Career Exploration Module - DAY FOUR
Lesson Title
How Do I…?
Cluster
Pathways
All Pathways
Essential
Question
What careers
are within the
Information
Technology
clusters?
TEKS
Career Portals:
1.A, 1.B, 2.A,
2.B, 2.C, 2.D,
2.E, 3.A, 3.B,
4.F, 4.G, 4.H,
8.B
Prior Student
Learning
Students should
have already
been presented
the Career
Module
Introduction
Estimated time
45 minutes
Objectives
- Identify and explore career opportunities within the Information
Technology Cluster
 Computer Programmers
 Computer System Analysts
 Database Administrators
Materials/Equipment/Handouts Needed
- Large sheets of paper
- Markers
- Sticky Notes
- How Do I…? scenario cards
- Rubric (if desired)
Introduction/Engage
- Explain that today, they will learn more about three Information
Technology careers:
 Computer Programmers
 Computer System Analysts
 Database Administrators
Activities
- Assignment: How Do I…?
- Review vocabulary terms and definitions relevant to today’s lesson
- Distribute and review the corresponding rubric if you choose to use it
for grading purposes
Lesson Closure
- Have students find a partner and discuss what they learned about
helping other people and why it is important to listen and respond in a
courteous manner
- Discuss why it is important for customers to use precise explanations
and ask good questions when working with an IT specialist on a
project
- Tell students that tomorrow they will learn a visual way for sharing
information with others while learning about additional Information
Technology careers
Assessment
- Verbal responses to questions
- Rubric (if desired)
Extension
- Gallery Walk – Students will receive sticky notes. They will walk
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around the room looking at the problem-solving flow charts. After they
look at the flow charts again they will leave a sticky note with a
suggestion, a positive comment, or a question (if they have one).
Accommodations for Learning Differences
- Accommodations Manual
- Guidelines and Procedures for Adapting Instructional Materials
- Sample Curriculum Customizations for Learning Differences
- Lesson Plan/Curriculum Modification Checklist
- Instructor Format for Curriculum Customization for Learning
Differences
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How Do I…?
Materials needed:
- Paper
- Pencil
- Large sheets of paper
- Markers
- Rubric
- Sticky Notes
- Scenario cards (included)
TEKS:
§127.4.(c)(1)(A)
§127.4.(c)(2)(A)(B)(E)
Approximate time:
45 minutes
Directions:
1. Ask students to define problem-solving. Collect their suggestions on a large sheet of
paper. Then, with students, create one definition.
2. Explain to students that Computer Programmers, Computer System Analysts and
Database Administrators use problem-solving skills to work with their company and with
their customers. Problem-solving is a critical skill for almost every job as well as day to
day life.
3. Explain that students will be reading different scenarios and trying to find ways to solve
problems for the customer. Working in teams, students will create a flowchart to show the
problem-solving steps they took to achieve their solution. (Note: There are no particular
right or wrong answers. The challenge is for students to work together to arrive at a
possible problem-solving solution for an IT issue.)
4. Divide your students into teams. Give each team a scenario card, and instruct them to
begin working on a solution. Each team will create a flowchart on a large piece of paper
that depicts their solution. Students will post completed flowcharts around the room.
5. Students will present their problem solving steps and their final solution to the rest of the
class.
6. Use rubric, if desired, to assign a grade to students’ work and team cooperation.
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How Do I…?
Scenario Cards
The city library needs a new
cataloging system to replace
their old one
The local food bank needs a
new way to track donations
A new bookstore is opening
soon and needs a way to track
their inventory
A Parks and Recreations
department needs to find a
way to share their workshops
with the local community
The local high school’s band
The local arts and crafts
would like to have a way to
community needs a way to sell
keep in touch with their alumni
their products
A choir needs a way to keep
track of their concerts, share
that information with fans, and
allow people to request a
performance
A local nature preservation
society would like to monitor
the local rainfall and the plants
in a park
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“How Do I…?” Rubric
CATEGORY
33 - 25
24 - 18
17 - 10
9-1
Problem Solving
The problem-solving
well organized and
easy to understand
The problem-solving
somewhat organized
The problem-solving
has some
organization but
difficult to understand
The problem solving
confusing and difficult
to understand
Cooperation
Great cooperation
Good cooperation
Some cooperation
No cooperation
Presentation
Presentation clear
and easily understood
Presentation
somewhat clear and
understandable
Presentation is fairly
clear and
understandable
Presentation unclear
and hard to
understand
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