Using MyRoad
in the AVID
Classroom
Fall 2006
Presented by:
Darren Smith
Emerald Middle School
AVID Coordinator
smithd@cajonvalley.net
According to CollegeBoard…
“MyRoad is the College Board’s easy-to-use,
interactive Web site designed to help students
explore majors, colleges, and careers. MyRoad
combines the College Board’s trusted and popular
college search tools with online self-assessments
and in-depth information about majors and
careers. With this unique, personalized tool,
students can plan their futures in a productive and
engaging way.”
Today, you will…
• take a brief guided tour of the MyRoad website &
learn about additional online resources.
• see how AVID students can utilize technology
for career research.
• take time to explore the MyRoad website.
• have your questions about MyRoad answered.
Technology Tip!
• Integrating the Internet for
Meaningful Learning
• By Mark & Cindy Grabe
• A user friendly “how-to” book
QuickTime™ and a
that emphasizes meaningful
TIFF (Uncompressed) decompress or
are needed to see this pic ture. learning with technology for both
teachers and students.
• Not “WIC,” but this book has lots
of “CIC!”
– Communication
– Inquiry
– Collaboration
How can I get started?
• At www.myroad.com, scroll to
the bottom of the page and click
on “Site Map.”
• In the left column, click on
“Start Here! - MyRoad Tour.”
• Click on the Tabs to learn about
the 6 main parts of MyRoad.
Where are the MyRoad online resources?
• Click on the “Counselor’s Connection” link
below (or on your desktop) and scroll down until
you see the “MyRoad Downloads” sections.
• The “Getting Started with MyRoad” contains a
list of PowerPoint slide shows.
• The “MyRoad Lesson Plans,” are grouped by
grade level and include activities for each of the 6
tabs on the MyRoad website.
MyRoad Online Resources
Using the “I.D. Me” Tab
• After selecting the “I.D Me”
tab, students can click on the
“Personality Profiles
Matrix” to learn about each
of the 16 personality types.
• Click on the “ORA
Personality Profiler” and
then select the “Student”
version. The “Profiler” asks
100 questions and takes 20-
30 minutes to complete.
Have students PRINT their final “Career Profile Recommendations” list!!!
About the “Research Careers ” Tab-1
• Organized with 8 broad Topics…
- Broken down into general Careers…
- Contain 450 specific Occupations.
• Each “Career” contains a general “Overview.”
About the “Research Careers ” Tab-2
• Each “Occupation” contains a brief description
of the occupation and specific information about
“Required Education, Licensure or
Certification, Building Your Career, and
Compensation.”
• Other “Occupation” links to try are: “Where
You’ll Work, Outlook, & Perspectives.”
Additional Online Resource
• Not all “Occupations” contain the same
categories or amount of information.
• Refer students to ACT Student Website…
• http://www.actstudent.org
• Free Career Planning online resources
Taking Notes…
Support your AVID students with graphic
organizers such as concept maps that can
serve as “research guides” to assist middle
school students with reading and analyzing
informational texts found on the Internet.
Using Inspiration…
• Introduce students to the basic features of
the software.
• Give access to a “scaffolded” template.
• Emphasize “Content First” & “Graphics
Last.”
• Use the “Diagram View” for displaying &
the “Outline View” for grading!
Template Student
Creating & Sharing…
• Again, introduce students to the basic
features of the software.
• Give access to a “scaffolded” template.
• Emphasize “Content First” & “Graphics
Last.”
• Practice public speaking skills with
PowerPoint presentations.
Template Student
Time to explore…
• MyRoad Website.
• User Name: sandiegoavid
• Password: myroad1
• After you “Sign In,” close the “Counselor’s
Corner” window.
• MyRoad Counselor’s Connection Downloads.
• ACT Website
• Inspiration Template
• PowerPoint Template
Any Questions?
Resources
• MyRoad Website
– http://www.myroad.com
– User Name: sandiegoavid
– Password: myroad1
• San Diego County AVID Students Code: A17399
– For students to create their own MyRoad account.
• My Road Counselor’s Connection Downloads
– http://www.collegeboard.com/prof/counselors/tests/psat/downloads.html#myroad
• ACT Website
– http://www.actstudent.org