CILC
Contact Information
Katie Morris
Katie Morris
25 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone: (607) 547-0347 Fax: (607) 547-4094
Program Type
Program SeriesThis is a self-contained part of a series.
Program SeriesThis is a self-contained part of a series.
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Education: Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Career Education
Career Education
Secondary Disciplines
Character Education
Character Education
Program Description
Anna Wells is the Director of Museum Education at the Baseball Hall of Fame. She received her undergraduate degrees in Art History and Elementary Education from Trinity University in San Antonio, as well as a graduate degree in Arts Teaching from Trinity. She was an elementary school teacher in Washington, D.C. at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, and has worked at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, Florida and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia.
Anna Wells is the Director of Museum Education at the Baseball Hall of Fame. She received her undergraduate degrees in Art History and Elementary Education from Trinity University in San Antonio, as well as a graduate degree in Arts Teaching from Trinity. She was an elementary school teacher in Washington, D.C. at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, and has worked at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, Florida and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia.
Program Format
1. The program will begin with an introduction to the Baseball Hall of Fame.2. The presenter will then talk briefly about their educational background (subjects they enjoyed, their major/focus in college and beyond).3. The presenter will discuss their professional background and how they ended up at the Hall of Fame.4. Students will be able to ask questions of the presenter.
1. The program will begin with an introduction to the Baseball Hall of Fame.2. The presenter will then talk briefly about their educational background (subjects they enjoyed, their major/focus in college and beyond).3. The presenter will discuss their professional background and how they ended up at the Hall of Fame.4. Students will be able to ask questions of the presenter.
Objectives
The participant will:-explore the backgrounds of Hall of Fame employees to show the diversity of the job market.-engage in a discussion with professionals of a variety of backgrounds, who will then be able to answer questions based on students' educational interests.-
National Standards to which this program aligns
Life Work standard 5: Makes general preparation for entering the work forceLevel IV [Grade 9-12]Benchmark 2. Determines the types of preparation and training needed for entry-level jobs1. Determines the types of preparation needed for entry-level jobs2. Determines the types of training needed for entry-level jobsBenchmark 3. Understands occupational apprenticeships and other training opportunities2. Understands job training opportunities3. Understands job shadowingBenchmark 4. Understands available educational opportunities1. Understands educational opportunities at colleges2. Understands educational opportunities at junior colleges3. Understands educational opportunities from job training programsBenchmark 10. Establishes an explicit career action plan, including short- and long-term goals1. Establishes an explicit career action plan that includes short-term goals2. Establishes an explicit career action plan that includes long-term goalsBenchmark 11. Makes an accurate appraisal of available work options, prior work experience, career goals, personal character, job references, and personal aptitudes1. Makes an accurate appraisal of available work options2. Makes an accurate appraisal of available prior work experience3. Makes an accurate appraisal of available career goals4. Makes an accurate appraisal of available personal character5. Makes an accurate appraisal of available job references6. Makes an accurate appraisal of available personal aptitudesBenchmark 13. Evaluates the chances of getting a job now and in the future in fields of work that are of interest1. Evaluates the chances of getting a job now in the fields of work that are of interest2. Evaluates the chances of getting a job in the future in the fields of work that are of interestBenchmark 17. Understands how academic knowledge and skills are related to specific careers or occupational groups1. Understands how academic knowledge and skills are related to specific careers2. Understands how academic knowledge and skills are related to occupational groupsBenchmark 18. Evaluate potential career choices in relation to personal interests, strengths, and values1. Evaluates potential career choices in relation to personal interests2. Evaluates potential career choices in relation to personal strengths3. Evaluates potential career choices in relation to personal values
The participant will:-explore the backgrounds of Hall of Fame employees to show the diversity of the job market.-engage in a discussion with professionals of a variety of backgrounds, who will then be able to answer questions based on students' educational interests.-
National Standards to which this program aligns
Life Work standard 5: Makes general preparation for entering the work forceLevel IV [Grade 9-12]Benchmark 2. Determines the types of preparation and training needed for entry-level jobs1. Determines the types of preparation needed for entry-level jobs2. Determines the types of training needed for entry-level jobsBenchmark 3. Understands occupational apprenticeships and other training opportunities2. Understands job training opportunities3. Understands job shadowingBenchmark 4. Understands available educational opportunities1. Understands educational opportunities at colleges2. Understands educational opportunities at junior colleges3. Understands educational opportunities from job training programsBenchmark 10. Establishes an explicit career action plan, including short- and long-term goals1. Establishes an explicit career action plan that includes short-term goals2. Establishes an explicit career action plan that includes long-term goalsBenchmark 11. Makes an accurate appraisal of available work options, prior work experience, career goals, personal character, job references, and personal aptitudes1. Makes an accurate appraisal of available work options2. Makes an accurate appraisal of available prior work experience3. Makes an accurate appraisal of available career goals4. Makes an accurate appraisal of available personal character5. Makes an accurate appraisal of available job references6. Makes an accurate appraisal of available personal aptitudesBenchmark 13. Evaluates the chances of getting a job now and in the future in fields of work that are of interest1. Evaluates the chances of getting a job now in the fields of work that are of interest2. Evaluates the chances of getting a job in the future in the fields of work that are of interestBenchmark 17. Understands how academic knowledge and skills are related to specific careers or occupational groups1. Understands how academic knowledge and skills are related to specific careers2. Understands how academic knowledge and skills are related to occupational groupsBenchmark 18. Evaluate potential career choices in relation to personal interests, strengths, and values1. Evaluates potential career choices in relation to personal interests2. Evaluates potential career choices in relation to personal strengths3. Evaluates potential career choices in relation to personal values
Program Length
45-60 minutes
45-60 minutes
October 3, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Registration Deadline: 10/1/08
This is a special event and will be offered at this time only.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $0.00Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?Point to Point Cost: $0.00Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?
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Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $0.00Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?Point to Point Cost: $0.00Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
As this is a free, first come / first served program, there will be no cancellation policy. However, please respect that these staff members are taking time out of their day to talk to students about their educational careers.
As this is a free, first come / first served program, there will be no cancellation policy. However, please respect that these staff members are taking time out of their day to talk to students about their educational careers.
Is video taping allowed?
Yes
Yes
Video Taping Notes
If circulating, please keep video within the school/school district.
If circulating, please keep video within the school/school district.
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Schools must dial into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Connection may be made over IP or ISDN. We prefer to have a test date prior to the videoconference to check on system compatibility.
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Schools must dial into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Connection may be made over IP or ISDN. We prefer to have a test date prior to the videoconference to check on system compatibility.
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now