Career Compass Awards Overview Packet 2022

2022 Career Compass Awards Overview Packet

2022 eDynamic Learning Career Compass Awards Thank you for your interest in the eDynamic Learning’s Career Compass Awards!

As a teacher founded company, we take great pride in helping schools engage students in the discovery of new and unique career fields through our digital curriculum and simulations. Our mission is clear --to enable schools to give students opportunities to tie their interests and skills to rewarding professions. Discovering one’s unique skills, talents, and interests is the path that enables students to find success in school, college, and/or career.

We know that teachers, like you, make the biggest difference in the lives of their students every day, and this is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate your success.

The eDynamic Learning Career Compass Award honors teachers using eDynamic Learning and/or Knowledge Matters to guide passion to purpose, keep students engaged, and prepare them for their future.

We want to recognize outstanding teachers using eDynamic Learning in the following 11 categories: 1.

Middle School Digital Curriculum

2.

Electives Curriculum

3.

Workplace and Internship Readiness

4.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

5.

Arts, A/V, Technology, and Communications

6.

Business, Finance, and Marketing

7.

Information Technology, STEM, and Engineering

8.

Education and Human Services

9.

Health Science

10.

Law, Public Safety, and Government

11.

Hospitality and Tourism

We want to recognize outstanding teachers using Knowledge Matters in the following 5 categories: 12.

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Business (Entrepreneurship or Management)

13.

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Finance (Personal Finance or Accounting)

14.

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Hospitality and Tourism (Restaurant or Hotel)

15.

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Marketing (Sports and Entertainment or Retailing)

16.

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Fashion

* See the complete CATEGORY SECTION and the QUALIFYING COURSES below that explain which courses full under each category for the award application.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ELIGIBILITY • Please make sure to read through each of the eligibility requirements, criteria, and questions before submitting your application.

• The 2022 eDynamic Learning Career Compass Award is open to any United States certified teacher currently teaching utilizing the eDynamic Learning curriculum and/or simulations in their public, private, virtual, or charter school program.

• Qualifying teachers must service at least eight (8) students in grades 6th-12th.

• Please select the category, or categories, that best support the courses you teach. If you teach courses in more than one category, you may apply for up to two (2). *See the Category Section and the Qualifying Courses taught under each section below to help you in your application process.

• You, as the teacher, must have approval by your school/district to participate in the application/award process.

• Application must be complete to be considered.

• eDynamic Learning employees and their relatives are not eligible to apply.

HOW IT WORKS 1. Application submission period is between January 10th 2022 9:00 AM EDT – April 9th, 2022 11:59 PM EDT. 2. You may apply for up to two (2) categories but if you are selected as a finalist, you will be eligible as a finalist for only one (1) category based on the score of your application.

3. Voting by a five (5) member Educator Advisory Panel will take place from April 11th-April 25th, 2022 and will select up to three (3) finalists from each of the above sixteen (16) categories to be shortlisted using the rubric attached in the application. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

4. Applicants and finalists will be notified via email on May 1st, 2022.

5. The finalists will be recognized on the eDynamic Learning website and included in a press release on May 2nd, 2022.

6. Finalists will all be featured Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at a special virtual Career Compass Award ceremony and one (1) winner from each category will be announced during that live event. All finalists must be available to participate at the hour-long ceremony on Saturday, May 21st, 2022.

*If no applications were submitted for a particular career category, the category will be eliminated.

SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY • Please make sure you fill out all required fields in the form, including all questions to be eligible for consideration.

• Each response in the questionnaire may not exceed 250 words (approximately 1500 characters).

• Submit the completed application packet, in one of the two following formats: 1. Electronic format: Fill out the application through our online form located at: https://bit.ly/30fuebB. Send your headshot and any additional images you wish to share about your program to careercompassawards@edynamiclearning.com. Please ensure that your files include your name and reference any images with the question responses.

OR

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2. Printed/Scanned or PDF copy format: Email the scanned or PDF version of your application, your headshot and any additional images you wish to share about your program to careercompassawards@edynamiclearning.com. Please ensure that your files include your name and reference any images with the question responses. * Any visual evidence you optionally provide cannot include images of students faces or information, personal identifiers, or proprietary information.

DEADLINE The application packet must be submitted on, or before, April 9th, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT. The application must include your contact information, the questionnaire, your brief bio, release form and a headshot photo (Headshot photos and short bios will be used to recognize finalists on the eDynamic Learning website.)

THE PRIZES NOMINEE AWARDS: • The finalists from the sixteen (16) different categories will be recognized at the eDynamic Learning Career Compass Award virtual ceremony on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. A no-cost Professional Development event will take place before and after the ceremony for school districts who want to learn more about eDynamic Learning and Knowledge Matters curriculum for in-class, blended learning, online learning, or best practices for utilizing digital curriculum and resources.

FIRST PLACE AWARD (ONE (1) WINNER IN EACH OF THE 16 CATEGORIES) RECEIVES THE FOLLOWING: • A $5,000 dollar Curriculum Grant for the winning teacher and their students at the school they are teaching at during the 2022/2023 school year • Complimentary eDynamic Learning Online Professional Development 2 hour webinar workshop for up to 25 participants AND one (1) self-paced eDynamic Learning Professional Development course license for the teacher (must be utilized within one (1) year of winning the award) • A laptop for the teacher (provided by May 21st, 2022) • A featured story about the winning teacher and their class program on eDynamic Learning website in 2022.

• Teacher featured on the eDynamic Learning website and included in a press release (May 2nd, 2022) • A gift box of appreciation from eDynamic Learning (provided by May 21st, 2022) • Award trophy (provided by May 21st, 2022) *The $5,000 grant award is valid for one (1) school year and is not available in the form of cash or a refund. The grant funding can be used toward the license of eDynamic Learning and/or Knowledge Matters curriculum, and/or Professional Development services.

RUNNERS-UP AWARDS (FOR EACH OF THE CATEGORIES): • Featured on the eDynamic Learning website (May 2nd, 2022) • Recognized at the eDynamic Learning Career Compass Award virtual ceremony (May 21st, 2022) • One (1) self-paced eDynamic Learning Professional Development course for the teacher (must be utilized within one year of winning the finalist award) • A gift box of appreciation from eDynamic Learning (provided by May 21st, 2022) • Award plaque (provided by May 21st, 2022) • $50 dollar Amazon Gift Card (provided by May 21st, 2022)

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CATEGORY SELECTION SELECT ONE (1) TO TWO (2) OF THE FOLLOWING 16 CATEGORIES. FIND THE COURSES YOU TEACH UNDER THE VARIOUS CATEGORIES TO HELP YOU DETERMINE THE BEST CATEGORIES TO APPLY FOR. 1. MIDDLE SCHOOL DIGITAL CURRICULUM 2. HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES CURRICULUM 3. WORKPLACE & INTERNSHIP READINESS 4. AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES 5. ARTS, A/V, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS 6. BUSINESS, FINANCE & MARKETING 7. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, STEM & ENGINEERING 8. EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES 9. HEALTH SCIENCE 10. LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY & GOVERNMENT 11. HOSPITALITY & TOURISM 12. KNOWLEDGE MATTERS SIMULATIONS FOR BUSINESS 13. KNOWLEDGE MATTERS SIMULATIONS FOR FINANCE 14. KNOWLEDGE MATTERS SIMULATIONS FOR HOSPITALITY & TOURISM 15. KNOWLEDGE MATTERS SIMULATIONS FOR MARKETING 16. KNOWLEDGE MATTERS SIMULATIONS FOR FASHION

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QUALIFYING EDYNAMIC LEARNING COURSES Middle School Digital Curriculum EDL078 Middle School 2D Studio Art EDL225 Middle School Career Explorations 1 EDL083 Middle School Career Explorations 2 EDL102 Middle School Coding 1a: Introduction EDL109 Middle School Coding 1b: Learning Python & Javascript EDL077 Middle School Digital Art & Design EDL341 Middle School Exploring Business EDL342 Middle School Exploring Health Science EDL343 Middle School Exploring Information Technology EDL079 Middle School Exploring Music EDL080 Middle School Fitness EDL103 Middle School Game Design 1a: Introduction EDL110 Middle School Game Design 1b: Creating a Game EDL041 Middle School Journalism EDL345 Middle School Photography 1a: Introduction EDL346 Middle School Photography 1b: Drawing with Light EDL095 Learning in a Digital World: Digital Citizenship

EDL001 Personal Psychology 1: The Road to Self-Discovery EDL005 Personal Psychology 2: Living in a Complex World EDL076 Personal Fitness EDL009 Philosophy: The Big Picture EDL128 Public Speaking 1a: Introduction EDL129 Public Speaking 1b: Finding Your Voice EDL107 Reading & Writing for Purpose EDL002 Social Problems 1: A World in Crisis EDL010 SocialProblems2: Crisis, Conflicts, & Challenges EDL006 Sociology I: The Study of Human Relationships EDL007 Sociology II: Your Social Life EDL050 The Lord of the Rings: An Exploration of the Films & Their Literary Influences EDL051 Women’s Studies: A Personal Journey Through Film EDL024 World Religions: Exploring Diversity

Workplace & Internship Readiness EDL340 Workplace & Internship Readiness: Preparing for Work and Life

High School Elective Curriculum EDL075 African American History EDL090 American Sign Language 1a: Introduction EDL134 American Sign Language 1b: Learn to Sign EDL106 American Sign Language 2a: Communicating EDL135 American Sign Language 2b: Advancing Communication Skills EDL257 American Sign Language 3a: Community & Culture EDL258 American Sign Language 3b: Conversations & Culture EDL004 Anthropology 1: Uncovering Human Mysteries EDL019 Anthropology 2: More Human Mysteries Uncovered EDL021 Archaeology: Detectives of the Past EDL038 Art in World Cultures EDL132 Astronomy 1a: Introduction EDL133 Astronomy 1b: Exploring the Universe EDL072 Creative Writing EDL130 Creative Writing: Unleashing the Core of Your Imagination EDL013 Great Minds in Science: Ideas for New Generation EDL015 Gothic Literature: Monster Stories EDL063 Health 1: Life Management Skills EDL357 Health & Physical Education 1a: Introduction EDL358 Health & Physical Education 1b: Invest in Your Health EDL036 History of the Holocaust EDL025 Human Geography: Our Global Identity EDL120 Journalism 1a: Introduction EDL121 Journalism 1b: Investigating the Truth EDL095 Learning in a Digital World: Digital Citizenship EDL094 Life Skills: Navigating Adulthood EDL073 Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue EDL023 Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening EDL026 Mythology and Folklore: Legendary Tales EDL065 Nutrition & Wellness EDL043 Peer Counseling

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources EDL 044 Agriscience 1: Introduction EDL 066 Agriscience 2: Sustaining Human Life EDL112 Biotechnology 1a: Introduction EDL113 Biotechnology 1b: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets EDL069 Forestry and Natural Resources EDL070 Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources EDL071 Renewable Technologies EDL012 Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals

Arts, A/V, Technology & Communications EDL085 3D Modeling EDL353 Modeling 1a: Introduction EDL161 Animation 1a: Introduction EDL162 Animation 1b: Animating Your Creativity EDL237 Digital Media Fundamentals 1a: Introduction EDL238 Digital Media Fundamentals 1b: Producing for the Web EDL320 Digital Media Web Design 2a: Build a Portfolio Website EDL321 Digital Media Web Design 2b: Build an eCommerce Site EDL233 Digital Photography 1a: Introduction EDL234 Digital Photography 1b: Creating Images with Impact!

EDL017 Digital Photography 2: Discovering Your Creative Potential EDL349 Fashion Design EDL243 Foundations of Game Design 1a: Introduction EDL244 Foundations of Game Design 1b: Storytelling, Mechanics, and Production EDL350 Interior Design EDL355 Theater, Cinema, & Film Production 1a: Introduction EDL356 Theater, Cinema, & Film Production 1b: Lights, Camera, Action!

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EDL298 Touch Systems Data Entry: Keyboard Like a Pro EDL219 Web Development 1a: Introduction EDL220 Web Development 1b: Planning and Designing EDL318 Web Development 2a: Sketching and Scripting EDL319 Web Development 2b: Website Goes Live

Business, Finance & Marketing EDL064 Advertising & Sales Promotion EDL271 Business Communications 1a: Introduction EDL272 Business Communications 1b: Listen, Speak, & Write in the Workplace EDL215 Business Information Management 1a: Introduction EDL216 Business Information Management 1b: Data Essentials EDL273 Business Law 1a: Introduction EDL274 Business Law 1b: Legal Aspects of Business EDL281 Business Ownership 1a: Introduction EDL282 Business Ownership 1b: Reach for the Stars EDL261 Entrepreneurship 1a: Introduction EDL262 Entrepreneurship 1b: Make Your Idea a Reality EDL030 International Business: Global Commerce in the 21st Century EDL275 Legal Admin Specialist 1a: Introduction EDL276 Legal Admin Specialist 1b: Taking Care of the Legal Office EDL239 Management 1a: Introduction EDL240 Management 1b: Insight & Oversight EDL226 Marketing Foundations 1a: Introduction EDL227 Marketing Foundations 1b: Building Your Base EDL269 Marketing 2a: Global Business & Trade EDL270 Marketing 2b: Developing a Sales Team EDL228 Microsoft Outlook EDL229 Microsoft PowerPoint EDL230 Microsoft Word EDL231 Microsoft Excel EDL232 Microsoft Access EDL247 Office Administration 1a: Introduction EDL248 Office Administration 1b: Visit to the Front Office EDL223 Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance 1a: Introduction EDL224 Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance 1b: Targeting Your Business Insight EDL018 Personal and Family Finance EDL059 Social Media: Our Connected World EDL034 Sports & Entertainment Marketing EDL289 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1a: Introduction

EDL067 Concepts of Engineering and Technology EDL336 Computer Maintenance 1a: Introduction EDL337 Computer Maintenance 1b: Network Needs EDL098 Cybersecurity 1a: Foundations EDL099 Cybersecurity 1b: Defense Against Cyber Threats EDL237 Digital Media Fundamentals 1a: Introduction EDL238 Digital Media Fundamentals 1b: Producing for the Web EDL320 Digital Media Web Design 2a: Build a Portfolio Website EDL321 Digital Media Web Design 2b: Build an eCommerce Site EDL243 Foundations of Game Design 1a: Introduction EDL244 Foundations of Game Design 1b: Storytelling, Mechanics, and Production EDL131 Forensics: The Science of Crime EDL330 Game Design 2a: Build a World EDL331 Game Design 2b: Launch a Game EDL251 Introduction to Networking 1a: Introduction EDL252 Introduction to Networking 1b: Network Oversight EDL221 Introduction to Programming 1a: Introduction EDL222 Introduction to Programming 1b: Problem Solving Through Programming EDL228 Microsoft Outlook EDL229 Microsoft PowerPoint EDL230 Microsoft Word EDL231 Microsoft Excel EDL232 Microsoft Access EDL217 Network Security Fundamentals 1a: Introduction EDL218 Network Security Fundamentals 1b: Forensics & Permissions EDL332 Operational Cybersecurity 1a: Introduction EDL333 Operational Cybersecurity 1b: Security & Planning in the Workplace EDL150 Principles of Information Technology 1a: Introduction EDL151 Principles of Information Technology 1b: Working with Computers EDL322 Programming 2a: Procedural Programming EDL323 Programming 2b: Creative Programming EDL071 Renewable Technologies EDL326 Robotics 1a: Introduction EDL327 Robotics 1b: Intelligent Robots EDL328 Robotics 2a: Design a Robot EDL219 Web Development 1a: Introduction EDL220 Web Development 1b: Planning & Designing EDL318 Web Development 2a: Sketching & Scripting EDL319 Web Development 2b: Website Goes Live

Education & Human Services Information Technology, STEM & Engineering EDL085 3D Modeling EDL353 Modeling 1a: Introduction EDL161 Animation 1a: Introduction EDL162 Animation 1b: Animating Your Creativity EDL255 Applied Engineering 1a: Introduction EDL256 Applied Engineering 1b: Solving Problems Together EDL112 Biotechnology 1a: Introduction EDL113 Biotechnology 1b: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets EDL087 Coding 1a: Introduction to Programming EDL105 Coding 1b: Programming

EDL046 Cosmetology 1: Cutting Edge Styles EDL100 Cosmetology 2: The Business of Skin & Nail Care EDL108 Cosmetology 3a: Introduction to Hair Skills EDL156 Cosmetology 3b: Waving, Coloring and Advancing Hair Skills EDL118 Early Childhood Education 1a: Introduction EDL119 Early Childhood Education 1b: Developing Early Learners EDL047 Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business EDL093 Human & Social Services 1: Introduction EDL018 Personal & Family Finance EDL016 Real World Parenting

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Hospitality & Tourism Health Science EDL249 Allied Health Assistant 1a: Introduction EDL250 Allied Health Assistant 1b: Skills & Specialties EDL148 Anatomy and Physiology 1a: Introduction EDL149 Anatomy and Physiology 1b: Discovering Form and Function EDL361 Biotechnician 1a: Introduction EDL253 Dental Assistant 1a: Introduction EDL254 Dental Assistant 1b: Principles of Clinical Dentistry EDL265 EKG Technician 1a: Introduction EDL266 EKG Technician 1b: Analysis & Response EDL300 Emergency Medical Responder 1a: Introduction EDL301 Emergency Medical Responder 1b: Prepared for Action EDL152 Health Science Foundations 1a: Introduction EDL153 Health Science Foundations 1b: Professional Responsibilities EDL091 Health Science: Public Health EDL092 Health Science: Nursing EDL029 Health Science 1: The Whole Individual EDL054 Health Science 2: Patient Care & Medical Services EDL259 Medical Diagnostic Technology 1a: Introduction EDL260 Medical Diagnostic Technology 1b: Exploring Systems & Procedures EDL241 Medical Terminology 1a: Introduction EDL242 Medical Terminology 1b: Discovering Word Foundations EDL 245 Nursing Assistant 1a: Introduction EDL 246 Nursing Assistant 1b: Patient Care EDL302 Pharmacology 1a: Introduction EDL302 Pharmacology 1b: Analysis & Effects EDL304 Sports Medicine 1a: Introduction EDL305 Sports Medicine 1b: Injury Prevention

EDL235 Culinary Arts 1a: Introduction EDL236 Culinary Arts 1b: Finding & Palate EDL096 Culinary Arts 2: Baking, Pastry, and More!

EDL027 Hospitality and Tourism 1: Traveling the Globe EDL088 Hospitality and Tourism 2a: Hotel & Restaurant Management EDL111 Hospitality and Tourism 2b: Management, Marketing & Operations EDL061 Restaurant Management

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Business Entrepreneurship Management

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Finance Personal Finance Accounting

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Hospitality & Tourism Restaurant Hotel

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Marketing Sports & Entertainment Retailing

Knowledge Matters Simulations for Fashion Fashion

Law, Public Safety & Government EDL045 Careers in Criminal Justice 1a: Introduction EDL348 Careers in Criminal Justice 1b: Finding Your Specialty EDL008 Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind EDL131 Forensics: The Science of Crime EDL011 Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead EDL022 Forensic Science 2: More Secrets of the Dead EDL003 Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies EDL275 Legal Admin Specialist 1a: Introduction EDL068 Military Careers EDL074 National Security EDL058 Principles of Public Service: To Serve & Protect

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