Monday, March 28, 2011

Grades 7-12: Careers in the Theater Arts


Content Provider SOITA Learning Technologies
Contact Information Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type Individual Program
Program Rating This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 25 students.
Minimum Number of Participants 1
Primary Disciplines Career Education, Community Interests, Performing Arts
Program Description Shawn Storms grew up in and around the theater. She attended and graduated from the high school for the performing arts and recently finished her final semester of theater arts at Wright State University. Her credits include acting, singing, dancing, choreography, and some directing on a local and regional level. Since graduation, Shawn plans to continue her studies in graduate school and study directing. Her ultimate goal is to own a theater company. Shawn is not too much different in age from the current middle and high school students but knows well how difficult it is to find parts and pursue dreams of performing on Broadway. She will be candid but encouraging with the students because she realizes how important it is to be honest and realistic with aspiring actors. Students from participating schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with this professional actress.
Program Format 1. Connections for audio and video checks will begin at 12:45 EST. The session will commence at 1:00.
2. The SOITA facilitator will introduce the guest and the participating schools.
3. The guest will give a brief background of training, education, job possibilities, and job growth.
4. Each interactive site will be called upon to ask questions of the guest.
5. The guest will share video, PowerPoint, or artifacts that help clarify the specific career.
Objectives The students will:
- be introduced to a particular career and its job potential.
- gain a better understanding of the training and education necessary for each particular career.
- have opportunities to ask questions and interact with the guest.
- engage in a discussion with the career specialist.
National Standards to which this program aligns NT.K-12.4 TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS
Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
NT.K-12.5 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
COMPETENCY IV
: Understanding the relationship between educational achievement and career planning.
COMPETENCY VI: Skills to locate, evaluate and interpret career information.
Program Length 50 minutes
Dates/Times

Program DateProgram TimeNetwork TimeRegistration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
5/12/20111:00 PM - 2:00 PM12:50 PM - 2:00 PM05/06/2011

Date/Time Notes Each program in the Let's Talk Careers series is offered once as an interactive video conference. Due to the availability of our guests, these programs cannot be repeated and may not be recorded. The cost of each program is $75 per site.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees Interactive Cost: $75.00
Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $67.50 What's this?
Cancellation Policy We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee of $75 per program per site will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
Is recording allowed? No
The Provider broadcasts over IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider Schools are asked to conduct a test connection with SOITA in advance of the site's first scheduled video conference with us. Sites connecting via ISDN should provide their own bridge and dial into SOITA. SOITA's IP address is 216.48.137.41.

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Grades 7-12: Careers in Pharmacy


Content Provider SOITA Learning Technologies
Contact Information Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type Individual Program
Program Rating This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students.
Minimum Number of Participants 1
Primary Disciplines Career Education, Economics/Business, Sciences
Program Description Prepare to be engaged by a doctor of pharmacology and a pharmacy tech. They will share with you the education and training necessary to enter the world of pharmacology, as well as some of the fascinating stories and cases they seen through their various positions. They will also discuss job requirements, benefits, and the different avenues available to a pharmacist and a pharmacy assistant. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with these professionals.
Program Format 1. Connections for audio and video checks will begin at 12:45 EST. The session will commence at 1:00.
2. The SOITA facilitator will introduce the guest and the participating schools.
3. The guest will give a brief background of training, education, job possibilities, and job growth.
4. Each interactive site will be called upon to ask questions of the guest.
5. The guest will share video, PowerPoint, or artifacts that help clarify the specific career.
Objectives The students will:
- be introduced to a particular career and its job potential.
- gain a better understanding of the training and education necessary for each particular career.
- have opportunities to ask questions and interact with the guest.
- engage in a discussion with the career specialist.
National Standards to which this program aligns NT.K-12.4 TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS
Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
NT.K-12.5 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
COMPETENCY IV:
Understanding the relationship between educational achievement and career planning.
COMPETENCY VI: Skills to locate, evaluate and interpret career information.
Program Length 50 minutes
Dates/Times

Program DateProgram TimeNetwork TimeRegistration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
4/28/20111:00 PM - 2:00 PM12:50 PM - 2:00 PM04/22/2011

Date/Time Notes Each program in the Let's Talk Careers series is offered once as an interactive video conference. Due to the availability of our guests, these programs cannot be repeated and may not be recorded. The cost of each program is $75 per site.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees Interactive Cost: $75.00
Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $67.50 What's this?
Cancellation Policy We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee of $75 per program per site will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
Is recording allowed? No
The Provider broadcasts over IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider Schools are asked to conduct a test connection with SOITA in advance of the site's first scheduled video conference with us. Sites connecting via ISDN should provide their own bridge and dial into SOITA. SOITA's IP address is 216.48.137.41.

Request this Program Now