Career Bytes

Career Bytes

Do you have an idea of a career path you would like to follow or would like to learn about? The Career Bytes online interviews are short (~5 minute) videos exploring technology or technology-related career paths.  Find (below) interviews that showcase diverse backgrounds, talents, and interest areas -- from game creators to test pilots to rock stars!  Career Bytes profile professionals discussing how they became successful, their challenges and interests, and how technology impacts their daily work.  

Check out a special collection that shows the varied careers of people with NASA and space science connections in NASA's 50th Anniversary Future Forums collection.

Consider having your students create their own Career Bytes using our Career Bytes Interview lesson plan and our Creating Career Bytes Toolkit.  And, go behind the scenes to see of the hows and whys and the creation steps of Career Bytes.

More about Using Career Bytes: The Career Bytes material is an integral part of the Nortel LearniT offerings.  The interview videos directly link to the Nortel LearniT curriculum via its lesson plans and resources.  Career Bytes connects classroom learning with real-world experiences and provides a free, entertaining and valuable tool for high school students to explore and plan for future opportunities.

Career Bytes -- See for yourself!!!!

Behind the Scenes

Perspectives on Education and Future Technologies

John Roese: Nortel Chief Technology Officer John Roese, The former Chief Technology Officer of Nortel sits down with teen host Adrian Tomala to share his vision of where technology and education could lead in the future.
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Impacts of Globalization and Technology on Business and End Users

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Dietmar Wendt, Former President of Nortel Global Services. Mr. Wendt discusses the roles that globalization and technology have on doing business in the 21st century. Real | Windows Media | Flash Video

Creative Imagination and Technology Applications

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Brandon Oldenburg, Executive Creative Director, Reel FX. This interview with Brandon Oldenburg of Reel FX discusses his goals to create animations from a young age, and his job at REEL FX.

Critical Needs in Math and Science Education: Congressional Interviews and Presentations

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Nortel LearniT students presented on Capitol Hill at the Tapping America's Potention (TAP) Coalition Math and Science Fair. Students spoke with US House of Representatives Science Committee Chairman Vern Ehlers (R-MI)  and US Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL) about the importance of math and science education. View their videos and learn more about the event and Nortel LearniT's participation.

Pivotal Importance of Training in 21st Century Technology Tools

torrence robinson cd interview thumbnail Torrence Robinson, Director of Public Affairs, Texas Instruments
During this interview Torrence gives advice to students about the importance of technology and learning how to use it.

Visioneering! Engaging Learners Hands-on in Video Engineering

betsy willis cb interview thumbnail Dr. Betsy Willis, Director of Visioneering
The head of the Engineering Department at Southern Methodist University discusses the Visioneering event in Dallas.

Jump5 Pop Group on Technologies that Rock

jump 5 cb interview thumbnail Jump5, Recording Artists for Sparrow/EMI
Jump5, a group of young recording artists for Sparrow/EMI, sits down with our host to talk about the different technologies they use on tour, on their website, and for personal use.

Interactive "Science Place" CEO on Roles and Goals in Engaging Learners

diana hueter cb interview thumbnail Diana Hueter, CEO of 'The Science Place' in Dallas, TX The CEO of 'The Science Place' in Dallas, TX discusses her career path, the goal of the museum, and her role as President and CEO.

e-Journal Editor/Communications Professor on Optimizing Technology and Learning Options

lisa sparks cb interview thumbnail Lisa Sparks is an Associate Professor of Communications at George Mason University. She is also the editor of Communication Research Reports, an online Communications Journal. Dr. Sparks discusses with our host the use of PowerPoint and other technologies in her classroom.

On Inspiring ALL Learners on a Strong Sci/Tech Foundation for their Futures

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Dr. Arden Bement, Director of the National Science Foundation. In this interview Dr. Bement explains his views on the importance of teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) education in schools. Dr. Bement also talks about preparing students for the 21st century workplace and economy.

Taking Technology Marketing to the Next Level Real-Time

lauren flaherty cb interview thumbnail Lauren Flaherty, former Nortel Chief Marketing Officer. While sitting down with Lauren she talks about her love of advertising and marketing, and her professional experience before becoming Nortel's CMO.

Tech Ed and the Workplace: Past, Present, and Future

tim magner cb interview thumbnail Tim Magner, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. Mr. Magner compares the workforce and education of the past without technology to today's society with endless amounts of technology. In the interview he also talks about the importance of teaching technology in schools, as well as future technology plans for schools. Real | Windows Media | Flash Video

Importance of Technical Innovation, Balance, and Following Your Dreams

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Dion Joannou, the former Nortel President of North America. He talks about the innovation of advanced yet vastly used technology and how it will change in the future. Mr. Joannou advises students to follow your dreams but you need to also have drive.

Excitement of Space Exploration/Data Launch Great Learning and Lab Experiences

bob tolson nasa cb thumbnail Dr. Robert Tolson, National Institute of Aerospace, worked on the NASA Viking Lander. While celebrating the 30th anniversary of the successful Viking missions to Mars, Tolson discussed the impact of the results collected by the Viking landers. Real | Windows Media | Flash

Microtechnology on Mars: With the Right Team and a Backup Plan, Nothing is Impossible!

gustaferro cb interview thumbnail  Angelo Gustaferro, the Business Manager on the NASA Viking Lander. Gustaferro talks about the leadership and the success of the infamous Mars landing mission.