Topics to cover on Day 1:

Basics

1. My name is Mrs. Frascht – pronounced like Frost.
2. Always check in with your program instructor before coming to Career Center, especially if your Career Center session is at the beginning of the day or immediately after lunch.
3. Seating – pick a seat to sit at all semester.  No changing computers thru the semester if possible.
4. You may wipe down keyboards and mouse before using if you wish…don’t rely on someone else to sanitize the area for you.
5. Computer log ins – passwords for alvacc users on computers are alvacc and the computer number displayed on bottom left corner of monitor such as alvacc01.
6. If prompted, do not run any updates on the computers or change any settings. You are only here 40 minutes so don’t have to personalize your settings.
7. Only use Chrome for a browser during Career Center. Do not change any settings within Google Chrome.
8. You will use Gmail and Google Drive within the browser to login but do NOT use the Chrome profile button. Confusing I know but there is a difference in what happens to the saved bookmarks. Do not log in to any Apple iCloud, Mac Mail or other personalization accounts except Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, etc.) and Gmail. Everyone uses the same Mac user account so please do not customize the user account to your settings which means do NOT add you Google profile setting.  Do NOT change the Apple ID, Microsoft User or Adobe User account  or computer settings. Are you able to log in to the Google Drive folder I created for you?
9. The Career Center is website – www.nwtech.edu/alvacc/. I will have announcements each week for you to refer to for instructions on the activities and necessary websites.
10. Assessments & Credentials – Students will complete assessments such as Certiport, ODCTE, PLTW, and ASE within Career Center.
11. Scholarships – will be listed on Career Center website.  Assistance with applications may be available.
12. Employment opportunities – will be listed on Career Center website.  Assistance with applications may be available.

Today’s Assignment

1. Learning Styles – Students will complete a learning styles activity at https://learningstylequiz.com/.
   
   When you complete the questionnaire be sure to enter your Northwest Tech or school email address so the results are emailed to you!! I will share the results with your instructor. I will be requiring you to print a copy of the results which include your first and last name. I will also have you create a PDF file that you will store in a designated location on the computer and then upload to the Google Drive folder I created for you.
   There are three base learning styles: Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic (Tactile). Do you know which you are?
   There are 16 personality based learning styles (can be compared to the 16Personalities.com website).
   There are four main parts of your personality result:
   1) Introverted vs Extroverted – Introverted individuals prefer solitary activities and get exhausted by social interaction. They tend to be quite sensitive to external stimulation (e.g. sound, sight or smell) in general. Extraverted individuals prefer group activities and get energized by social interaction. They tend to be more enthusiastic and more easily excited than Introverts.
   2) Intuitive vs Sensing – Intuitive individuals are very imaginative, open-minded and curious. They prefer novelty over stability and focus on hidden meanings and future possibilities. Observant individuals are highly practical, pragmatic and down-to-earth. They tend to have strong habits and focus on what is happening or has already happened.
   3) Thinking vs Feeling – Thinking individuals focus on objectivity and rationality, prioritizing logic over emotions. They tend to hide their feelings and see efficiency as more important than cooperation. Feeling individuals are sensitive and emotionally expressive. They are more empathic and less competitive than Thinking types, and focus on social harmony and cooperation.
   4) Perceiving vs Judging – Judging individuals are decisive, thorough and highly organized. They value clarity, predictability and closure, preferring structure and planning to spontaneity. Prospecting individuals are very good at improvising and spotting opportunities. They tend to be flexible, relaxed nonconformists who prefer keeping their options open.
   You may learn more about both the learning styles and personality styles at https://learningstylequiz.com/learning-styles/.
   Any guesses what my learning and personality styles are? I am a Visual-ISTJ learner. My results are available at https://learningstylequiz.com//quiz/results/Visual-ISTJ/1609141?confirm=sent.