Lesson 3

 

Learning Express Library

 

 

     Because I'm a middle school math and social studies teacher, I found the tests available intriguing.  I went to the School Center and chose a 7th grade algebra test.  It seemed to have appropriately challenging questions for 7th graders.  I liked the immediate feedback, the ability to look at individual questions after the scoring, and the suggestions for eBooks to download for my improvement (Yes, even the teacher makes mistakes!).  Next, I tried my hand at the United States Constitution Review 1 Test.  Again, challenging questions and immediate feedback with suggestions for another test or a downloadable e-book kept me interested.  The eBook suggested was engaging as well.  It was quick to download and had short readings followed by a quiz with explanations for why the correct answer was the right choice.

 

     Moving on to the Career Center, I found my way to the "Job Search and Workplace Skills" section. Because my daughter will be graduating soon, I thought I'd take a look at their  "Great  Resumes" course.  I was amazed at the level of guidance offered here.  The course is really tailored to whatever your needs are--whether that be a recent grad or a seasoned veteran looking for a change.  The course walks you through which format is best for you and the dos and don'ts of both online and paper versions.  Something totally new to me was the "Keywords" section, suggesting  keywords to use that may be picked up by resume-scanning software in case you're applying for a job with a large company.  Oh boy, would I have a lot to learn if I decide to change careers!

 

      In looking for an eBook, my curiosity was immediately piqued when I found one titled "Best Careers for Teachers."  Now, I do love my job, but I'm getting close to that magic number we're all so keenly aware of in SD public education, so why not check out my options, right?  I was pleased to see that the copyright date on this eBook was 2010 so the information was applicable to today's situations.  Not only did it give job options, it guided me through a self-assessment of my skills and gave a forecast for future opportunities in different areas and possible incomes related to those opportunities.   I'll keep it handy for future reference!