Transcript Communication and Technology

Communication and Technology
A Typical Technology Day
• Checking the school lunch menu
• Language Arts class- creating a commercial,
writing a paper, taking a quiz
• Research topics
• Watching an online virtual dissection
• Listening to iPod and texting
• Accessing teacher websites for homework
• Logging on to Facebook and MySpace
• What's your typical technology day look like?
Communication
• The sharing of thoughts, opinions, and
information with other people
• Being a skilled communicator will be much
easier for you to be successful in school and
careers
Technology
• Tools that people make
• The ways of using tools to make life better and easier
• Technology affects everything in our lives- work, play,
live
• YOU need technology to be successful in your studies
• Can you imagine school without computers?
• Without cell phones? DVDs? mp3 players?
• Its safe to predict that in the future, if you have good
technology skills, you’ll have a better chance of success
in your career.
Technology and Careers
• Almost every career involves technology in some
way
• There are new careers calling for expert
technology skills every year
• Years ago, there was no job as a “web designer”,
now its one of the fastest growing jobs
• Existing careers have changed because of
technology
• Doctors now rely on extremely sophisticated
computer systems and devices to treat patients
Changes Over Time
• Automobile mechanics- Hand tools vs. electronic
systems and computers
• Meteorologists- predictions on simple
observations vs. sophisticated computer models
• Food servers-note pad vs. hand held devices
• Broadcast technicians- analog vs. digital
• Journalists-taking notes vs. laptop computers
and wireless- digital cameras
Elimination of jobs
• Dangerous or unpleasant jobs
• Robots are used in welding and riveting
• Humans are used for quality control to monitor
computers that run machines
• Robots clean toxic waste and defuse bombs
• Operators are no longer needed to place long
distance calls
Productivity
• Economists ( people who study economy) agree technology has a direct,
positive impact on productivity of workers in manufacturing and industry
• Productivity- ability to be productive, to produce a great deal, to measure
the level of output.
• Productivity is increased there are more items
• Technology has impacted productivity as a student
• Internet allows research and reports easier
• Video cameras and multimedia software makes presentations more complex
than markers and poster board
Technology Tools
• Spreadsheet- helps organize information into rows and columns of cells
▫ Cells contain words, a number or formula. You can automatically make charts and graphs
• Database- organized collection of information. Virtual box of cards to search, sort, and analyze
▫ Create reports, lists, and labels
• Mp3 player- Stores music, podcasts, videos
• Multimedia- way to present information (text, images, sound) In a multimedia format as a
video
• Digital camera- record image electronically; can see image immediately (still or video cameras)
• Email- sending messages from one computer to another through a network
• Internet- network of networks; connects millions of computers around the world; can explore
sites, send/receive email, and participate in live chats
• Media- movies, newspapers, radio, magazines, TV, and Internet
Technology Tools
• Word Processing- software that creates written document
• World Wide Web- consists of pages linked to each other around the world
▫ Use a browser to access the Internet and explore the Web
• Laptop Computers- portable computers that can go anywhere
▫ Can connect wirelessly to Internet if you are near a hotspot-internet access
• Teleconferencing- meeting with another person who is geographically distant from
you.
• Scanners- turn visual information into digital data
• PDA- small handheld computer that holds calendars, addresses, and notes; can send
and receive email
• Cell Phones- two way radios that connect to cellular towers
▫ Play music, videos, access Internet, function as a camera, or calculators, make calls, text
• Mass Communication-communicating with many people at one time
Applying for a Job
• Communication skills are essential for finding a job
• Written Documents:
▫ Write a resume
▫ Resume- summary of your experience and qualifications
for employment
▫ Cover Letter-accompanies a resume and is an
introduction to a potential employer
Writing a Resume Overview
• Should be ONE page
• Purpose: convince employer to interview for
position
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Personal- name, address, phone, email
Objective- What job are you looking for
Education- Schools and special trainings
Experience- List all jobs and volunteer work
Activities and Honors- Activities and honors or
recognitions
▫ References- Two people who know you and your
ability ( not family) Teachers and past employers
are good references
Resume Example
• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes
/a/resume-examples-profession.htm
• Specific to type of profession
Writing a Cover Letter Overview
• Business letter format
• Paragraph 1- Interest in a specific job
• Paragraph 2- Describe skills/experience that
makes you an excellent candidate for job
• Paragraph 3- When you will contact employer or
how they can contact you. Thank the employer.
Cover Letter Example
• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamp
les/a/coverformat.htm
• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamp
les/a/cover-letter-layout.htm
• Email cover letter:
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamp
les/a/emailcovertemplate.htm
• Examples of cover letters
Interviews
• Job application- Series of questions about your
life
• Two types of interviews:
▫ Formal, structured interview- meet in an office
and respond to questions that were prepared in
advance
▫ Unstructured interview- informal; more like a
conversation
Interviews
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Anticipate questions
Rehearse a few answers
Show enthusiasm for job
Respond positively and honestly
Speak warmly and confidently
Greet the person by name
Answer in full sentences
Make eye contact
Don’t use slang words
Thank the interviewer as you leave
Write a thank you email or note
Interviews
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Listen carefully
Make eye contact
Don’t fiddle with your hands
Don’t tap your feet
Don’t interrupt
Sample Interview Questions
• Who will I be working with?
• What education is required for job?
• What is the dress code?
• Don’t want to ask:
▫ Do I get a lunch break?
▫ Is it fun?
▫ If I am late what will happen?
Non-Verbal Skills
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Relax
Shake hands firmly
Smile when you meet the interviewer
Maintain a pleasant and confident facial
expression
Look directly at the interviewer
Don’t cross arms/ lean back in chair
Sit up straight
Never chew gum
Dress conservatively