Unit 19 - Computer Hardware

Introduction To "Fire Breathing Robots..."

This is an Introduction Unit for my SVCTE Mechatronics Engineering Class & Resource Page, so that means it's a Mish-Mash of class launching Lessons, Procedures, Signups and even some "Ice Breaker" stuff. This Unit will answer the following questions:

What is Mechatronics Engineering?
Who is Mr. Burnham?
What are class norms, procedures & expectations
How to be Awesome?

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Unit: Professional Development
- Module: LinkedIn - Building A Professional Network
This is a LEARNING : Lesson / Lab

Last Revised: June. 7, 2021 - Authored: Dec. 28, 2020
Original Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org
Content License: Distributed as Open Source. See Rights & Usage

Sid Bar for Teachers: This Unit and lessons is really about how I start my class. Many of the lessons might be specific to my class, but you could probably adjust them for your class. I'll try to make them a neutral as I can, so they can be used in any Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or any other Engineering / Technology class. Let me know how I can make that better. I'll try to keep this unit current and relevant. Please let me know if any resource links are broken or not accessible. Use this email link to let me know what is broken @ TopClown@STEAMClown.org

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Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org. License: Distributed as Open Source.

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Learning Objective:

Module Scope:

Introduction to the creation of a LinkedIn Profile
Description of best practices for creating a LinkedIn Profile
Present Tips and Tricks to build a professional LinkedIn Profile

Learning Targets:

Create and Publish a LinkedIn Profile
Understand why LinkedIn is one of the largest professional networking platforms in the world
Appreciate the importance of the LinkedIn Profile and how it affects interactions with your professional network

Prior Knowledge:

Basic understanding of how to use Social Media
Basic Resume and Cover Letter skills
Awareness of our own individual personality and characteristics

Resources & Materials Needed:

PC, Laptop or Other device to access the LinkedIn application
Each lesson will have specific items needed to complete the labs and tasks

Prerequisites:

No explicit prerequisite course work or coding knowledge is required, but students are expected to have a good understanding of basic computer principles.

Caution & Safety Considerations:

Primer: "Aaron, I can imagine no way in which this thing could be considered anywhere remotely close to safe. All I know is I spent six hours in there and I'm still alive... You still want to do it?"

As with any activity, please make sure you are using appropriate safety equipment. If you are coding, writing, reading, or working a lab, make sure you stand up and stretch every hour or so, Please consider any safety issues connecting to a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers and other electronic equipment.

Essential Questions:

What is the value of a professional network?
Which is more important, "Who you know" or "What you know"?

Key Academic Vocabulary or Concepts:

What is “LinkedIn”
First Impression
Professional Profile
Networking?

Unit Topics and Lessons

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