What makes a great networker? Learners explore valuable life skills and interpersonal character traits, and consider how to present oneself in the most effective way during an opportunity to network. 

Concepts

communication, networking, social networking, interpersonal communication, career skills, life skills

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Classroom Considerations

• This lesson approaches the concept of networking and how to conduct oneself from a very specific viewpoint. Impress upon learners the value of communicating with diverse groups of people, and of having genuine, rather than falsified, interest in their work
• Teaching tips will require you to construct additional materials to complete the lesson
• It will be important to supplement this lesson with other materials and activities on how to engage in clear, effective communication

Pros

• Great social networking infographic (see included materials)
• Engaging, interactive icebreaker activity
• Includes a supplemental worksheet and instructor notes

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a