LINK Class

LINK Countdown

LINK Business 

• Out-of Town Forms: Elliot, Martina, and Sam 
• Naviance Update 
• Bring Naviance letter home  to parents 
• Finish Profile with Parent Info so parents can register: Martina, Shannon, Josh Geirsch, Kaylee Kempinski, Skyler Dobbs, Addie Darling, Stephen Miranda, Grayson Mooney, Martina Pansze, Natasha Robson, Hunter Swenson

Junior Academic Responsibilities during LINK

• Steve Smith, Chemistry: none 
• Ashley Carruth, Honors Humanities: Read a novel 
• Jennifer Snead, Pre-calculus: Attend weekly Wednesday extra help session 
• Becca Katz, Spanish: Complete Spanish Packet (a total of 2-3 hours of work) 
• Effi O’Neil, Math: Complete small packet on conics 
• Angela, Advanced Physics: Create plan with teacher 
• Dave Heerschap, Physics/Earth Science: Create plan with teacher 
• Cathy Eagen: Create plan with teacher 

Handbook Review

LINK DP Checklist 

• Is my LINK DP easy to navigate? 
• Are the text and images balanced? 
• Is the layout organized? 
• Is there consistency with color, style text, layout, and style? 
• Is the text edited, proofed, and spellchecked? 
• Is the overall appearance of the LINK DP professional? 
• Does my LINK DP have the following required sections: 
• Daily LINK blog update 
• Place to post LINK Project Proposal 
• Place to post resume (with personal contact information omitted)
• Place to post your Mentor Interview 
• Place to post your LINK Project or pictures of your LINK Project 
• A picture of where you are interning 
• A link to your internship site 
• Optional elements: Photo Gallery and/or Video Gallery

LINK DP Due on Wednesday, January 23rd

As a reminder your final LINK DP is due on Wednesday, January 23rd. Let me know if you have any questions or if you need any help. Download the LINK DP Requirements.

Class Plan Monday, January 14th

LINK Lesson January 14th 

Starter: Social Media: Friend or Foe?

• Read these three articles: 

1.) "College Admissions: How Social Media Can Ruin Your Application"
http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/college-admissions-how-social-media-can-ruin-your-application/

2.) “Friend, foe: Social media in job search”
http://durangoherald.com/article/20121204/NEWS04/121209822/0/FRONTPAGE/Friend-foe:-Social-media-in-job-search

3.) “When Colleges Look up Applicants on Facebook: The Unspoken New Admissions Test”
http://nation.time.com/2012/11/16/when-colleges-woo-students-through-social-media-less-viewbooks-more-facebook/?iid=obinsite

• Google yourself. What did you find? Would this help or hinder a college application or a job interview? 
• Goggle a classmate. What did you find? Would this help or hinder a college application or job interview? 

Class Work Time:

•  Explore past LINK DP’s from the Class of 2013 located on my DP under the menu bar “LINK” 
•  Create your LINK DP using the guidelines
• Email me your LINK DP address.

Final Project Proposal Due Monday, January 14th

Class Plan for Monday, January 14th

• Turn in printed LINK Project Proposal
• Introduction to the College Application Process and Naviance
• Create LINK Digital Portfolios

Please bring your computer!!!!

January 7th LINK Class Outline

LINK Class Work Time: 

1.) Complete Project Proposal Reflection

2.) Complete Peer Critique 

3.) Conference with Rachael

4.) Make proposal refinements and turn in revised project proposal.
5.) Email Project Proposal to mentor AFTER Rachael has approved!

Finished? Start work on your LINK DP.

Download the LINK DP Requirements.
Download the LINK Project Proposal Reflection.
Download the LINK Project Proposal Peer Critique.

Project Proposal Due January 7th

LINK Project Proposals are now due on Monday, January 7th. Please bring a printed out copy of your proposal so that we can workshop and peer edit them in class. I have office hours all week until 4 pm if you need any help.

Download the LINK DP Requirements.
Download the LINK Project Proposal Reflection.
Download the LINK Project Proposal Peer Critique.

More Internship Opportunities!!!

1.) Fort Lewis Concert Hall Technical Director. Interested in live performances and technical directing? Learn more at www.durangoconcerts.com.
2.) Goff Engineering. More Info at www.goffengineering.com.
3.) Southwest Conservation Corps: Help with local and sustainable agriculture and food production. Assist with farming, fundraising, and social media! More info at www.sccorps.org.
4.) Soundtraxx. Interested in electrical enginnering? Learn more at www.soundtraxx.com.