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
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
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