Exploring the workscape

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How can an ICT-led careers project open pupils eyes to the world of work all around them? Once students have learnt enough about their individual strengths and aptitudes to narrow down a career choice, they need to explore the workscape to discover what employment opportunities may be available. A 21st century industry trail can be designed in a form which appeals to pupils familiar with, and enthusiastic about, electronic gadgetry. A trail, made up of local employers and places of careers interest, is placed within a PDA. Pupils from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language College in London follow the trail on foot, using sat-nav style maps and directions. They encounter companies where interviews with selected personnel have previously been arranged. The pupils conduct audio interviews and take pictures using the PDA, and this content is later downloaded into a presentation.