Turning on the Lights Students will observe work processes at a local organization, identify new work opportunities and share the results with the business and school. Students will use the WikiWork wiki to find resources, record their experiences and share their ideas.

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Students Creating Opportunities Wiki Library Classroom Worksite Students observe work process Identify growth & added value opportunities Gain work experience Develop a positive work ethic from their participation Creative thinking resources & activities Job & volunteer opportunity bank Entrepreneurial resources Develop & share proposals Build Wiki for benefit of school community Critical thinking, reading & analytical skills Work career pathways WikiWork curriculum support The Wiki empowers the students to find resources, locate work opportunities, record their experiences and help others.

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Results Students learn to think like entrepreneurs Students connect classroom skills with workplace needs Students learn to collaborate and network Internship/job possibilities Growing partnership between NSJHS and local organizations Beneficial effects on economy

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WikiWork Skills Used Analyzing, Calculating, Collaborating, Collecting, Comparing, Contributing, Creating, Defining, Designing, Determining, Developing, Discovering, Distinguishing, Focusing, Imagining, Observing, Organizing, Prioritizing, Promoting, Publicizing, Publishing, Researching

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What we need from NSJHS faculty Support & enthusiasm! Consider granting extra credit for WikiWork products Help students connect Wiki to Career Pathways to develop creativity Tie WikiWork to curriculum standards

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Next Steps TimeEvent January 24 Buy-in by NSJHS Faculty February 24 (Steve Jobs Birthday) Roll out program to school Possibly through recorded announcement March Form WikiWork steering committee Introduce WikiWork to Citrus Heights Chamber of Comerce Start enrolling kids in WikiWork program WikiWork logo contest April Have at least thirty kids actively enrolled in WikiWork

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Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. STEVE JOBS Cofounder of APPLE COMPUTER, INC. 1955-2011

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THE END BEGINNING More Information HereHere WikiWork 2011 DCarstensen