Define Your Solution
In this lesson, we teach learners how to utilize a collection of their skills (skillset) and use its total contribution values as the foundation for developing an operating budget for their STEAM Investigative Process.
What You Will Learn
- Overview
Gives learners an overview of the service goals, STEAM Investigative Process activities, and results they should achieve during this course
- Building The Community On Demand Digital Economy
Explains how the development of a learner’s employability skills during game play serves as the in-game currency that sustains the Community On Demand digital economy
- How Money Moves Through The CoD
Explains how money moves through the Community On Demand digital economy
- Calculate The Value Of Your STEAM Skills
Helps learners calculate the value of their employable skillset
- Allocate eGift Card Sponsorships
Explains in detail how funds are allocated from eGift card sponsorships.
- Call To Action
By the end of this course, learners should have reviewed and completed the service goals for this skill, conducted a pre- and post self-assessment to reflect a 30-80% gain in their high-demand employability skills, and used digital media technologies to document their achievements and results during their STEAM Investigative Process.
Micro-Certification
By completing this lesson, you will receive a micro-certification that confirms you have demonstrated competencies of the high-demand employability skills you gained and used to solve real world challenges.
ALL ITEMS BELOW ARE OPTIONAL AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE
Game Pieces:
- Community On Demand card deck
- Skills Assessment Worksheet (Single Player)
- Skills Assessment Game Board
Textbook (Hard Copy & Download):
- Money Guide for Young Entrepreneurs Activity Guide (Print)
- Money Guide for Young Entrepreneurs Activity Guide (Download)
Additional Materials:
- Youth Waiver (ages 17 & under)
- Photo/Media Consent & Release Form
- Pen/pencil
- Dry erase marker for game board (optional)
- 3-Ring Binder
- Spiral Notebook