Hi everyone,
This will be my last blog post for the fall semester. The week of December 16, we will just be reviewing for final exams. All of my final exams are comprised of test questions from chapter tests. All questions are either matching, multiple choice, or true/false. There are no short answer questions. My Computers 1 exam also includes short portions completing tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel.
On December 16, all chapter tests will be handed back to students and corrected to be used as study guides for final exams. These tests MUST be returned to me on or before the day of the final exam. Students who do not return their chapter tests to me will have their exam grade reduced by 50%. Students are not required to take their tests with them.
Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
Students will complete a survey activity and use Excel to chart their results. We will walk through the third project in Excel together this week. Students will not be tested on the chapter, just introduced to a few more advanced concepts that we didn't have time to cover in full.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will take a test over chapter 7 and I will also collect their notes. The rest of the week, we will do a quick introduction to savings options. There will be a quiz over this material on Friday. Study guides for the quiz will be due on Thursday.
Business Law
This is our debate week. Students will spend Monday and Tuesday preparing their arguments and making visual aids Wednesday and Thursday will be spent debating and on Friday we will have an end-of-class party.
I think that's it for the rest of the semester. I hope everyone has a fantastic break. Happy holidays!
MD
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Week of December 2
Hi everyone,
Only three weeks left in the fall semester! Students still have time to get grades up before exams. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue to create Excel spreadsheets this week. On Thursday, we will review and on Friday they will take a test over project 2.
Business Concepts
We will continue discussing credit this week, including avoiding the minimum payment trap and the importance of reading the fine print before using any type of credit. Chapter study guides will be due on Friday.
Business Law
At the beginning of the week we will be watching the movie Twelve Angry Men. For all other movies I show, I have students write response papers about the movie. But, this one is just for them to enjoy. Later in the week, I will be introducing the debates that students will participate in next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Only three weeks left in the fall semester! Students still have time to get grades up before exams. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue to create Excel spreadsheets this week. On Thursday, we will review and on Friday they will take a test over project 2.
Business Concepts
We will continue discussing credit this week, including avoiding the minimum payment trap and the importance of reading the fine print before using any type of credit. Chapter study guides will be due on Friday.
Business Law
At the beginning of the week we will be watching the movie Twelve Angry Men. For all other movies I show, I have students write response papers about the movie. But, this one is just for them to enjoy. Later in the week, I will be introducing the debates that students will participate in next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Week of November 25
Hi everyone,
A short week this week. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating worksheets in Excel. Wednesday will be a make up day for students to complete any missing work.
Business Concepts
I postponed starting the credit chapter until this week. Students will look at a credit card statement and learn about different types of credit. There should be no outside homework.
Business Law
Students have now completed all chapter tests for this class. For the remainder of the semester, we will do a variety of activities, many focusing on current events. This week, we will focus on healthcare.
On Monday, students will research how other countries provide healthcare to citizens. They will also be given a survey to ask an adult to complete asking a few brief questions about the Affordable Care Act. Surveys will be due Wednesday. On Tuesday they will learn how the Affordable Care Act works and arguments for and against its implementation. On Wednesday, we will review the survey results.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and Happy Thanksgiving!
MD
A short week this week. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating worksheets in Excel. Wednesday will be a make up day for students to complete any missing work.
Business Concepts
I postponed starting the credit chapter until this week. Students will look at a credit card statement and learn about different types of credit. There should be no outside homework.
Business Law
Students have now completed all chapter tests for this class. For the remainder of the semester, we will do a variety of activities, many focusing on current events. This week, we will focus on healthcare.
On Monday, students will research how other countries provide healthcare to citizens. They will also be given a survey to ask an adult to complete asking a few brief questions about the Affordable Care Act. Surveys will be due Wednesday. On Tuesday they will learn how the Affordable Care Act works and arguments for and against its implementation. On Wednesday, we will review the survey results.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and Happy Thanksgiving!
MD
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Week of November 18
Hi everyone,
Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating spreadsheets in Excel using average, max, and min functions.
Business Concepts
Checking packets will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students will have all hour in class on Monday to work on packets. On Tuesday, I will answer any final questions and we will review for the test. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 6 and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start a chapter on the use of credit.
Business Law
On Monday, students will watch a video about the use of forensic science in the courtroom. On Tuesday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8 and students will complete a case brief. On Wednesday, we will review for a test over chapter 8 and on Thursday, students will take the test and I will collect their notes. On Friday, we will begin discussing the importance of capacity in contract law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating spreadsheets in Excel using average, max, and min functions.
Business Concepts
Checking packets will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students will have all hour in class on Monday to work on packets. On Tuesday, I will answer any final questions and we will review for the test. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 6 and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start a chapter on the use of credit.
Business Law
On Monday, students will watch a video about the use of forensic science in the courtroom. On Tuesday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8 and students will complete a case brief. On Wednesday, we will review for a test over chapter 8 and on Thursday, students will take the test and I will collect their notes. On Friday, we will begin discussing the importance of capacity in contract law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, November 11, 2013
Week of November 11
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our veterans, past and present, for their service to our country. Your service is so very appreciated.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Tuesday, we will review Excel - Project 1 and on Wednesday, we will take a test over the chapter. On Thursday and Friday, we will complete the first spreadsheet in Excel - Project 2 together.
Business Concepts
Students continue to work on checking packets this week. I don't think we will get them finished this week, but all work should be completed in class. Study guides for the chapter will be due on Friday.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 6, over offer and acceptance in contracts. On Wednesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will begin chapter 8, over consideration in contracts.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our veterans, past and present, for their service to our country. Your service is so very appreciated.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Tuesday, we will review Excel - Project 1 and on Wednesday, we will take a test over the chapter. On Thursday and Friday, we will complete the first spreadsheet in Excel - Project 2 together.
Business Concepts
Students continue to work on checking packets this week. I don't think we will get them finished this week, but all work should be completed in class. Study guides for the chapter will be due on Friday.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 6, over offer and acceptance in contracts. On Wednesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will begin chapter 8, over consideration in contracts.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Week of November 4
Hi everyone,
We've made it to November. It's hard to believe it, but we only have seven more weeks left in this semester. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using the SUM function and applying basic formatting.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 6, over checking accounts. Students will complete a checking account packet provided by First National Bank. The packet will be completed in class, with participation points awarded daily for working in class. Finished packets will be worth 150 points, which is the equivalent of approximately three tests. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will start chapter 6 this week, over contract law. Students will learn about offer and acceptance and the requirements of a contract. They will complete case briefs of actual contract disputes. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
We've made it to November. It's hard to believe it, but we only have seven more weeks left in this semester. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using the SUM function and applying basic formatting.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 6, over checking accounts. Students will complete a checking account packet provided by First National Bank. The packet will be completed in class, with participation points awarded daily for working in class. Finished packets will be worth 150 points, which is the equivalent of approximately three tests. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will start chapter 6 this week, over contract law. Students will learn about offer and acceptance and the requirements of a contract. They will complete case briefs of actual contract disputes. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Week of October 28th
Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe we are in the last week of October already. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
This week we will start Microsoft Excel. We will walk through the first project together and at the end of the week, students will try a spreadsheet on their own. In the past, I have found that students typically earn higher grades on Excel activities than they did on Word activities.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will continue creating budgets for themselves, finding housing, a car, and other necessities without spending more than their income allows. Last week, I told students that study guides would be due at the end of the hour on Monday. Instead, they will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. Depending on how quickly students complete their individual budgets, we will take a test over this chapter on either Wednesday or Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish watching A Civil Action. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will work on their response essays over the movie. On Thursday, we will start chapter 6, introducing contract law. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
It's hard to believe we are in the last week of October already. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
This week we will start Microsoft Excel. We will walk through the first project together and at the end of the week, students will try a spreadsheet on their own. In the past, I have found that students typically earn higher grades on Excel activities than they did on Word activities.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will continue creating budgets for themselves, finding housing, a car, and other necessities without spending more than their income allows. Last week, I told students that study guides would be due at the end of the hour on Monday. Instead, they will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. Depending on how quickly students complete their individual budgets, we will take a test over this chapter on either Wednesday or Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish watching A Civil Action. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will work on their response essays over the movie. On Thursday, we will start chapter 6, introducing contract law. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Week of October 21
Hi everyone,
Monday is the first day of the second quarter and everyone gets a fresh start with their grades. We have another four-day week, as well. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and take a test over Word - Project 3 on Tuesday and Wednesday. The test is being scheduled for two days because most of the students in this class are freshmen and sophomores. These grades will be taking the Explore and PLAN tests on either Tuesday or Wednesday during our class. So, they will take the Word test on the day they are not at their grade-level tests. Juniors and seniors will all take the test on Tuesday and have a study hall on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will do some type of fun activity because I don't want to start Excel right before a three-day weekend.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will take a test over chapter 4 on taxes. I will also collect notes that day. On Tuesday, we will start a chapter over budgeting. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 5 over civil law. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will also collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start a movie titled A Civil Action about a civil lawsuit in Woburn, MA. After watching the movie, students will write responses essays. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday is the first day of the second quarter and everyone gets a fresh start with their grades. We have another four-day week, as well. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and take a test over Word - Project 3 on Tuesday and Wednesday. The test is being scheduled for two days because most of the students in this class are freshmen and sophomores. These grades will be taking the Explore and PLAN tests on either Tuesday or Wednesday during our class. So, they will take the Word test on the day they are not at their grade-level tests. Juniors and seniors will all take the test on Tuesday and have a study hall on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will do some type of fun activity because I don't want to start Excel right before a three-day weekend.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will take a test over chapter 4 on taxes. I will also collect notes that day. On Tuesday, we will start a chapter over budgeting. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 5 over civil law. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will also collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start a movie titled A Civil Action about a civil lawsuit in Woburn, MA. After watching the movie, students will write responses essays. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, October 14, 2013
Week of October 14
Hi everyone,
We've made it to the final week of the first quarter. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue typing business letters and creating letterheads. They will complete the chapter reading guide which is to be used as a study tool for the chapter test. The test is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 22.
Business Concepts
We will finish the taxes chapter this week. Chapter study guides are due on Wednesday and students will take a test over the chapter on Thursday. I will also collect notes on that day. On Friday, a representative from Land of Lincoln credit union will be coming in to do a budgeting simulation.
Business Law
We will continue the chapter over civil law this week. Students will complete a case brief and watch episodes of People's Court. Chapter study guides will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
We've made it to the final week of the first quarter. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue typing business letters and creating letterheads. They will complete the chapter reading guide which is to be used as a study tool for the chapter test. The test is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 22.
Business Concepts
We will finish the taxes chapter this week. Chapter study guides are due on Wednesday and students will take a test over the chapter on Thursday. I will also collect notes on that day. On Friday, a representative from Land of Lincoln credit union will be coming in to do a budgeting simulation.
Business Law
We will continue the chapter over civil law this week. Students will complete a case brief and watch episodes of People's Court. Chapter study guides will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Week of October 7
Hi everyone,
We have two more weeks left in the first quarter and they are each four-day weeks. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
Students will continue typing letters, including letterheads and tables. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue covering taxes this week. Students will look at W-2 forms and fill out 1040EZs. There should not be any outside homework.
Business Law
On Monday and Tuesday, students will present their criminal trial projects. On Wednesday, we will start the next chapter, over civil law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
We have two more weeks left in the first quarter and they are each four-day weeks. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
Students will continue typing letters, including letterheads and tables. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue covering taxes this week. Students will look at W-2 forms and fill out 1040EZs. There should not be any outside homework.
Business Law
On Monday and Tuesday, students will present their criminal trial projects. On Wednesday, we will start the next chapter, over civil law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Week of September 30
Hi everyone,
Thanks to all the parents who made it to parent/teacher conferences. I enjoyed meeting all of you.
Monday and Tuesday will be the same for all of my classes this week. On Monday, we will review and on Tuesday we will take a chapter test. Computers 1 classes will be testing over research paper formatting, business concepts will be testing over careers and business law will be testing over criminal law. In both business concepts and business law, I will also collect chapter notes on Tuesday. Here is the schedule for the rest of the week:
Computers 1
We will start our last project in Word, over letterheads and business letters. We will work through the first one together starting on Wednesday.
Business Concepts
Study guides for the careers chapter are due on Monday. We will grade them in class so students can use them to study for the test on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will start a chapter over income taxes. Students will fill out a W-4 form this week and next week we will start filling out 1040EZ forms. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
Students will continue working on their group criminal trials projects. Depending on how quickly they get finished, we may start the presentations on Friday, but if that is not enough time, we will start them at the beginning of next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Thanks to all the parents who made it to parent/teacher conferences. I enjoyed meeting all of you.
Monday and Tuesday will be the same for all of my classes this week. On Monday, we will review and on Tuesday we will take a chapter test. Computers 1 classes will be testing over research paper formatting, business concepts will be testing over careers and business law will be testing over criminal law. In both business concepts and business law, I will also collect chapter notes on Tuesday. Here is the schedule for the rest of the week:
Computers 1
We will start our last project in Word, over letterheads and business letters. We will work through the first one together starting on Wednesday.
Business Concepts
Study guides for the careers chapter are due on Monday. We will grade them in class so students can use them to study for the test on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will start a chapter over income taxes. Students will fill out a W-4 form this week and next week we will start filling out 1040EZ forms. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
Students will continue working on their group criminal trials projects. Depending on how quickly they get finished, we may start the presentations on Friday, but if that is not enough time, we will start them at the beginning of next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Week of September 23
Hi everyone,
I have been grading all day today and should have new grades posted in TeacherEase this evening. If not this evening, definitely before 9 a.m. tomorrow. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled this week on Thursday evening and on Friday afternoon. I hope many of you will have a chance to stop by my room.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue typing MLA formatted reports, using correct citation methods. No test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue the chapter on careers this week. Each student will write a short paragraph about a career that he/she researched and will compare it with values, interests, and abilities. Later in the week, they will fill out Subway applications and learn about proper interviewing behavior. Study guides for this chapter will be due on Monday, September 30.
Business Law
We will continue the chapter on criminal law this week. Students will be put into groups to complete research projects on famous criminal trials. Each group will write a paper, create a PowerPoint, and give a presentation to the class about their famous criminal trial. These presentations will be given sometime next week. Study guides for this chapter will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I have been grading all day today and should have new grades posted in TeacherEase this evening. If not this evening, definitely before 9 a.m. tomorrow. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled this week on Thursday evening and on Friday afternoon. I hope many of you will have a chance to stop by my room.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue typing MLA formatted reports, using correct citation methods. No test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue the chapter on careers this week. Each student will write a short paragraph about a career that he/she researched and will compare it with values, interests, and abilities. Later in the week, they will fill out Subway applications and learn about proper interviewing behavior. Study guides for this chapter will be due on Monday, September 30.
Business Law
We will continue the chapter on criminal law this week. Students will be put into groups to complete research projects on famous criminal trials. Each group will write a paper, create a PowerPoint, and give a presentation to the class about their famous criminal trial. These presentations will be given sometime next week. Study guides for this chapter will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Week of September 16
Hi everyone,
This week is homecoming week. Along with the assemblies and costumes that are expected, here is what I'm hoping to get accomplished:
Computers 1
We will continue working on the first MLA formatted report together. Then, students will complete a reading guide for the chapter, which will be useful as a study guide when we take a test in a couple of weeks.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 2. On Tuesday, students will take a test and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3, over careers and finding a job. Students will research two careers that are of interest and learn about job applications and interviews.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 3. On Tuesday, students will take a test and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 4, over criminal law. Students will look at the Illinois Criminal Code and research a famous criminal trial.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
This week is homecoming week. Along with the assemblies and costumes that are expected, here is what I'm hoping to get accomplished:
Computers 1
We will continue working on the first MLA formatted report together. Then, students will complete a reading guide for the chapter, which will be useful as a study guide when we take a test in a couple of weeks.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 2. On Tuesday, students will take a test and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3, over careers and finding a job. Students will research two careers that are of interest and learn about job applications and interviews.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 3. On Tuesday, students will take a test and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 4, over criminal law. Students will look at the Illinois Criminal Code and research a famous criminal trial.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Week of September 9
Hi everyone,
I'll be out this week on Wednesday and students have an 11:45 dismissal on Friday. Here is what I have planned for the week:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over Word - Project 1. The test includes a written portion, taken from the chapter reading guide, and a production portion requiring the creation of a flyer. On Wednesday, students will watch a documentary on Steve Jobs and on Thursday, we will start Word - Project 2 over research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, but will learn about MLA formatting requirements and how to complete them using Word.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish up the notes for chapter 2. Chapter study guides are due on Tuesday. This week, students will be finishing up identity theft PowerPoints and creating posters about common consumer complaints.
Business Law
On Monday, we will discuss the PowerPoints students created last week on cyberlaw. Then, we will start chapter 3, over the court system. Students will learn about the U. S. Supreme Court and will compete a research paper over one of the current justices on the court.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I'll be out this week on Wednesday and students have an 11:45 dismissal on Friday. Here is what I have planned for the week:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over Word - Project 1. The test includes a written portion, taken from the chapter reading guide, and a production portion requiring the creation of a flyer. On Wednesday, students will watch a documentary on Steve Jobs and on Thursday, we will start Word - Project 2 over research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, but will learn about MLA formatting requirements and how to complete them using Word.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish up the notes for chapter 2. Chapter study guides are due on Tuesday. This week, students will be finishing up identity theft PowerPoints and creating posters about common consumer complaints.
Business Law
On Monday, we will discuss the PowerPoints students created last week on cyberlaw. Then, we will start chapter 3, over the court system. Students will learn about the U. S. Supreme Court and will compete a research paper over one of the current justices on the court.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, September 2, 2013
Week of September 2
Hi everyone,
Hopefully everyone has enjoyed their three-day weekend. Here is what I have planned for the short week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers in class. Later in the week, students will create flyers for events of their choice.
Business Concepts
We will start chapter 2, over consumer protection. This week, activities include looking at Consumer Reports magazine and checking out business reviews provided by the Better Business Bureau. Later in the week, students will do some independent research on identity theft.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review for a test over chapter 1. On Wednesday, we will take the test and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will be making PowerPoints on the issue of cyber law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Hopefully everyone has enjoyed their three-day weekend. Here is what I have planned for the short week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers in class. Later in the week, students will create flyers for events of their choice.
Business Concepts
We will start chapter 2, over consumer protection. This week, activities include looking at Consumer Reports magazine and checking out business reviews provided by the Better Business Bureau. Later in the week, students will do some independent research on identity theft.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review for a test over chapter 1. On Wednesday, we will take the test and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will be making PowerPoints on the issue of cyber law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Week of August 26
Hi everyone,
We all made it through the first week. This next week looks to be a hot one, but hopefully it will cool off soon. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week.
Computers 1
We will continue the first project in Word which covers making flyers with a variety of different formatting. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 1 over the economy, discussing supply and demand and the decision-making process. I pushed back the due date for study guides. Study guides 1 and 2 will be due on Monday and study guides 3 and 4 will be due on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will review the chapter and on Thursday we will take a test.. I will also collect and grade notes on that day.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish up notes for chapter 1, covering business ethics. We will start a movie about Bernie Madoff. On Tuesday, we will finish the movie and students will begin working on a short response essay. All chapter study guides will be due on Wednesday. On either Thursday or Friday, we will have a test over the chapter. I will also collect notes on that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
We all made it through the first week. This next week looks to be a hot one, but hopefully it will cool off soon. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week.
Computers 1
We will continue the first project in Word which covers making flyers with a variety of different formatting. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 1 over the economy, discussing supply and demand and the decision-making process. I pushed back the due date for study guides. Study guides 1 and 2 will be due on Monday and study guides 3 and 4 will be due on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will review the chapter and on Thursday we will take a test.. I will also collect and grade notes on that day.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish up notes for chapter 1, covering business ethics. We will start a movie about Bernie Madoff. On Tuesday, we will finish the movie and students will begin working on a short response essay. All chapter study guides will be due on Wednesday. On either Thursday or Friday, we will have a test over the chapter. I will also collect notes on that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Week of August 19
Hi everyone,
Thanks for stopping by my classroom blog. This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
In all classes, Monday will be spent on a school-wide event where students will be given tours of the school and taught the expectations for the school year: Responsible, Respectful, and Ready. The day will end with everyone on the footfall field taking part in a variety of fun activities. On Tuesday, I will hand out the syllabus for each class and let everyone know what to expect during the semester.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
On Wednesday, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 1
This class covers both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create flyers, reports, and letterheads in Word during the first quarter. Excel will be introduced during the second quarter when students create charts and graphs for various data. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement. There will not be work to take home for this class, as it is all completed in the computer lab. However, students will be responsible for studying for tests.
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. This week, we will start chapter 1. Students will read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and create a brief (summary) of the case. There should not be any outside homework.
That should be it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Thanks for stopping by my classroom blog. This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
In all classes, Monday will be spent on a school-wide event where students will be given tours of the school and taught the expectations for the school year: Responsible, Respectful, and Ready. The day will end with everyone on the footfall field taking part in a variety of fun activities. On Tuesday, I will hand out the syllabus for each class and let everyone know what to expect during the semester.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
On Wednesday, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 1
This class covers both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create flyers, reports, and letterheads in Word during the first quarter. Excel will be introduced during the second quarter when students create charts and graphs for various data. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement. There will not be work to take home for this class, as it is all completed in the computer lab. However, students will be responsible for studying for tests.
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. This week, we will start chapter 1. Students will read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and create a brief (summary) of the case. There should not be any outside homework.
That should be it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Week of May 20 - 24
Hi everyone,
I apologize for not posting last weekend. My sister got married and I seem to have totally forgotten my blog. This will be my last blog post of the year. My classes have been great this semester and I hope the classes have been a positive experience for everyone.
The final exams for my classes are made up of questions from chapter tests. All questions are multiple choice, matching, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank with a word bank. The Computers 1 exam also includes production portions in Word and Excel.
On Monday, all chapter tests will be returned to students and we will correct them in class. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the final exam (or before) or the exam grade will be docked 50%. Students are not required to take chapter tests home.
That's it for this year. I hope everyone has a fantastic summer.
MD
I apologize for not posting last weekend. My sister got married and I seem to have totally forgotten my blog. This will be my last blog post of the year. My classes have been great this semester and I hope the classes have been a positive experience for everyone.
The final exams for my classes are made up of questions from chapter tests. All questions are multiple choice, matching, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank with a word bank. The Computers 1 exam also includes production portions in Word and Excel.
On Monday, all chapter tests will be returned to students and we will correct them in class. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the final exam (or before) or the exam grade will be docked 50%. Students are not required to take chapter tests home.
That's it for this year. I hope everyone has a fantastic summer.
MD
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Week of May 6 - 10
Hi everyone,
Last full week of class for seniors and three more weeks for everyone else. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working on using absolute references in Excel worksheets this week. On Wednesday, we will review and on Thursday we will take a test over the chapter.
Business Concepts
We will finish up the chapter on saving and investing this week. On Tuesday, study guides 1 and 2 are due and on Wednesday, study guides 3 and 4 are due. We will review on Wednesday and take a test over the chapter on Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Last week, students started using weseed.com, which is an online stock market simulation. Stocks are checked every day in class and many students are really getting in to the experience. At the end of the day on May 10, I will see who has made the most money in each class. The top three earners will receive extra credit points.
Also, if you check TeacherEase, you may have noticed that I removed the credit video assignment. I decided not to grade these, as we had many technical difficulties and students were becoming frustrated with the performance of the software we were using to edit. I'll have to try something different next year if I decide to do videos.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Last full week of class for seniors and three more weeks for everyone else. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working on using absolute references in Excel worksheets this week. On Wednesday, we will review and on Thursday we will take a test over the chapter.
Business Concepts
We will finish up the chapter on saving and investing this week. On Tuesday, study guides 1 and 2 are due and on Wednesday, study guides 3 and 4 are due. We will review on Wednesday and take a test over the chapter on Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Last week, students started using weseed.com, which is an online stock market simulation. Stocks are checked every day in class and many students are really getting in to the experience. At the end of the day on May 10, I will see who has made the most money in each class. The top three earners will receive extra credit points.
Also, if you check TeacherEase, you may have noticed that I removed the credit video assignment. I decided not to grade these, as we had many technical difficulties and students were becoming frustrated with the performance of the software we were using to edit. I'll have to try something different next year if I decide to do videos.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Week of April 29 - May 3
Hi everyone,
Seniors have two weeks left and everyone else has four weeks to go. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will continue working through Excel project 3. These are rather large worksheets and usually take a couple of days to finish. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will start a chapter over saving and investing. This is the last regular chapter of the semester. There should be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Seniors have two weeks left and everyone else has four weeks to go. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will continue working through Excel project 3. These are rather large worksheets and usually take a couple of days to finish. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will start a chapter over saving and investing. This is the last regular chapter of the semester. There should be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Week of April 22 - 26
Hi everyone,
Here's what I have planned for the last full week of April:
Computers 1
We will start the last Excel project together at the beginning of the week and then students will complete a reading guide over the material. This project builds on the concepts learned so far and covers relative and absolute cell references.
Business Concepts
We will continue covering credit this week. Study guides 1 and 2 will be due on Tuesday and study guides 3 and 4 will be due on Wednesday. We will review on Thursday and take a test over the chapter on Friday. I will also collect notes that day. Monday - Wednesday, students will work in groups to create movies about using credit responsibly.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here's what I have planned for the last full week of April:
Computers 1
We will start the last Excel project together at the beginning of the week and then students will complete a reading guide over the material. This project builds on the concepts learned so far and covers relative and absolute cell references.
Business Concepts
We will continue covering credit this week. Study guides 1 and 2 will be due on Tuesday and study guides 3 and 4 will be due on Wednesday. We will review on Thursday and take a test over the chapter on Friday. I will also collect notes that day. Monday - Wednesday, students will work in groups to create movies about using credit responsibly.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Week of April 15 - 19
Hi everyone,
The weather is getting nicer every day and we get closer to summer vacation each week. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday and Tuesday, students will complete Excel worksheets and design them as they choose. On Wednesday, we will review for a test over project 2 and on Thursday we will take the test.
Business Concepts
On Monday and Tuesday, students will watch a documentary called In Debt We Trust to introduce the next chapter over using credit responsibly. On Wednesday, we will start notes for the chapter. There should be no outside homework.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one!
MD
The weather is getting nicer every day and we get closer to summer vacation each week. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday and Tuesday, students will complete Excel worksheets and design them as they choose. On Wednesday, we will review for a test over project 2 and on Thursday we will take the test.
Business Concepts
On Monday and Tuesday, students will watch a documentary called In Debt We Trust to introduce the next chapter over using credit responsibly. On Wednesday, we will start notes for the chapter. There should be no outside homework.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Week of April 8 - 12
Hi everyone,
I hope you all enjoyed spring break. Believe it or not, the school year will be over in just a few short weeks. Here is what I have planned for this one:
Computers 1
Students will continue working with formulas in Excel. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue working on checking packets in class this week, Monday - Wednesday. Students earn daily participation points for using class time wisely. On Thursday, we will review checking accounts and on Friday we will take a test over the chapter. Checking packets will also be due on Friday at the end of the hour. Just a reminder that these packets are worth 150 points (equivalent to approximately three tests). It is very difficult, if not impossible, to pass 4th quarter if a checking packet is not turned in.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I hope you all enjoyed spring break. Believe it or not, the school year will be over in just a few short weeks. Here is what I have planned for this one:
Computers 1
Students will continue working with formulas in Excel. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue working on checking packets in class this week, Monday - Wednesday. Students earn daily participation points for using class time wisely. On Thursday, we will review checking accounts and on Friday we will take a test over the chapter. Checking packets will also be due on Friday at the end of the hour. Just a reminder that these packets are worth 150 points (equivalent to approximately three tests). It is very difficult, if not impossible, to pass 4th quarter if a checking packet is not turned in.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, March 25, 2013
Week of March 24 - 28
Hi everyone,
I hope you all enjoyed such an unexpected snow day. Here is what I have planned for this short week:
Computers 1
We will start Excel project 2 this week, which covers averaging and finding the maximum and minimum in a set of numbers. Students will also learn new formatting options.
Business Concepts
We will continue the checking packets this week. These packets are worth 150 points (equal to approximately three tests). They won't be finished until after spring break and should be completed entirely in class. Usually, only students who are absent or do not use class time wisely need to take their packets home to be completed. While working on the checking packets, students will need to bring both a pencil and a blue or black pen to class each day.
We will also be going over the reading guide that was completed last week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a fantastic spring break!
MD
I hope you all enjoyed such an unexpected snow day. Here is what I have planned for this short week:
Computers 1
We will start Excel project 2 this week, which covers averaging and finding the maximum and minimum in a set of numbers. Students will also learn new formatting options.
Business Concepts
We will continue the checking packets this week. These packets are worth 150 points (equal to approximately three tests). They won't be finished until after spring break and should be completed entirely in class. Usually, only students who are absent or do not use class time wisely need to take their packets home to be completed. While working on the checking packets, students will need to bring both a pencil and a blue or black pen to class each day.
We will also be going over the reading guide that was completed last week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a fantastic spring break!
MD
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Week of March 18 - 22
Hi everyone,
This week is always the craziest week of the year for me, because it is the week of the school play and I am one of the directors. We would love to have you attend this year's play, Black Hearts and Bearded Ladies, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, in the high school gym.
My students get a bit of a break, at least towards the end of the week. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review Excel Project 1 and on Tuesday we will take a test over the chapter. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will watch a movie about the 101 greatest gadgets ever made. Friday is a half day and will be a day for students to make up any work they may be missing.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will work on their chapter 17 reading guides in class. On Tuesday, the reading guides are due and we will begin to discuss checking accounts. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will watch a movie about common cons and how to avoid falling into a trap. On Friday, I won't see my business concepts classes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
This week is always the craziest week of the year for me, because it is the week of the school play and I am one of the directors. We would love to have you attend this year's play, Black Hearts and Bearded Ladies, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, in the high school gym.
My students get a bit of a break, at least towards the end of the week. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review Excel Project 1 and on Tuesday we will take a test over the chapter. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will watch a movie about the 101 greatest gadgets ever made. Friday is a half day and will be a day for students to make up any work they may be missing.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will work on their chapter 17 reading guides in class. On Tuesday, the reading guides are due and we will begin to discuss checking accounts. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will watch a movie about common cons and how to avoid falling into a trap. On Friday, I won't see my business concepts classes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Week of March 11 - 15
Hi everyone,
All grades for the 3rd quarter are in TeacherEase. Unless your child has an assignment marked "missing," the current average will be the quarter grade. The office will be printing and sending report cards some time this week.
Here is the schedule for the first week of the 4th quarter:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using the SUM function and learning about formatting. No test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue the budgeting chapter this week. Study guides are due on Tuesday. On Monday and Tuesday, students will work on creating their own budgets for life after high school. On Thursday, I will collect notes and students will take a test over the chapter.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
All grades for the 3rd quarter are in TeacherEase. Unless your child has an assignment marked "missing," the current average will be the quarter grade. The office will be printing and sending report cards some time this week.
Here is the schedule for the first week of the 4th quarter:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using the SUM function and learning about formatting. No test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue the budgeting chapter this week. Study guides are due on Tuesday. On Monday and Tuesday, students will work on creating their own budgets for life after high school. On Thursday, I will collect notes and students will take a test over the chapter.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Week of March 4 - 8
Hi everyone,
We have reached the last week of the 3rd quarter. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review the chapter over letterheads and business letters. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter. On Wednesday, students will be introduced to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program, and we will begin working through the first project together.
Business Concepts
On Monday and Tuesday, students will work in groups to create Powerpoints. Each PowerPoint will include 10 important facts useful for everyday life learned in the first quarter of the class. Students will be graded on information, readability, pictures/animations, proofreading, and overall effort.
On Wednesday, a guest speaker will talk to the classes about careers and options after high school. On Thursday, we will start chapter 16 over budgeting. There should be no outside of class homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
We have reached the last week of the 3rd quarter. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review the chapter over letterheads and business letters. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter. On Wednesday, students will be introduced to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program, and we will begin working through the first project together.
Business Concepts
On Monday and Tuesday, students will work in groups to create Powerpoints. Each PowerPoint will include 10 important facts useful for everyday life learned in the first quarter of the class. Students will be graded on information, readability, pictures/animations, proofreading, and overall effort.
On Wednesday, a guest speaker will talk to the classes about careers and options after high school. On Thursday, we will start chapter 16 over budgeting. There should be no outside of class homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Week of February 25 - March 1
Hi,
I hope everyone enjoyed the snow days last week. Thanks to the extra days off, I'm completely caught up with grading. All grades are in TeacherEase for you to view. It's hard to believe, but there are only two weeks left of 3rd quarter; time for that final push to get grades up. Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 1
We will continue typing business letters and creating letterheads. No test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue discussing taxes this week. All study guides will be due on Tuesday (pushed back due to snow days). We will review on Wednesday and take a test on Thursday over taxes. I will also collect notes on that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
I hope everyone enjoyed the snow days last week. Thanks to the extra days off, I'm completely caught up with grading. All grades are in TeacherEase for you to view. It's hard to believe, but there are only two weeks left of 3rd quarter; time for that final push to get grades up. Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 1
We will continue typing business letters and creating letterheads. No test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue discussing taxes this week. All study guides will be due on Tuesday (pushed back due to snow days). We will review on Wednesday and take a test on Thursday over taxes. I will also collect notes on that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, February 18, 2013
Week of February 18 - 22
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on business letters with letterheads. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue with the taxes chapter this week. Students will learn how to fill out 1040EZ forms and students with W-2 forms can bring them in to have their taxes done in class. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Thursday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on business letters with letterheads. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue with the taxes chapter this week. Students will learn how to fill out 1040EZ forms and students with W-2 forms can bring them in to have their taxes done in class. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Thursday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Week of February 11 - 15
Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review the chapter over research papers. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the chapter. Students have their reading guides for studying. The rest of the week we will start project 3, which covers letterheads and letters.
Business Concepts
On Monday, study guides 9.3 and 9.4 are due and we will review. On Tuesday, students will take a test over chapter 9. The rest of the week we will start a chapter over taxes. Students will fill out a W-4, look at W-2s, and fill out 1040EZ forms. Any student who has a W-2 can bring it in and we will fill out his/her 1040EZ as a class. There should be no other homework this week.
Have a good one.
MD
Here is the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review the chapter over research papers. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the chapter. Students have their reading guides for studying. The rest of the week we will start project 3, which covers letterheads and letters.
Business Concepts
On Monday, study guides 9.3 and 9.4 are due and we will review. On Tuesday, students will take a test over chapter 9. The rest of the week we will start a chapter over taxes. Students will fill out a W-4, look at W-2s, and fill out 1040EZ forms. Any student who has a W-2 can bring it in and we will fill out his/her 1040EZ as a class. There should be no other homework this week.
Have a good one.
MD
Monday, February 4, 2013
Week of February 4 - 8
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the late post this week. I would blame the Super Bowl, but since I didn't actually watch it, that wouldn't be fair. Here is what I have scheduled this week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on research papers. No test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue the chapter on careers. Students will write a paragraph about their chosen career using information they gathered last week. Later in the week, they will watch a movie about interviewing. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Thursday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sorry for the late post this week. I would blame the Super Bowl, but since I didn't actually watch it, that wouldn't be fair. Here is what I have scheduled this week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on research papers. No test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue the chapter on careers. Students will write a paragraph about their chosen career using information they gathered last week. Later in the week, they will watch a movie about interviewing. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Thursday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, January 27, 2013
January 28 - February 1
Hi everyone,
Parent-teacher conferences are this Friday from 8-3:30. I'm looking to forward to meeting those of you who are able to stop in.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
This week, we will start project 2 over formatting research papers. I had planned to start this last week, but things went a bit slower than I originally planned. Students will use the tools in Microsoft Word to format research papers with the MLA style. All research papers are pre-written, they will not be responsible for writing their own papers in this class.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 15. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 9 over career exploration and job search skills. Students will research possible careers, fill out a job application, and learn about interviewing. There will be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Parent-teacher conferences are this Friday from 8-3:30. I'm looking to forward to meeting those of you who are able to stop in.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
This week, we will start project 2 over formatting research papers. I had planned to start this last week, but things went a bit slower than I originally planned. Students will use the tools in Microsoft Word to format research papers with the MLA style. All research papers are pre-written, they will not be responsible for writing their own papers in this class.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 15. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 9 over career exploration and job search skills. Students will research possible careers, fill out a job application, and learn about interviewing. There will be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, January 21, 2013
Week of January 21 - 25
Hi everyone,
Students have four-day weeks for the next couple of weeks. Here is what I have planned for this one. I will be out on Friday at a tech plan writing workshop.
Computers 1
On Tuesday, we will review for a test over Word - Project 1. Students have reading guides to use for studying. On Tuesday, we will take the test. On Wednesday, we will start working on Word - Project 2 together. It covers research reports and the correct use of MLA formatting. On Friday, students will watch a movie about Apple founder, Steve Jobs.
Business Concepts 1
We are continuing to work on chapter 15 over consumer protection. On Tuesday, students will finish the posters they started on Friday and we will start 15.2 notes. On Wednesday, we will finish the 15.2 notes and do an activity. On Thursday, we will complete 15.3 notes and students will begin working on PowerPoints about identity theft. On Friday, study guides will be due and students will finish their PowerPoints in class.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Students have four-day weeks for the next couple of weeks. Here is what I have planned for this one. I will be out on Friday at a tech plan writing workshop.
Computers 1
On Tuesday, we will review for a test over Word - Project 1. Students have reading guides to use for studying. On Tuesday, we will take the test. On Wednesday, we will start working on Word - Project 2 together. It covers research reports and the correct use of MLA formatting. On Friday, students will watch a movie about Apple founder, Steve Jobs.
Business Concepts 1
We are continuing to work on chapter 15 over consumer protection. On Tuesday, students will finish the posters they started on Friday and we will start 15.2 notes. On Wednesday, we will finish the 15.2 notes and do an activity. On Thursday, we will complete 15.3 notes and students will begin working on PowerPoints about identity theft. On Friday, study guides will be due and students will finish their PowerPoints in class.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Week of January 14 - 18
Hi everyone,
It seems that everyone survived the first week back. Here is what I have scheduled for the second week.
Computers 1
We will continue to work on flyers in class. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish up chapter 1 over the economy. On Tuesday, study guides for sections 3 and 4 will be due and we will review. On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 1 and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday we will begin chapter 15 over consumer protection. We will look at issues of Consumer Reports and evaluate purchases.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
It seems that everyone survived the first week back. Here is what I have scheduled for the second week.
Computers 1
We will continue to work on flyers in class. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish up chapter 1 over the economy. On Tuesday, study guides for sections 3 and 4 will be due and we will review. On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 1 and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday we will begin chapter 15 over consumer protection. We will look at issues of Consumer Reports and evaluate purchases.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Week of January 7 - 11
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. Because I only teach semester long classes, this week is similar to the first week of school, learning student names and getting into a routine.
This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
This week, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Tuesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 1
This class covers both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create flyers, reports, and letterheads in Word during the first quarter. Excel will be introduced during the second quarter when students create charts and graphs for various data. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement. There will not be work to take home for this class, as it is all completed in the computer lab. However, students will be responsible for studying for tests.
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers.
That's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. Because I only teach semester long classes, this week is similar to the first week of school, learning student names and getting into a routine.
This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
This week, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Tuesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 1
This class covers both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create flyers, reports, and letterheads in Word during the first quarter. Excel will be introduced during the second quarter when students create charts and graphs for various data. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement. There will not be work to take home for this class, as it is all completed in the computer lab. However, students will be responsible for studying for tests.
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers.
That's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
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