WebSite Process -Planning

The Planning Stages

I would like to say I took “pen and paper,” created a Gant chart, and fully integrated my thoughts with planning to align with technology to produce the quintessential website. That is not what I did. That’s never what I do. It would be easier and less time-consuming, but where is the adventure? I enjoy not knowing what I’m doing, going down that rabbit hole and seeing what is there. Trial and error are the way for me. I started with the goal of creating a website, but then I needed to determine the content. The following are the 4 goals I want to accomplish when developing the site. When considering these goals, some have been maturing for a while, while others are more current.

Four Website Goals

I had a professor, John Hardesty, who kept in touch with his graduates and would act as an intermediary for graduate job postings. His graduates would climb the corporate ladder and inevitably be looking for new, graduate-level employees. These senior-level managers would send John their job postings, and he would e-mail the job to his list of graduates. It was an excellent idea, but John needed much effort to maintain this system. I wanted to create a process where I could provide the same service with less effort. Welcome to my Job Blog.

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The second goal is to be able to share Health and Safety information as I find it. This service would be beneficial for students, graduates and me personally.

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The third goal is to chronicle my experiences with Athabasca University’s Masters of Education. An e-portfolio shared with the world. I have completed notes as I go in OneNote, but why wouldn’t I share my adventure with others. As an added incentive, most work will be completed if I choose the portfolio route.

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The last goal is a bit more esoteric I have had musings about opening my own Health and Safety training company. For this, I need to have a launch point. If I learn how to maintain the website before this business is launched, it will be much more professional.

Next Steps

The next step is to select the tools to accomplish these goals.

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Process – Tools
Learning Process
Introduction
Learning Reflections
Conclusion
References

A Study in Self-Directed Learning Through Technology

Personal Website Development

Learning Through Action

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I consider myself a student for life and make it a point to acquire new knowledge daily; yet, I have never been good at chronicling my experiences; the following is my attempt to do so. In the course I am taking at Athabasca University, MDDE 610, one of the tasks is to learn something new by using technology to help you learn on your own.

I have wanted to learn how to design a website for many years. This assignment has provided me with a fantastic chance to do so. As with most learning opportunities, this is only the beginning. I believe I have established a solid foundation.

As someone with a growth mindset, I welcome your feedback.

Come participate in my musings while I develop my website.

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Introduction

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Introduction
Learning Process
Learning Reflections
Conclusion
References

Scholarships

Here are some scholarships that are available for Health and Safety

CCOHS – Annual Scholarship (LINK)

The CCOHS Council of Governors established this scholarship fund in 2002 in the memory of Dick Martin, a tireless health and safety advocate and a pioneer of workplace health and safety in Canada.

Awarded annually, this $3,000 national scholarship is available to any student enrolled, either full-time or part-time, in an occupational health and safety related course or program leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma or degree at an accredited college or university in Canada. Programs include mine safety, occupational or industrial health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management or other related safety degree program.

To apply for the award, post secondary students are invited to submit a 1,000-1,200 word essay, cover letter and completed online application form

Conestoga College Scholarships

Here are some resources to assist at Conestoga.

https://www.conestogac.on.ca/international/apply-to-conestoga/awards-and-scholarships

Safety Jobs

I have had many people ask if I know where to find Safety Jobs,

Hopefully, this page will help folks who are looking for work. Also, if you are an employer and wish to post here, please contact me, and I will happily post-Safety Jobs.

Job Boards –

Health and Safety Search

The following are a few Internet Directories that you may find helpful. If there are others you think might be helpful, let me know through the feedback form, and I will add them to the list.

Indeed
Zip Recruiter
Linkedin
Job Bank
Workopolis
BCRSP
Conestoga Career

Let’s tap into our network.

I had a professor when I graduated who sent out an e-mail to those students who wanted to know about job opportunities.

Graduates would know of a job and send it to him, and then the current students would receive an e-mail blast with the job details.

I would like to recreate that here with a bit of a modern twist.

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Help a person

If you are aware of a job opportunity, let’s share it with others in this community.

Let me know by filling in the form and attaching the job description. I will post it on the site so others will see it.

Rules For Posted Jobs

The following posts are intended as a free service.

For this reason, it is up to the users to maintain and identify issues. The owner of this website is not responsible for the jobs posted or the quality of applicants. Please read the following link from the Job Bank to understand the risks and guard against those risks.

JOB BANK JOB SEARCH SAFETY

Postings

If you wish to post a job, simply put a link in the chat box below or contact me with the details, and I will publish jobs that relate to Health and Safety or Instructional Design.