Exploring Possibilities! Journeying Through Career-Related Learning in Grades 4–6: A Teaching Toolkit
March 25, 2025
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April 9, 2025PAST FREE WEBINAR
Presenters
- Prof. Randy Connolly, Mount Royal University
- Dr. Janet Miller, Mount Royal University
- Dr. Faith-Michael Uzoka, Mount Royal University
Original date and time
- Friday, April 25, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET (Check your time zone)
Price
- FREE webinar
Language
- This webinar was presented in English with French subtitles available on the recording.
Accessibility
- This webinar offered AI-generated live captions available in multiple languages
French subtitles will soon be available on the recording of this webinar.
Overview of the webinar
Responding to a strong demand for computing graduates in Canada and a changing technology landscape, Randy Connolly, Janet Miller and Faith-Michael Uzoka of Mount Royal University, have released the third edition of the CERIC guide Computing Careers & Disciplines: A Quick Guide for Prospective Students and Career Advisors. This 3rd edition was developed to meet an evolving need among career advisors who support students interested in technology at both the secondary and post-secondary levels and aims to address the questions of why student should consider computing when choosing a career and what kind of education and career pathways they can expect when they do.
Why career professionals should attend
This FREE webinar will provide you with an overview of the new guide and of the main computing disciplines as defined by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) as well as emerging specializations. It will help parents, academic advisors and career counsellors in supporting students to make sense of the maze of computing disciplines and post-secondary options.
Webinar Takeaways
- Recognize the main computing disciplines as defined by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Familiarize yourself with newest ACM computing specializations (cybersecurity, data science), as well as newly emerging subdisciplines such as artificial intelligence
- Understand computing careers, their myths and lifestyle
- Identify the kind of computing jobs and education pathways currently available for students
- Help students to make decisions that align with their values, interests and skills
- Develop an understanding of Canadian resources available to further support career exploration in computing fields
Overview of the Guide
The Computing Careers & Disciplines: A Quick Guide for Prospective Students and Career Advisors is a comprehensive resource that explores various computing fields, including data science, AI and cybersecurity, detailing educational pathways and career opportunities to assist students and advisors in navigating the evolving tech landscape
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Presenters
Prof. Randy Connolly has been teaching at Mount Royal University since 1997. He is the author of three textbooks, the most recent of which is Fundamentals of Web Development, Third Edition, which is used by thousands of students at over 100 universities worldwide. He has also authored over 50 peer-reviewed papers and given over 20 international research presentations. He is Editor-in-Chief for ACM Inroads magazine and on the editorial boards for ACM Transactions on Computing Education.
Dr. Janet Miller is a counselling psychologist with expertise in mental health, leadership, and post-secondary student success. In addition to working at Mount Royal University for 20+ years (as a counsellor, chair, full professor and chair support co–ordinator), Janet is an accomplished author and keynote speaker, Adjunct Professor with UCalgary, Editor of Kaleidoscope (national newsletter for counselling psychologists), and a Certified Trainer with the Centre for Suicide Prevention. Her popular book You@theU (UBC Press) aims to support students entering their first year of university.
Dr. Faith-Michael Uzoka has taught Computer Science and Information Systems at various universities since 1992. He is a Full Professor (Computing) and Research Development Officer at Mount Royal University, Calgary; and has served as Adjunct Professor in a number of universities. Michael enjoys research and innovation and has published extensively in the following areas: medical information systems, multi-criteria decision support systems, computing personnel and disciplinary studies, technology adoption and innovation. He is on the editorial board/ program committees of several computing journals and conferences. He was a Canadian Commonwealth Scholar and a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow.