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Will Markham

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K20 Center

Academic Credentials

Master's Degree
The University of Oklahoma 2022

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Building community connections is a critical aspect of the career exploration process. Creating long-standing connections with local businesses and post-secondary institutions cultivate sustainable partnerships between the community and the school. This session focuses on peer collaboration aimed on... Read more »

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  • All Staff or Teachers, New Teachers, Teachers

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  • Any time of year

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  • Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)
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The College2Career Forum: University of Oklahoma Engineering (OU Engineering) program focuses on career exploration in STEM while visiting a postsecondary institution (PSI) campus. Students will tour the OU Rawl Engineering Practice Facility (REPF) on OU's campus, visit project bays and the REPF machine... Read more »

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  • All Staff or Teachers

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  • Any time of year

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  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)

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  • Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

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  • Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest

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  • Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings
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This brief examines the impact of an authentic science research programme on rural high school students' science skills. The study found that students who participated in the programme showed significant improvements in their overall science skills, problem-solving, communication, and experimental design. Read more »

This brief examines the College Ambition Program (CAP), a comprehensive intervention designed to promote a college-going culture and support high school students in their pursuit of postsecondary education and STEM careers. CAP includes tutoring, mentoring, course counseling, financial aid planning,... Read more »

This brief examines whole-school interventions aimed at improving the school environment by fostering active student participation (ASP). The study categorizes ASP activities into five levels, highlighting the importance of involving students in decision-making processes, organizing student-led activities,... Read more »

This brief examines the impact of teacher, parental, and peer support on academic performance, highlighting the mediating role of academic self-efficacy. The study found that teacher autonomy support enhances self-efficacy, which in turn improves GPA. Read more »

The Oklahoma City University (OCU) Game Design and Animation College2Career Forum provides an overview of the Game Design & Animation program, where students can learn more about modern game development and career paths. Participants engage in hands-on Graphic Design workshops, followed by a session... Read more »

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Tag Target Audience

  • All Staff or Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)

Tag Related

  • Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings
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The Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Visual Arts College2Career Forum showcases three art pathways offered at the OCCC campus: Traditional Art, Digital Cinema Productions, and Digital Media Design programs. Students will interact with OCCC faculty and staff within their respective visual arts... Read more »

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Building community connections is a critical aspect of the career exploration process. Creating long-standing connections with local businesses and Post-Secondary Institutions cultivate sustainable partnerships between the community and the school. This session focuses on peer collaboration aimed on... Read more »

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Tag Target Audience

  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers

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  • 1st Nine Weeks, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)

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  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, College-Going Culture, Cross-Curricular, Identify, Organize, Self-assessment, Student Choice
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The College2Career Forum: OSU Nursing focuses on career exploration in the Health Science fields related to Nursing while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will connect career information with current academic learning while discussing plans for post-secondary opportunities.... Read more »

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  • All Staff or Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Medium Group (at least 10)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
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