Introduction to Instructional Design

Design Project Report 1BARB DEBORDFEBRUARY 16 2015

Design Project Report 1 ContentsProject Overview

Needs Assessment or Goal Analysis

Goal Analysis ndash Final Ranking of Goals

Learner Characteristics

Learning Site Characteristics

Project Example Portal Page with Sections Listing

References

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Project OverviewProject Title Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp

Project Description

Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp will be designed to address the needs of jobseekers in the Sarasota-Manatee Suncoast region of Florida Jobseekers need to obtain information and resources to assist them in a successful job search and many reach out to our organization for these Jobseekers generally have one or more areas of need during a search for employment Some jobseekers will need all of the program information and some will need only portions

Requests for assistance include determining career direction(s) and creating an action plan resume development information on how to conduct a successful job search and how to appropriately prepare for an interview and guidance on how to retain employment and maintain relevancy in an ever-changing marketplace

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

The Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp program will consist of five main sections one hour per section Each section will be broken down into smaller areas of focus relative to the subject matter The five main sections will be

1) Career Action Plan

2) Resume Basics

3) Job Search Techniques amp Networking

4) Preparing for the Interview amp Follow-up

5) Job Retention amp More

Needs Assessment or Goal AnalysisA goal analysis serves the project better than a needs assessment plan as it is more timely cost effective and practical It is evident that a need exists for jobseekers to find employment

The aim of the training is to provide relevant information and resources to a wide variety of jobseekers so they can conduct a successful job search

The primary audience for the program consists of jobseekers who need the Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp content in its entirety and the secondary audience is the jobseeker who will utilize only portions of the program(Morrison G Ross S Kalman H amp Kemp J 2013)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Goal AnalysisFinal Ranking of Goals

1 Identify the needs to be addressed at beginning stages of job search such as career exploration self-inventory and creating an action plan to secure employment provide access to resources for these

2 Provide examples of basic resume formats with explanations for effective use that the jobseeker can download for customization

3 Determine the most effective information needed to conduct a successful job search including connection to additional resources

4 Identify the most relevant interview-related information that can assist the jobseeker in a successful interview

5 Provide guidance on job retention strategies and career development

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learner CharacteristicsVariable levels of education from no GEDHigh School diploma to graduate degree

Diverse age groups (from 18-80+) genders religions cultures socio-economic situations

Variable prior employment levels from blue collar to new college grad to mid-professional to C-Level

Some have just relocated to the area

Some speakread little or no English

Some have physical and mental disabilities

Some have gaps in employment for various reasons

Some have a criminal background

Some have technology barriers (are not computer literate have difficulty searching and applying online etc)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsThe program will be made available online for individual access 247 In addition to self-service access customers who need guidance accessing and navigating the training materials can request staff assistance in our Resource Rooms on-site

Orienting context can have a significant impact on outcome The learner brings attitudes and expectations into the learning experience in this first stage before instruction begins The border between the orienting and instructional context stages seems an ideal time to guide the learner in a goal-setting activity laying out the strategic steps to success for the learning program and its knowledge transfer into the real world (Tessmer and Richey 1997) With this thought in mind the first session of Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp involves having the learner create a Career Action Plan

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Design Project Report 1 ContentsProject Overview

Needs Assessment or Goal Analysis

Goal Analysis ndash Final Ranking of Goals

Learner Characteristics

Learning Site Characteristics

Project Example Portal Page with Sections Listing

References

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Project OverviewProject Title Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp

Project Description

Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp will be designed to address the needs of jobseekers in the Sarasota-Manatee Suncoast region of Florida Jobseekers need to obtain information and resources to assist them in a successful job search and many reach out to our organization for these Jobseekers generally have one or more areas of need during a search for employment Some jobseekers will need all of the program information and some will need only portions

Requests for assistance include determining career direction(s) and creating an action plan resume development information on how to conduct a successful job search and how to appropriately prepare for an interview and guidance on how to retain employment and maintain relevancy in an ever-changing marketplace

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

The Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp program will consist of five main sections one hour per section Each section will be broken down into smaller areas of focus relative to the subject matter The five main sections will be

1) Career Action Plan

2) Resume Basics

3) Job Search Techniques amp Networking

4) Preparing for the Interview amp Follow-up

5) Job Retention amp More

Needs Assessment or Goal AnalysisA goal analysis serves the project better than a needs assessment plan as it is more timely cost effective and practical It is evident that a need exists for jobseekers to find employment

The aim of the training is to provide relevant information and resources to a wide variety of jobseekers so they can conduct a successful job search

The primary audience for the program consists of jobseekers who need the Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp content in its entirety and the secondary audience is the jobseeker who will utilize only portions of the program(Morrison G Ross S Kalman H amp Kemp J 2013)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Goal AnalysisFinal Ranking of Goals

1 Identify the needs to be addressed at beginning stages of job search such as career exploration self-inventory and creating an action plan to secure employment provide access to resources for these

2 Provide examples of basic resume formats with explanations for effective use that the jobseeker can download for customization

3 Determine the most effective information needed to conduct a successful job search including connection to additional resources

4 Identify the most relevant interview-related information that can assist the jobseeker in a successful interview

5 Provide guidance on job retention strategies and career development

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learner CharacteristicsVariable levels of education from no GEDHigh School diploma to graduate degree

Diverse age groups (from 18-80+) genders religions cultures socio-economic situations

Variable prior employment levels from blue collar to new college grad to mid-professional to C-Level

Some have just relocated to the area

Some speakread little or no English

Some have physical and mental disabilities

Some have gaps in employment for various reasons

Some have a criminal background

Some have technology barriers (are not computer literate have difficulty searching and applying online etc)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsThe program will be made available online for individual access 247 In addition to self-service access customers who need guidance accessing and navigating the training materials can request staff assistance in our Resource Rooms on-site

Orienting context can have a significant impact on outcome The learner brings attitudes and expectations into the learning experience in this first stage before instruction begins The border between the orienting and instructional context stages seems an ideal time to guide the learner in a goal-setting activity laying out the strategic steps to success for the learning program and its knowledge transfer into the real world (Tessmer and Richey 1997) With this thought in mind the first session of Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp involves having the learner create a Career Action Plan

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Project OverviewProject Title Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp

Project Description

Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp will be designed to address the needs of jobseekers in the Sarasota-Manatee Suncoast region of Florida Jobseekers need to obtain information and resources to assist them in a successful job search and many reach out to our organization for these Jobseekers generally have one or more areas of need during a search for employment Some jobseekers will need all of the program information and some will need only portions

Requests for assistance include determining career direction(s) and creating an action plan resume development information on how to conduct a successful job search and how to appropriately prepare for an interview and guidance on how to retain employment and maintain relevancy in an ever-changing marketplace

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

The Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp program will consist of five main sections one hour per section Each section will be broken down into smaller areas of focus relative to the subject matter The five main sections will be

1) Career Action Plan

2) Resume Basics

3) Job Search Techniques amp Networking

4) Preparing for the Interview amp Follow-up

5) Job Retention amp More

Needs Assessment or Goal AnalysisA goal analysis serves the project better than a needs assessment plan as it is more timely cost effective and practical It is evident that a need exists for jobseekers to find employment

The aim of the training is to provide relevant information and resources to a wide variety of jobseekers so they can conduct a successful job search

The primary audience for the program consists of jobseekers who need the Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp content in its entirety and the secondary audience is the jobseeker who will utilize only portions of the program(Morrison G Ross S Kalman H amp Kemp J 2013)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Goal AnalysisFinal Ranking of Goals

1 Identify the needs to be addressed at beginning stages of job search such as career exploration self-inventory and creating an action plan to secure employment provide access to resources for these

2 Provide examples of basic resume formats with explanations for effective use that the jobseeker can download for customization

3 Determine the most effective information needed to conduct a successful job search including connection to additional resources

4 Identify the most relevant interview-related information that can assist the jobseeker in a successful interview

5 Provide guidance on job retention strategies and career development

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learner CharacteristicsVariable levels of education from no GEDHigh School diploma to graduate degree

Diverse age groups (from 18-80+) genders religions cultures socio-economic situations

Variable prior employment levels from blue collar to new college grad to mid-professional to C-Level

Some have just relocated to the area

Some speakread little or no English

Some have physical and mental disabilities

Some have gaps in employment for various reasons

Some have a criminal background

Some have technology barriers (are not computer literate have difficulty searching and applying online etc)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsThe program will be made available online for individual access 247 In addition to self-service access customers who need guidance accessing and navigating the training materials can request staff assistance in our Resource Rooms on-site

Orienting context can have a significant impact on outcome The learner brings attitudes and expectations into the learning experience in this first stage before instruction begins The border between the orienting and instructional context stages seems an ideal time to guide the learner in a goal-setting activity laying out the strategic steps to success for the learning program and its knowledge transfer into the real world (Tessmer and Richey 1997) With this thought in mind the first session of Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp involves having the learner create a Career Action Plan

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

The Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp program will consist of five main sections one hour per section Each section will be broken down into smaller areas of focus relative to the subject matter The five main sections will be

1) Career Action Plan

2) Resume Basics

3) Job Search Techniques amp Networking

4) Preparing for the Interview amp Follow-up

5) Job Retention amp More

Needs Assessment or Goal AnalysisA goal analysis serves the project better than a needs assessment plan as it is more timely cost effective and practical It is evident that a need exists for jobseekers to find employment

The aim of the training is to provide relevant information and resources to a wide variety of jobseekers so they can conduct a successful job search

The primary audience for the program consists of jobseekers who need the Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp content in its entirety and the secondary audience is the jobseeker who will utilize only portions of the program(Morrison G Ross S Kalman H amp Kemp J 2013)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Goal AnalysisFinal Ranking of Goals

1 Identify the needs to be addressed at beginning stages of job search such as career exploration self-inventory and creating an action plan to secure employment provide access to resources for these

2 Provide examples of basic resume formats with explanations for effective use that the jobseeker can download for customization

3 Determine the most effective information needed to conduct a successful job search including connection to additional resources

4 Identify the most relevant interview-related information that can assist the jobseeker in a successful interview

5 Provide guidance on job retention strategies and career development

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learner CharacteristicsVariable levels of education from no GEDHigh School diploma to graduate degree

Diverse age groups (from 18-80+) genders religions cultures socio-economic situations

Variable prior employment levels from blue collar to new college grad to mid-professional to C-Level

Some have just relocated to the area

Some speakread little or no English

Some have physical and mental disabilities

Some have gaps in employment for various reasons

Some have a criminal background

Some have technology barriers (are not computer literate have difficulty searching and applying online etc)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsThe program will be made available online for individual access 247 In addition to self-service access customers who need guidance accessing and navigating the training materials can request staff assistance in our Resource Rooms on-site

Orienting context can have a significant impact on outcome The learner brings attitudes and expectations into the learning experience in this first stage before instruction begins The border between the orienting and instructional context stages seems an ideal time to guide the learner in a goal-setting activity laying out the strategic steps to success for the learning program and its knowledge transfer into the real world (Tessmer and Richey 1997) With this thought in mind the first session of Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp involves having the learner create a Career Action Plan

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Needs Assessment or Goal AnalysisA goal analysis serves the project better than a needs assessment plan as it is more timely cost effective and practical It is evident that a need exists for jobseekers to find employment

The aim of the training is to provide relevant information and resources to a wide variety of jobseekers so they can conduct a successful job search

The primary audience for the program consists of jobseekers who need the Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp content in its entirety and the secondary audience is the jobseeker who will utilize only portions of the program(Morrison G Ross S Kalman H amp Kemp J 2013)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Goal AnalysisFinal Ranking of Goals

1 Identify the needs to be addressed at beginning stages of job search such as career exploration self-inventory and creating an action plan to secure employment provide access to resources for these

2 Provide examples of basic resume formats with explanations for effective use that the jobseeker can download for customization

3 Determine the most effective information needed to conduct a successful job search including connection to additional resources

4 Identify the most relevant interview-related information that can assist the jobseeker in a successful interview

5 Provide guidance on job retention strategies and career development

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learner CharacteristicsVariable levels of education from no GEDHigh School diploma to graduate degree

Diverse age groups (from 18-80+) genders religions cultures socio-economic situations

Variable prior employment levels from blue collar to new college grad to mid-professional to C-Level

Some have just relocated to the area

Some speakread little or no English

Some have physical and mental disabilities

Some have gaps in employment for various reasons

Some have a criminal background

Some have technology barriers (are not computer literate have difficulty searching and applying online etc)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsThe program will be made available online for individual access 247 In addition to self-service access customers who need guidance accessing and navigating the training materials can request staff assistance in our Resource Rooms on-site

Orienting context can have a significant impact on outcome The learner brings attitudes and expectations into the learning experience in this first stage before instruction begins The border between the orienting and instructional context stages seems an ideal time to guide the learner in a goal-setting activity laying out the strategic steps to success for the learning program and its knowledge transfer into the real world (Tessmer and Richey 1997) With this thought in mind the first session of Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp involves having the learner create a Career Action Plan

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Goal AnalysisFinal Ranking of Goals

1 Identify the needs to be addressed at beginning stages of job search such as career exploration self-inventory and creating an action plan to secure employment provide access to resources for these

2 Provide examples of basic resume formats with explanations for effective use that the jobseeker can download for customization

3 Determine the most effective information needed to conduct a successful job search including connection to additional resources

4 Identify the most relevant interview-related information that can assist the jobseeker in a successful interview

5 Provide guidance on job retention strategies and career development

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learner CharacteristicsVariable levels of education from no GEDHigh School diploma to graduate degree

Diverse age groups (from 18-80+) genders religions cultures socio-economic situations

Variable prior employment levels from blue collar to new college grad to mid-professional to C-Level

Some have just relocated to the area

Some speakread little or no English

Some have physical and mental disabilities

Some have gaps in employment for various reasons

Some have a criminal background

Some have technology barriers (are not computer literate have difficulty searching and applying online etc)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsThe program will be made available online for individual access 247 In addition to self-service access customers who need guidance accessing and navigating the training materials can request staff assistance in our Resource Rooms on-site

Orienting context can have a significant impact on outcome The learner brings attitudes and expectations into the learning experience in this first stage before instruction begins The border between the orienting and instructional context stages seems an ideal time to guide the learner in a goal-setting activity laying out the strategic steps to success for the learning program and its knowledge transfer into the real world (Tessmer and Richey 1997) With this thought in mind the first session of Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp involves having the learner create a Career Action Plan

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learner CharacteristicsVariable levels of education from no GEDHigh School diploma to graduate degree

Diverse age groups (from 18-80+) genders religions cultures socio-economic situations

Variable prior employment levels from blue collar to new college grad to mid-professional to C-Level

Some have just relocated to the area

Some speakread little or no English

Some have physical and mental disabilities

Some have gaps in employment for various reasons

Some have a criminal background

Some have technology barriers (are not computer literate have difficulty searching and applying online etc)

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsThe program will be made available online for individual access 247 In addition to self-service access customers who need guidance accessing and navigating the training materials can request staff assistance in our Resource Rooms on-site

Orienting context can have a significant impact on outcome The learner brings attitudes and expectations into the learning experience in this first stage before instruction begins The border between the orienting and instructional context stages seems an ideal time to guide the learner in a goal-setting activity laying out the strategic steps to success for the learning program and its knowledge transfer into the real world (Tessmer and Richey 1997) With this thought in mind the first session of Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp involves having the learner create a Career Action Plan

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsThe program will be made available online for individual access 247 In addition to self-service access customers who need guidance accessing and navigating the training materials can request staff assistance in our Resource Rooms on-site

Orienting context can have a significant impact on outcome The learner brings attitudes and expectations into the learning experience in this first stage before instruction begins The border between the orienting and instructional context stages seems an ideal time to guide the learner in a goal-setting activity laying out the strategic steps to success for the learning program and its knowledge transfer into the real world (Tessmer and Richey 1997) With this thought in mind the first session of Career Seekerrsquos Bootcamp involves having the learner create a Career Action Plan

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Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

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Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsOrienting Context

Most want quick accurate and easily accessible information that will help them get a job asap

Most feel pressured to find a job immediately

Many donrsquot know where to start with a job search Have never job searched or last job search

was more than 10 years ago Have real or perceived barriers to

employment and feel hopeless

Many anticipate they will not find employment with an adequate salary

Many anticipate difficulty finding employment due to their advanced age

Many are not aware of our resources or think we are the ldquounemployment officerdquo

Some want someone else to do all of the work involved in a job search for them

Most are not aware of the job search and labor market tools on the state website Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM)

Most spend a majority of their time in online search and application using only a few job search sites

Most do not have a job search strategy or plan and have not thought about creating one

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site Characteristics

Taking into consideration that staff will need to be knowledgeable enough to assist customers with navigating the training program and with answering content-related questions a staff orientation of the program should be planned

Instructional Context

Off-site environmental factors will be impacted by

Problems connecting to the Internet or to our site and with downloading the training content

Issues accessing materials on our website through Google Chrome

On-site environmental factors will include

Availability of a computer in our Resource Rooms

Computer network or website issues that may occur

The level of noise from other customers and staff

Knowledge level of staff providing assistance

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Learning Site CharacteristicsTransfer Context

Learners will have access to resources for review at any time

Interactive resume templates will be available for download to apply the knowledge gained in the Resume Basics section of the training

Opportunities to apply the knowledge in job application interviews and in networking events including Suncoast Professional Network (SPN) meetings will support continual application and transfer of the training

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

Barb DeBord February 16 2015

REFERENCESMorrison G Ross S Kalman H amp Kemp J (2013) Designing effective instruction (7th ed) Hoboken NJ John H Wiley amp Sons Inc

Tessmer M Richey RC (1997) The role of context in learning and instructional design Educational Technology Research and Development Volume 45 Issue 2 pp 85-115

Barb DeBord February 16 2015