Health and Environment in Computer Careers - johnfraserss/ICS2O9 GitHub Wiki
Task(s)
There will be a limit to the number of words per response.
- Choose a single career that requires computer skills (more than word processing or spreadsheets). Describe why this is the best possible career for you (100 words).
- Choose a single college or university program outside of Ontario related to the career above. Describe why you would choose this school (100 words).
- Identify the Essential Skills required for the career you chose in #1 above (minimum 3). Describe why they are required (200 words).
- Describe any health concerns that could arise in this career, related to the use of computers (150 words).
- Describe how someone in this career could reduce the environmental impact of their computer use (150 words).
- Find a local company that offers e-waste recycling, and show the steps involved in the recycling process (0 words).
Task Criteria
To complete the tasks above, you have to be able to summarize your opinion. Be concise and accurate with your information.
Cite your sources as in MLA or APA format.
Due Dates and Submission Details
Please see the due dates page for more details on when this is due and how to submit your work.
Learning Goals and Success Criteria
The Overarching Learning Goal for this is Digital Citizenship. The specific Learning Goal(s) for this include:
- We are learning to investigate post-secondary education and career prospects related to computer studies.
| Success Criteria | Met | Not Met | Learning and Improvement Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| I can research and describe trends in careers that require computer skills, using local, national and international sources | |||
| I can research and report on post-secondary programs leading to careers in the field of computer science | |||
| I can identify the Essential Skills and work habits for success in computer studies, using the Ontario Skills Passport | |||
| I can describe the negative effects of computers on human health | |||
| I can identify measures that help reduce the negative effects of computers on the environment | |||
| I can identify local companies and institutions that offer e-waste recycling services, and how they complete such services. |