Hi everyone,
I don't quite know what to tell you about the plans for this week. My mom passed away early this morning after a short battle with cancer. I find myself mourning my mom and my best friend. I will be out all week. I will return next Monday to help students be prepared for final exams.
Computers classes will be watching movies and doing activities planned by Mrs. Lay, another VCHS business teacher.
Business concepts students will continue learning about credit and watching a movie about debt. They will take notes on Tuesday and Wednesday and will take an open-note test over the chapter on Thursday.
Business law students will work on debate preparation all week. They will be writing debate briefs and preparing for the actual debates, to be held on December 15.
I don't have grades updated in TeacherEase. I sincerely apologize. I will do my best to get those in this week when I have some free time.
Take care,
MD
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Week of December 1
Hi everyone,
I can't believe I'm writing a blog post for the month of December and it is almost the end of the semester. There are three weeks left until exams and Christmas break. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
We will begin the final chapter in Excel, adding new formulas and concepts, such as absolute cell references. On Friday, I will be out of class and students will watch a documentary on Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will start chapter 7 over the use of credit. Students will look at credit card statements and credit card offers, and will learn about the minimum payment trap. On Friday, they will watch a documentary called In Debt We Trust. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 6 over contract offer and acceptance. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and turn in their notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will take notes over chapter 8 which covers the requirement of consideration in contracts. On Friday, students will complete their final case brief and chapter 8 study guides will be due at the end of the hour.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I can't believe I'm writing a blog post for the month of December and it is almost the end of the semester. There are three weeks left until exams and Christmas break. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
We will begin the final chapter in Excel, adding new formulas and concepts, such as absolute cell references. On Friday, I will be out of class and students will watch a documentary on Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will start chapter 7 over the use of credit. Students will look at credit card statements and credit card offers, and will learn about the minimum payment trap. On Friday, they will watch a documentary called In Debt We Trust. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 6 over contract offer and acceptance. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and turn in their notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will take notes over chapter 8 which covers the requirement of consideration in contracts. On Friday, students will complete their final case brief and chapter 8 study guides will be due at the end of the hour.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Week of November 24
Hi everyone,
I want to apologize to anyone using TeacherEase to look at student grades. The internet at school was off/on all last week and I wasn't able to input my grades as usual. Grades for all classes, with the exception of business law, are now completely up to date. I will have business law grades in by tomorrow afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience.
We have a very short week this week. Students will only be in classes on Monday, as Tuesday will be a school-wide activity day with volleyball, pickleball, movies, etc. In all classes, we will just be wrapping things up before break. I will have extra credit assignments available in Computers 1.
I think that's it for this week. I hope you all have a restful and wonderful Thanksgiving break!
MD
I want to apologize to anyone using TeacherEase to look at student grades. The internet at school was off/on all last week and I wasn't able to input my grades as usual. Grades for all classes, with the exception of business law, are now completely up to date. I will have business law grades in by tomorrow afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience.
We have a very short week this week. Students will only be in classes on Monday, as Tuesday will be a school-wide activity day with volleyball, pickleball, movies, etc. In all classes, we will just be wrapping things up before break. I will have extra credit assignments available in Computers 1.
I think that's it for this week. I hope you all have a restful and wonderful Thanksgiving break!
MD
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Week of November 17
Hi everyone,
One more full week before Thanksgiving break. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue using formulas to create Excel spreadsheets. On Thursday, we will review the chapter and on Friday students will take a test.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will work on checking packets in class for the last time. Any student not finished with his/her packet may take it home to finish. Completed packets will be due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday. On Thursday, we will also take a test over checking accounts and I will collect chapter notes.
Business Law
On Monday, we will start chapter 6 over contract law. Students will be completing case briefs in class and analyzing contract scenarios. There should be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
One more full week before Thanksgiving break. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue using formulas to create Excel spreadsheets. On Thursday, we will review the chapter and on Friday students will take a test.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will work on checking packets in class for the last time. Any student not finished with his/her packet may take it home to finish. Completed packets will be due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday. On Thursday, we will also take a test over checking accounts and I will collect chapter notes.
Business Law
On Monday, we will start chapter 6 over contract law. Students will be completing case briefs in class and analyzing contract scenarios. There should be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Week of November 10
Hi everyone,
This week looks as though it will be a bit chaotic. Tuesday we are out of school in honor of Veteran's Day. On Wednesday, I will be out of the classroom all day in meetings and on Thursday I will be taking students in last year's play on a field trip. On Friday, most of the junior class will be gone on a career field trip.
Here is what I have planned, but I'm expecting this to be more flexible than usual:
Computers 1
We will continue creating spreadsheets in Excel using basic formulas. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
Students will work on their checking packets all week. Due date is still tentative but will not be this week. Students receive participation points each day for working in class.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish watching A Civil Action and students will begin writing their response papers in class. On Wednesday, they will have all hour to work on their papers. Plans for Thursday and Friday are undecided, but there will be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and thank you to all of our veterans!
MD
This week looks as though it will be a bit chaotic. Tuesday we are out of school in honor of Veteran's Day. On Wednesday, I will be out of the classroom all day in meetings and on Thursday I will be taking students in last year's play on a field trip. On Friday, most of the junior class will be gone on a career field trip.
Here is what I have planned, but I'm expecting this to be more flexible than usual:
Computers 1
We will continue creating spreadsheets in Excel using basic formulas. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
Students will work on their checking packets all week. Due date is still tentative but will not be this week. Students receive participation points each day for working in class.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish watching A Civil Action and students will begin writing their response papers in class. On Wednesday, they will have all hour to work on their papers. Plans for Thursday and Friday are undecided, but there will be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and thank you to all of our veterans!
MD
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Week of November 3
Hi everyone,
Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep! Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review for a test over the first chapter in Excel. On Tuesday, students will take the test. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will complete the first project in the second chapter of Excel together. On Friday we will watch a movie about technology.
Due to a meeting scheduled during my 9th hour class on Monday, their schedule will be a bit different than in my other computer classes. This class will watch the movie on Monday and then complete the above activities the rest of the week.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 6 over checking accounts. Students will complete checking packets provided by First National Bank. Packets will be worked on in class with students receiving participation points for staying on task. Completed packets are worth 150 points (the equivalent of approximately three tests). Their due date will be announced later. Packets will not be taken home and must be completed in class.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish the notes for chapter 5. On Tuesday, chapter study guides will be due and we will review for the test. On Wednesday we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will be watching the movie A Civil Action and will write a response paper in class next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep! Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review for a test over the first chapter in Excel. On Tuesday, students will take the test. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will complete the first project in the second chapter of Excel together. On Friday we will watch a movie about technology.
Due to a meeting scheduled during my 9th hour class on Monday, their schedule will be a bit different than in my other computer classes. This class will watch the movie on Monday and then complete the above activities the rest of the week.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 6 over checking accounts. Students will complete checking packets provided by First National Bank. Packets will be worked on in class with students receiving participation points for staying on task. Completed packets are worth 150 points (the equivalent of approximately three tests). Their due date will be announced later. Packets will not be taken home and must be completed in class.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish the notes for chapter 5. On Tuesday, chapter study guides will be due and we will review for the test. On Wednesday we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will be watching the movie A Civil Action and will write a response paper in class next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Week of October 27
Hi everyone,
It's our first five-day week in quite a long time and it's difficult to believe that it's already the last week of October. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
We will continue working in Excel with daily activities. At the end of the week, students will be making surveys and polling their classmates and then creating charts with the results. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will complete chapter 5 this week, over budgeting. This is a very quick chapter, but it contains a great deal of valuable information. We will be doing notes and activities Monday-Wednesday, reviewing on Thursday and taking a test over the chapter on Friday. All chapter study guides will be due on Wednesday. Students will also be creating a budget for their life after high school, including shopping for a car and a place to live.
Business Law
This week we will start chapter 5 over civil law. Students will learn about the different types of civil law and will examine several cases as examples of each. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
It's our first five-day week in quite a long time and it's difficult to believe that it's already the last week of October. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
We will continue working in Excel with daily activities. At the end of the week, students will be making surveys and polling their classmates and then creating charts with the results. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will complete chapter 5 this week, over budgeting. This is a very quick chapter, but it contains a great deal of valuable information. We will be doing notes and activities Monday-Wednesday, reviewing on Thursday and taking a test over the chapter on Friday. All chapter study guides will be due on Wednesday. Students will also be creating a budget for their life after high school, including shopping for a car and a place to live.
Business Law
This week we will start chapter 5 over civil law. Students will learn about the different types of civil law and will examine several cases as examples of each. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Week of October 20
Hi everyone,
Another four-day week with students off all day on Friday. Here is what I have planned for the first week of the second quarter:
Computers 1
We will start using Excel this week. Students will be introduced to the basics of the program and we will start creating a spreadsheet together. Over many years of teaching this class, students often prefer Excel over Word and typically get higher grades. There will be no outside homework or tests this week.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 4 over taxes. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will watch a movie about avoiding scam artists.
Business Law
This week we will watch the movie 12 Angry Men and complete several activities relating to the movie and its content.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Another four-day week with students off all day on Friday. Here is what I have planned for the first week of the second quarter:
Computers 1
We will start using Excel this week. Students will be introduced to the basics of the program and we will start creating a spreadsheet together. Over many years of teaching this class, students often prefer Excel over Word and typically get higher grades. There will be no outside homework or tests this week.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 4 over taxes. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will watch a movie about avoiding scam artists.
Business Law
This week we will watch the movie 12 Angry Men and complete several activities relating to the movie and its content.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Week of October 13
Hi everyone,
I hope you are finding somewhere to curl up and relax during this dreary long weekend. Here is what I have planned for next week, which is the last week of first quarter.
Computers 1
On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will review for a test over project 3 in Word. On Thursday, we will take the test and it will be the final grade for first quarter. Friday will be a makeup day for students to finish up any missing work before the quarter ends.
Business Concepts
We will continue with taxes this week. Students will learn how to fill out 1040EZ forms to file their taxes. We will be doing several examples in class. Later in the week, we will discuss a variety of other taxes, including sales and excise taxes. At the end of the hour on Friday, all chapter 4 study guides will be due, and they will be the last grades for the quarter.
Business Law
This is the final week for the criminal trial projects. On Monday and Tuesday, students will continue to work in class on their projects. On Thursday and Friday, groups will present their projects to the class. This will be the final grade for first quarter.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
I hope you are finding somewhere to curl up and relax during this dreary long weekend. Here is what I have planned for next week, which is the last week of first quarter.
Computers 1
On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will review for a test over project 3 in Word. On Thursday, we will take the test and it will be the final grade for first quarter. Friday will be a makeup day for students to finish up any missing work before the quarter ends.
Business Concepts
We will continue with taxes this week. Students will learn how to fill out 1040EZ forms to file their taxes. We will be doing several examples in class. Later in the week, we will discuss a variety of other taxes, including sales and excise taxes. At the end of the hour on Friday, all chapter 4 study guides will be due, and they will be the last grades for the quarter.
Business Law
This is the final week for the criminal trial projects. On Monday and Tuesday, students will continue to work in class on their projects. On Thursday and Friday, groups will present their projects to the class. This will be the final grade for first quarter.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Friday, October 3, 2014
Week of October 6
Hi everyone,
Here is what I have scheduled for the upcoming four-day week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on creating business letters with letterheads. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will begin chapter 4, covering income taxes. Students will learn about how taxes are taken out of paychecks and will fill out W-4 forms. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 4 over criminal law. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work on their criminal trials projects. These projects will be due sometime the week of October 13, with presentations also occurring that week. I should have a more definite due date in the next blog post.
I think that's it for this week. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
MD
Here is what I have scheduled for the upcoming four-day week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on creating business letters with letterheads. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will begin chapter 4, covering income taxes. Students will learn about how taxes are taken out of paychecks and will fill out W-4 forms. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 4 over criminal law. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work on their criminal trials projects. These projects will be due sometime the week of October 13, with presentations also occurring that week. I should have a more definite due date in the next blog post.
I think that's it for this week. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
MD
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Week of September 29
Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe we will start the month of October this week. On Thursday and Friday, parent-teacher conferences are scheduled. They will be held 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. I hope to meet many of you and would also love for you to get a chance to check out the new computer lab/classroom. If you aren't able to make it to conferences, please feel free to e-mail or call me any time. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review chapter 2, covering MLA-formatted research papers. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter. On Wednesday, we will start the final chapter in Word, which covers letterheads and business letters.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 3, over careers and job searching. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work in groups to create PowerPoints about identity theft. On Friday, my business concepts class will not meet due to the early dismissal.
Business Law
We will continue chapter 4 this week over criminal law. On Monday, students will get into groups and choose a famous criminal trial to research. Over the next couple of weeks, each group will write a paper, create a PowerPoint, and give a 3-5 minute presentation over a famous criminal trial. This is the largest project of the semester and is worth over 100 points. Students will also receive participation points for working each day in class. On Friday, chapter 4 study guides will be due.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and I hope to see you at parent-teacher conferences!
MD
It's hard to believe we will start the month of October this week. On Thursday and Friday, parent-teacher conferences are scheduled. They will be held 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. I hope to meet many of you and would also love for you to get a chance to check out the new computer lab/classroom. If you aren't able to make it to conferences, please feel free to e-mail or call me any time. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review chapter 2, covering MLA-formatted research papers. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter. On Wednesday, we will start the final chapter in Word, which covers letterheads and business letters.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 3, over careers and job searching. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work in groups to create PowerPoints about identity theft. On Friday, my business concepts class will not meet due to the early dismissal.
Business Law
We will continue chapter 4 this week over criminal law. On Monday, students will get into groups and choose a famous criminal trial to research. Over the next couple of weeks, each group will write a paper, create a PowerPoint, and give a 3-5 minute presentation over a famous criminal trial. This is the largest project of the semester and is worth over 100 points. Students will also receive participation points for working each day in class. On Friday, chapter 4 study guides will be due.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and I hope to see you at parent-teacher conferences!
MD
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Week of September 22
Hi everyone,
It's homecoming week! This week tends to be a bit crazy, but here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating research papers using MLA format. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 3 this week. Each student will write a paragraph about his/her chosen career using information gathered last week. We will also discuss job applications and interviews. Students will fill out sample job applications and discuss proper interview etiquette. All chapter study guides will be due Friday at the end of the hour.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 4 this week, over criminal law. Students will do research into capital punishment around the world and look at the Illinois Criminal Code. At the end of the week, I will be introducing the group project to be started early next week. I'll give more details about it in the next blog post. There will be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
It's homecoming week! This week tends to be a bit crazy, but here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating research papers using MLA format. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 3 this week. Each student will write a paragraph about his/her chosen career using information gathered last week. We will also discuss job applications and interviews. Students will fill out sample job applications and discuss proper interview etiquette. All chapter study guides will be due Friday at the end of the hour.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 4 this week, over criminal law. Students will do research into capital punishment around the world and look at the Illinois Criminal Code. At the end of the week, I will be introducing the group project to be started early next week. I'll give more details about it in the next blog post. There will be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Week of September 15
Hi everyone,
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will start project 2 in Microsoft Word. This project covers the creation of MLA-formatted research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, only typing and formatting provided papers. This information should be very helpful for students when writing papers in their English classes.
We will complete the first paper together this week and students will complete their study guides for the chapter. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 2 and on Tuesday we will take a test over the chapter. I will also collect chapter notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3 over job searching and career planning. Students will explore careers of interest to them this week and focus in on one career for further research. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 3 over the court system on Monday. Students will examine the importance of precedence in the court system. This is a very short chapter. On Thursday, all chapter study guides will be due and we will review for the test. On Friday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will start project 2 in Microsoft Word. This project covers the creation of MLA-formatted research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, only typing and formatting provided papers. This information should be very helpful for students when writing papers in their English classes.
We will complete the first paper together this week and students will complete their study guides for the chapter. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 2 and on Tuesday we will take a test over the chapter. I will also collect chapter notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3 over job searching and career planning. Students will explore careers of interest to them this week and focus in on one career for further research. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 3 over the court system on Monday. Students will examine the importance of precedence in the court system. This is a very short chapter. On Thursday, all chapter study guides will be due and we will review for the test. On Friday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Week of September 8
Hi everyone,
A couple of quick announcements: I will be out all morning on Wednesday for a meeting and there will be early dismissal on Friday at 11:45. Hopefully the heat has left for good! Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and students will take a test on Tuesday over project 1 in Word. Students will have study guides to bring home to look over for the test. The test is made up of two parts: a written part and a production part in Word. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will watch a documentary called Terms and Conditions May Apply.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 2 this week. Students will make posters explaining common consumer problems. All chapter study guides will be due on Thursday, September 11.
Business Law
On Monday and Tuesday, students will make PowerPoints on the topic of cyberlaw. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3 covering the court system in the United States. Students will complete another case brief and look at the importance of precedence in the court system.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
A couple of quick announcements: I will be out all morning on Wednesday for a meeting and there will be early dismissal on Friday at 11:45. Hopefully the heat has left for good! Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and students will take a test on Tuesday over project 1 in Word. Students will have study guides to bring home to look over for the test. The test is made up of two parts: a written part and a production part in Word. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will watch a documentary called Terms and Conditions May Apply.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 2 this week. Students will make posters explaining common consumer problems. All chapter study guides will be due on Thursday, September 11.
Business Law
On Monday and Tuesday, students will make PowerPoints on the topic of cyberlaw. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3 covering the court system in the United States. Students will complete another case brief and look at the importance of precedence in the court system.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, September 1, 2014
Week of September 1
I hope everyone is relaxing and enjoying the long weekend. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers this week. Students will complete two more flyers from the textbook and at the end of the week will design a flyers for events of their choice. Flyers can be designed in any way, but they must include certain design elements that we have been learning.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, study guides 1.3 and 1.4 are due and we will review chapter 1. The test over chapter 1 will be on Wednesday. Students will have all study guides returned before the end of class on Tuesday in order to study for the test. I will also be collecting chapter notes on Wednesday.
On Thursday, we will start chapter 2 over consumer protection and making smart buying decisions. Students will look at reviews in Consumer Reports magazine and read an article about options to consider when buying electronics. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will write response paragraphs to the Madoff movie. All chapter 1 study guides are due on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will review for the chapter 1 test and on Friday students will take the test. I will also collect chapter notes that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers this week. Students will complete two more flyers from the textbook and at the end of the week will design a flyers for events of their choice. Flyers can be designed in any way, but they must include certain design elements that we have been learning.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, study guides 1.3 and 1.4 are due and we will review chapter 1. The test over chapter 1 will be on Wednesday. Students will have all study guides returned before the end of class on Tuesday in order to study for the test. I will also be collecting chapter notes on Wednesday.
On Thursday, we will start chapter 2 over consumer protection and making smart buying decisions. Students will look at reviews in Consumer Reports magazine and read an article about options to consider when buying electronics. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will write response paragraphs to the Madoff movie. All chapter 1 study guides are due on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will review for the chapter 1 test and on Friday students will take the test. I will also collect chapter notes that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Week of August 25
Hi everyone,
Well, we managed to survive the first week. It was a hot one, but I think it should cool down a bit by the end of this week. Last week, I had intended to jump right in and start covering material in all of my classes. However, I forgot that I planned to give a pre-test in order to measure student progress over the semester. So, last week was spent going over expectations and procedures and pre-testing. This week, we can really get started. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
We will start by completing a flyer in Word together. I'll demonstrate everything step-by-step while students work along with me. Later in the week, students will complete study guides for the chapter and complete flyers on their own. Students will be introduced to a variety of formatting techniques available in Word.
Business Concepts
On Monday, I will pass out the study guide packet for this chapter. On Friday, study guides 1 and 2 will be due at the beginning of class. This week we will discuss wants vs. needs, goods vs. services, different types of world economies, and the concept of supply and demand. Students will be taking notes and completing activities each day.
Business Law
On Monday, I will pass out the study guides for this chapter. These study guides will not be due until Tuesday, September 2 at the beginning of the hour. This week we will discuss the creation of laws, different types of laws, and the importance of ethics. On Monday and Tuesday, students will be given a condensed Supreme Court case and asked to create a brief. A case brief pulls out only the most important information; basically it is a snapshot of the case as a whole. This will be completed in class. On Thursday, students will start watching a movie about Bernie Madoff and his infamous Ponzi scheme. Early next week students will be writing about what they watched.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Well, we managed to survive the first week. It was a hot one, but I think it should cool down a bit by the end of this week. Last week, I had intended to jump right in and start covering material in all of my classes. However, I forgot that I planned to give a pre-test in order to measure student progress over the semester. So, last week was spent going over expectations and procedures and pre-testing. This week, we can really get started. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
We will start by completing a flyer in Word together. I'll demonstrate everything step-by-step while students work along with me. Later in the week, students will complete study guides for the chapter and complete flyers on their own. Students will be introduced to a variety of formatting techniques available in Word.
Business Concepts
On Monday, I will pass out the study guide packet for this chapter. On Friday, study guides 1 and 2 will be due at the beginning of class. This week we will discuss wants vs. needs, goods vs. services, different types of world economies, and the concept of supply and demand. Students will be taking notes and completing activities each day.
Business Law
On Monday, I will pass out the study guides for this chapter. These study guides will not be due until Tuesday, September 2 at the beginning of the hour. This week we will discuss the creation of laws, different types of laws, and the importance of ethics. On Monday and Tuesday, students will be given a condensed Supreme Court case and asked to create a brief. A case brief pulls out only the most important information; basically it is a snapshot of the case as a whole. This will be completed in class. On Thursday, students will start watching a movie about Bernie Madoff and his infamous Ponzi scheme. Early next week students will be writing about what they watched.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, August 18, 2014
Week of August 18
Hi everyone,
Thanks for stopping by my classroom blog.
In all classes, Tuesday will be spent on a school-wide event where students will be 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 Wednesday, I will hand out the syllabus for each class and let everyone know what to expect during the semester.
For Business Concepts and Business Law, students are required to bring their handbook, writing utensil and notebook. For Computers 1, students are only required to bring their handbook.
Business Concepts
On Thursday, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy, specifically needs vs. wants and goods vs. services. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Thursday, and will be due sometime next week. I will give a more specific date in next week's blog post.
Computers 1
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers including formatting such as borders, font colors and effects, and picture styles.
Business Law
This week, we will start chapter 1 over the definition of law and how it is created. 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.
In all classes, Tuesday will be spent on a school-wide event where students will be 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 Wednesday, I will hand out the syllabus for each class and let everyone know what to expect during the semester.
For Business Concepts and Business Law, students are required to bring their handbook, writing utensil and notebook. For Computers 1, students are only required to bring their handbook.
Business Concepts
On Thursday, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy, specifically needs vs. wants and goods vs. services. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Thursday, and will be due sometime next week. I will give a more specific date in next week's blog post.
Computers 1
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers including formatting such as borders, font colors and effects, and picture styles.
Business Law
This week, we will start chapter 1 over the definition of law and how it is created. 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 18, 2014
Week of May 19
Hi everyone,
This will be our last full week of school this year. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 2
We will do a variety of computer activities this week, including making calendars for next school year.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8. On Tuesday, we will review and study guides 8.1 & 8.2 will be due. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 8 and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will create PowerPoints in groups about the most important things they learned this semester in business concepts.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
This will be our last full week of school this year. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 2
We will do a variety of computer activities this week, including making calendars for next school year.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8. On Tuesday, we will review and study guides 8.1 & 8.2 will be due. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 8 and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will create PowerPoints in groups about the most important things they learned this semester in business concepts.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Week of May 12
Hi everyone,
Congratulations to the class of 2014 on your upcoming graduation! Seniors are now finished with school, but the rest of us still have another month to finish. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
In groups, students will begin marketing campaigns for new brands of shampoo. They will create a name with logo, bottle design, slogan, print advertisement, coupon, and commercial during this week. Finished projects will be shown to the class. There should be no outside work.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 8, over saving and investing. Students will learn about the importance of saving early and will also take part in an online stock market simulation. On May 30, the student in each class who made the most money on his/her investments will receive a yet to be decided award. On Friday of this week, study guides 8.1 and 8.2 will be due.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Congratulations to the class of 2014 on your upcoming graduation! Seniors are now finished with school, but the rest of us still have another month to finish. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
In groups, students will begin marketing campaigns for new brands of shampoo. They will create a name with logo, bottle design, slogan, print advertisement, coupon, and commercial during this week. Finished projects will be shown to the class. There should be no outside work.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 8, over saving and investing. Students will learn about the importance of saving early and will also take part in an online stock market simulation. On May 30, the student in each class who made the most money on his/her investments will receive a yet to be decided award. On Friday of this week, study guides 8.1 and 8.2 will be due.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Week of May 5
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather. This week will be the last in high school for the class of 2014. Seniors will take exams on Monday, May 12th. Here is what I have planned for the week:
Computers 2
We will take a test on Monday over the final Publisher chapter. On Tuesday, students will start a project using a site called Voki. This should take the rest of the week. Friday is the first annual Vandals Olympics, so I don't have anything planned.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will complete a credit card activity. On Tuesday, we will review chapter 7 and on Wednesday students will take a test over the chapter. I will be collecting chapter notes on Tuesday, as I will be out of class all day Wednesday in a meeting. On Thursday, we will watch an episode of Shark Tank which the students always seem to enjoy.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather. This week will be the last in high school for the class of 2014. Seniors will take exams on Monday, May 12th. Here is what I have planned for the week:
Computers 2
We will take a test on Monday over the final Publisher chapter. On Tuesday, students will start a project using a site called Voki. This should take the rest of the week. Friday is the first annual Vandals Olympics, so I don't have anything planned.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will complete a credit card activity. On Tuesday, we will review chapter 7 and on Wednesday students will take a test over the chapter. I will be collecting chapter notes on Tuesday, as I will be out of class all day Wednesday in a meeting. On Thursday, we will watch an episode of Shark Tank which the students always seem to enjoy.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Week of April 28
Hi everyone,
Last week was crazy with PSAEs, field trips, and prom setup. Hopefully this week will be a bit more normal. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 2
Students will continue to work on creating newsletters. No outside homework or test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue covering credit this week. Students will complete a comparison of various credit card offers. Later in the week, we will watch a movie called In Debt We Trust. Study guides 7.3 and 7.4 will be due on Thursday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Last week was crazy with PSAEs, field trips, and prom setup. Hopefully this week will be a bit more normal. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 2
Students will continue to work on creating newsletters. No outside homework or test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue covering credit this week. Students will complete a comparison of various credit card offers. Later in the week, we will watch a movie called In Debt We Trust. Study guides 7.3 and 7.4 will be due on Thursday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, April 21, 2014
Week of April 21
Hi everyone,
I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable spring break. It went by too fast! Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
We will start working on project 3 in Publisher together. This project covers the creation of newsletters. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
The final day to turn in checking packets is Tuesday. This week we will start a chapter over credit. We will cover installment loans and credit cards. Students can receive extra credit if they bring in a credit card offer that someone in their house has received. All identifying information should be blacked out. Study guides 7.1 and 7.2 will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable spring break. It went by too fast! Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
We will start working on project 3 in Publisher together. This project covers the creation of newsletters. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
The final day to turn in checking packets is Tuesday. This week we will start a chapter over credit. We will cover installment loans and credit cards. Students can receive extra credit if they bring in a credit card offer that someone in their house has received. All identifying information should be blacked out. Study guides 7.1 and 7.2 will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Week of April 14
Hi everyone,
We can look forward to a short week! I think everyone is ready for a few days off school. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 2
We will review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over Publisher - project 2. Wednesday will be used as a make up day for any students missing work.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will work on checking packets. On Tuesday, we will review and on Wednesday, there will be a test over chapter 6. I will also collect the chapter notes. Checking packets will also be due on Wednesday.
I think that's it this week. I hope everyone has a fantastic break!
MD
We can look forward to a short week! I think everyone is ready for a few days off school. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 2
We will review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over Publisher - project 2. Wednesday will be used as a make up day for any students missing work.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will work on checking packets. On Tuesday, we will review and on Wednesday, there will be a test over chapter 6. I will also collect the chapter notes. Checking packets will also be due on Wednesday.
I think that's it this week. I hope everyone has a fantastic break!
MD
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Week of April 6
Hi everyone,
Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 2
Students will continue creating newsletters in Publisher. No test this week.
Business Concepts
Last week, we started working on checking packets. These packets are worth 150 points (equivalent to approximately three tests) and will be completed in class. Students are required to bring a pencil and a pen to class each day to use with the packet. We will work on packets every day this week. They will be due sometime next week before spring break. Chapter study guides will be due this Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 2
Students will continue creating newsletters in Publisher. No test this week.
Business Concepts
Last week, we started working on checking packets. These packets are worth 150 points (equivalent to approximately three tests) and will be completed in class. Students are required to bring a pencil and a pen to class each day to use with the packet. We will work on packets every day this week. They will be due sometime next week before spring break. Chapter study guides will be due this Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Friday, March 28, 2014
Week of March 31
Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Computers 2
On Monday, we will review the first project in Publisher. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the first project. On Wednesday, we will start the second project, about brochures, together. We will work on this for the rest of the week.
Business Concepts
Monday and Tuesday, students will complete a budget webquest; determining the cost of living for their individual financial situations. On Tuesday, we will also review chapter 5 over budgeting. On Wednesday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, we will start the next chapter over checking accounts. There should not be any outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Computers 2
On Monday, we will review the first project in Publisher. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the first project. On Wednesday, we will start the second project, about brochures, together. We will work on this for the rest of the week.
Business Concepts
Monday and Tuesday, students will complete a budget webquest; determining the cost of living for their individual financial situations. On Tuesday, we will also review chapter 5 over budgeting. On Wednesday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, we will start the next chapter over checking accounts. There should not be any outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Week of March 24
Hi everyone,
I will not be at school on Monday. Here is what I have planned for the first week of the fourth quarter:
Computers 2
On Monday, students will be paired up and given one class period to interview their partners and create a short PowerPoint sharing the partner's likes/dislikes and future plans. On Tuesday, we will start Publisher, working through the first project together, and learning how the new program works. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will read an article about student loans and complete an accompanying worksheet. On Tuesday, we will start discussing the importance of budgeting. This will continue the rest of the week, with students viewing sample budgets and beginning a budget for life after high school. This chapter is quite short and as a result, chapter study guides will be due on Friday for 4th and 6th hours and on Monday for 9th hour (we have 11:45 dismissal on Friday).
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
I will not be at school on Monday. Here is what I have planned for the first week of the fourth quarter:
Computers 2
On Monday, students will be paired up and given one class period to interview their partners and create a short PowerPoint sharing the partner's likes/dislikes and future plans. On Tuesday, we will start Publisher, working through the first project together, and learning how the new program works. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will read an article about student loans and complete an accompanying worksheet. On Tuesday, we will start discussing the importance of budgeting. This will continue the rest of the week, with students viewing sample budgets and beginning a budget for life after high school. This chapter is quite short and as a result, chapter study guides will be due on Friday for 4th and 6th hours and on Monday for 9th hour (we have 11:45 dismissal on Friday).
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Friday, March 14, 2014
Week of March 17
Hi everyone,
This week will likely be a bit crazy. I'm one of the directors for the high school play scheduled for March 21 and 22. I'll be out all day setting up for the play on Wednesday. Hope you can come out and see The Mouse That Roared! The students have been working very hard the last few months to put on a great performance.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
I decided not to start Publisher last week, because many students needed more time to finish their PowerPoint projects. This week, we will view each student's PowerPoint in class. The remainder of the week, students will watch a movie about Steve Jobs and learn about some Web 2.0 tools they can use for a variety of projects. There will be no homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue with taxes this week. Students will complete review sheets and learn about other types of taxes, such as excise and sales taxes. While I'm working on the play Wednesday, students will watch Shark Tank, which has turned into one of their favorite activities. They really get into the different business ideas. On Thursday, we will review the taxes chapter and on Friday students will take a test over the chapter and turn in their notes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
This week will likely be a bit crazy. I'm one of the directors for the high school play scheduled for March 21 and 22. I'll be out all day setting up for the play on Wednesday. Hope you can come out and see The Mouse That Roared! The students have been working very hard the last few months to put on a great performance.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
I decided not to start Publisher last week, because many students needed more time to finish their PowerPoint projects. This week, we will view each student's PowerPoint in class. The remainder of the week, students will watch a movie about Steve Jobs and learn about some Web 2.0 tools they can use for a variety of projects. There will be no homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue with taxes this week. Students will complete review sheets and learn about other types of taxes, such as excise and sales taxes. While I'm working on the play Wednesday, students will watch Shark Tank, which has turned into one of their favorite activities. They really get into the different business ideas. On Thursday, we will review the taxes chapter and on Friday students will take a test over the chapter and turn in their notes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Week of March 10
Hi everyone,
We have two weeks left in the third quarter. The original ending date was pushed back a week due to the number of snow days. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
Students will work on their individual PowerPoints Monday-Wednesday. Any student who needs additional time to complete his/her project will need to arrange to come in during enrichment and use the computers. After I have graded all of the projects, they will be shown to the class. I'm not sure if we will get to that this week, but if not we will see them early next week.
On Thursday and Friday,we will do some fun computer activities before we start Publisher next week. There will likely be some extra credit involved.
Business Concepts
This week is all about taxes. Students will fill out a W-4 form and 1040EZs. Just a reminder to bring in W-2s. Students can do their taxes in class. 4.1 and 4.2 study guides will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
We have two weeks left in the third quarter. The original ending date was pushed back a week due to the number of snow days. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
Students will work on their individual PowerPoints Monday-Wednesday. Any student who needs additional time to complete his/her project will need to arrange to come in during enrichment and use the computers. After I have graded all of the projects, they will be shown to the class. I'm not sure if we will get to that this week, but if not we will see them early next week.
On Thursday and Friday,we will do some fun computer activities before we start Publisher next week. There will likely be some extra credit involved.
Business Concepts
This week is all about taxes. Students will fill out a W-4 form and 1040EZs. Just a reminder to bring in W-2s. Students can do their taxes in class. 4.1 and 4.2 study guides will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, March 3, 2014
Week of March 3
Hi everyone,
Hopefully, this will be our last snow day of the school year. I think everyone is just ready for spring at this point. Here is what I have scheduled for the week:
Computers 2
Students are working on their individual PowerPoint projects. The project can be on just about any topic, and students seem to enjoy working on them and being creative. The project is worth 120 points. At the end of the week, I'll see what kind of progress everyone has made to determine if they need more class time to work next week.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 3. On Wednesday, there will be a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start the next chapter over taxes. There should not be any outside homework this week. Students are encouraged to bring their W-2s to class and fill out their tax return.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Hopefully, this will be our last snow day of the school year. I think everyone is just ready for spring at this point. Here is what I have scheduled for the week:
Computers 2
Students are working on their individual PowerPoint projects. The project can be on just about any topic, and students seem to enjoy working on them and being creative. The project is worth 120 points. At the end of the week, I'll see what kind of progress everyone has made to determine if they need more class time to work next week.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 3. On Wednesday, there will be a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start the next chapter over taxes. There should not be any outside homework this week. Students are encouraged to bring their W-2s to class and fill out their tax return.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Week of February 24
Hi everyone,
Progress reports should be sent out sometime this week. I have all grades fully updated in TeacherEase. We still have four weeks left in the third quarter, so there is plenty of time to improve grades, if needed. Here is what I have scheduled this week:
Computers 2
Students will continue working with audio/video within PowerPoint. After finishing this chapter, each student will create a PowerPoint on the topic of his/her choice. This will be a large project, worth at least 100 points, so I'm encouraging students to begin thinking of topics now.
Business Concepts
We didn't finish the second half of section 2 notes last week, so students can't turn in the section 2 study guide on Monday, as scheduled. They will now be due Tuesday at the beginning of class.
Last week, each student started writing an essay on the career of his/her choice. Some students finished on Friday, but most did not, so we will continue working on those after doing notes on Monday.
On Tuesday, I will be out all day for doctors appointments. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will watch a movie about current scams of which they should be aware.
On Thursday and Friday, we will take section 3 notes, fill out an application, and look at the characteristics of a strong job interview. The following Monday, March 3, we will review and then take a test over the chapter on that Tuesday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Progress reports should be sent out sometime this week. I have all grades fully updated in TeacherEase. We still have four weeks left in the third quarter, so there is plenty of time to improve grades, if needed. Here is what I have scheduled this week:
Computers 2
Students will continue working with audio/video within PowerPoint. After finishing this chapter, each student will create a PowerPoint on the topic of his/her choice. This will be a large project, worth at least 100 points, so I'm encouraging students to begin thinking of topics now.
Business Concepts
We didn't finish the second half of section 2 notes last week, so students can't turn in the section 2 study guide on Monday, as scheduled. They will now be due Tuesday at the beginning of class.
Last week, each student started writing an essay on the career of his/her choice. Some students finished on Friday, but most did not, so we will continue working on those after doing notes on Monday.
On Tuesday, I will be out all day for doctors appointments. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will watch a movie about current scams of which they should be aware.
On Thursday and Friday, we will take section 3 notes, fill out an application, and look at the characteristics of a strong job interview. The following Monday, March 3, we will review and then take a test over the chapter on that Tuesday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, February 17, 2014
Week of February 17
Hi everyone,
Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. I believe it's the last full day off school until spring break, unless we get more snow days. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
On Tuesday, we will review the second PowerPoint chapter. On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 2. On Thursday, we will start the last PowerPoint chapter together and continue through the end of the week.
Business Concepts
Last week, I considered starting chapter 3 before the long weekend, but decided that was not the best idea. Instead, we watched an episode of Shark Tank on Thursday. All of the classes seemed to enjoy it and hopefully we will have time to watch another episode in the future.
On Tuesday, we will start chapter 3 over careers and searching for jobs. Students will pick two careers to research and see how they match up with their expectations. We will be taking notes throughout the week and completing the career research.
Students will also complete a job application for Subway to learn tips about how an application should be filled out. Unfortunately, students cannot submit the application to the Vandalia Subway as they require applicants to fill them out in the store.
Study guides 3.1 and 3.2 will be due on Monday, February 24.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. I believe it's the last full day off school until spring break, unless we get more snow days. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
On Tuesday, we will review the second PowerPoint chapter. On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 2. On Thursday, we will start the last PowerPoint chapter together and continue through the end of the week.
Business Concepts
Last week, I considered starting chapter 3 before the long weekend, but decided that was not the best idea. Instead, we watched an episode of Shark Tank on Thursday. All of the classes seemed to enjoy it and hopefully we will have time to watch another episode in the future.
On Tuesday, we will start chapter 3 over careers and searching for jobs. Students will pick two careers to research and see how they match up with their expectations. We will be taking notes throughout the week and completing the career research.
Students will also complete a job application for Subway to learn tips about how an application should be filled out. Unfortunately, students cannot submit the application to the Vandalia Subway as they require applicants to fill them out in the store.
Study guides 3.1 and 3.2 will be due on Monday, February 24.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Week of February 10
Hi everyone,
Several things on the schedule this week will be repeats from last week due to the snow days. If we can make it through a week without having to take a day off, here is what I have planned:
Computers 2
Students will continue making PowerPoints including techniques using shapes, WordArt, and animations. No test this week.
Business Concepts
Classes last week were a bit off due to the early dismissal on Tuesday. Because of that, 9th hour 2.1 and 2.2 study guides will be due at the beginning of the hour on Monday. All other classes turned them in last week. On Monday, all classes will finish making their posters about consumer problems. On Tuesday, we will review and on Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 2 and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start chapter 3, over career exploration and job searches. Friday is a half day and I will only see one of my business concepts classes, so we will probably just watch a movie.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Several things on the schedule this week will be repeats from last week due to the snow days. If we can make it through a week without having to take a day off, here is what I have planned:
Computers 2
Students will continue making PowerPoints including techniques using shapes, WordArt, and animations. No test this week.
Business Concepts
Classes last week were a bit off due to the early dismissal on Tuesday. Because of that, 9th hour 2.1 and 2.2 study guides will be due at the beginning of the hour on Monday. All other classes turned them in last week. On Monday, all classes will finish making their posters about consumer problems. On Tuesday, we will review and on Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 2 and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start chapter 3, over career exploration and job searches. Friday is a half day and I will only see one of my business concepts classes, so we will probably just watch a movie.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Week of February 3
Hi everyone,
Last week went fairly smoothly. The kids were all on their best behavior while I wasn't feeling well, which I really appreciate. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
We will start the next chapter in PowerPoint together, incorporating some new techniques with shapes and animations. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will take notes and look at issues of Consumer Reports (which we didn't get to last week, as planned.) On Tuesday, we will take notes and students will start posters about common consumer complaints. On Wednesday, we will take notes and continue work on the posters. Study guides 2.1 and 2.2 will be due Wednesday at the beginning of class. On Thursday, study guide 2.3 will be due and we will review. On Friday, we will take a test over chapter 2 and I will collect chapter notes.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Last week went fairly smoothly. The kids were all on their best behavior while I wasn't feeling well, which I really appreciate. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
We will start the next chapter in PowerPoint together, incorporating some new techniques with shapes and animations. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will take notes and look at issues of Consumer Reports (which we didn't get to last week, as planned.) On Tuesday, we will take notes and students will start posters about common consumer complaints. On Wednesday, we will take notes and continue work on the posters. Study guides 2.1 and 2.2 will be due Wednesday at the beginning of class. On Thursday, study guide 2.3 will be due and we will review. On Friday, we will take a test over chapter 2 and I will collect chapter notes.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Week of January 27
Hi everyone,
Well, this week should be interesting. As all of my classes know, I have MS. It doesn't usually affect my teaching other than some handwriting issues and occasional balance/walking problems. And my need to keep my classroom quite cool as some of your children may have mentioned!
The reason I'm mentioning it now, is that I have been receiving a pretty massive dose of IV steroids the last couple of days to treat some issues I've been having related to the MS. My last dose is Monday before my first class. Sometimes after an infusion, I do okay and other times it can get pretty awful. I have every intention of being at school, but if I can't make it through and need to go home, the plans may change slightly. The schedule below is what I would like to accomplish if all goes smoothly. If it's bumpier than planned there may be slight changes, but I will do my best to stick to the following:
Computers 2
On Monday, students will do another PowerPoint activity choosing their own design theme, fonts, etc. On Tuesday, we will review for the first test and on Wednesday, students will take a test over the first project. All tests in this class have two parts: a written portion and a production portion. All written portion questions come from the reading guide which students completed in class and can take home to use as a study guide. For the production portion, students will create PowerPoints using the techniques they learned in this chapter. On Thursday, students will watch a movie about technology.
Business Concepts
We will start chapter 2 on Monday, which covers consumer protection laws and making smart buying decisions. On Monday and Tuesday, we will do notes and students will work in groups on PowerPoints about identity theft. On Wednesday, we will continue notes and look at issues of Consumer Reports magazine. On Thursday, students will read an article about Facebook privacy on the internet.
Thursday is the reward field trip for students with zero referrals, zero tardies, and no more than two absences during the first semester. I will be one of the chaperones. Students who attend the field trip are not responsible for making up work missed in my class that day. They deserve it! Also, Friday is parent/teacher conferences. I look forward to meeting those of you who are able to drop in.
I think that's it for this week. Remember, if you ever have any questions/comments, please feel free to e-mail me at mdunn@vandals.k12.il.us
MD
Well, this week should be interesting. As all of my classes know, I have MS. It doesn't usually affect my teaching other than some handwriting issues and occasional balance/walking problems. And my need to keep my classroom quite cool as some of your children may have mentioned!
The reason I'm mentioning it now, is that I have been receiving a pretty massive dose of IV steroids the last couple of days to treat some issues I've been having related to the MS. My last dose is Monday before my first class. Sometimes after an infusion, I do okay and other times it can get pretty awful. I have every intention of being at school, but if I can't make it through and need to go home, the plans may change slightly. The schedule below is what I would like to accomplish if all goes smoothly. If it's bumpier than planned there may be slight changes, but I will do my best to stick to the following:
Computers 2
On Monday, students will do another PowerPoint activity choosing their own design theme, fonts, etc. On Tuesday, we will review for the first test and on Wednesday, students will take a test over the first project. All tests in this class have two parts: a written portion and a production portion. All written portion questions come from the reading guide which students completed in class and can take home to use as a study guide. For the production portion, students will create PowerPoints using the techniques they learned in this chapter. On Thursday, students will watch a movie about technology.
Business Concepts
We will start chapter 2 on Monday, which covers consumer protection laws and making smart buying decisions. On Monday and Tuesday, we will do notes and students will work in groups on PowerPoints about identity theft. On Wednesday, we will continue notes and look at issues of Consumer Reports magazine. On Thursday, students will read an article about Facebook privacy on the internet.
Thursday is the reward field trip for students with zero referrals, zero tardies, and no more than two absences during the first semester. I will be one of the chaperones. Students who attend the field trip are not responsible for making up work missed in my class that day. They deserve it! Also, Friday is parent/teacher conferences. I look forward to meeting those of you who are able to drop in.
I think that's it for this week. Remember, if you ever have any questions/comments, please feel free to e-mail me at mdunn@vandals.k12.il.us
MD
Monday, January 20, 2014
Week of January 20
Hi everyone,
I have graded 150+ papers today and will be putting the first grades of the semester into TeacherEase this evening. This week and next will be four-day weeks due to MLK day and parent/teacher conferences. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
Students will continue to work in PowerPoint, becoming familiar with the workspace and adding design elements and transitions. No test this week.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, we will cover the last section in chapter 1, over supply and demand. On Wednesday, study guides 1.3 and 1.4 will be due. We will review for the test that day. On Thursday, students will take a test over chapter 1. I will also collect notes that day. On Friday, I will be at a PBIS conference and will likely leave a movie for students to watch.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I have graded 150+ papers today and will be putting the first grades of the semester into TeacherEase this evening. This week and next will be four-day weeks due to MLK day and parent/teacher conferences. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
Students will continue to work in PowerPoint, becoming familiar with the workspace and adding design elements and transitions. No test this week.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, we will cover the last section in chapter 1, over supply and demand. On Wednesday, study guides 1.3 and 1.4 will be due. We will review for the test that day. On Thursday, students will take a test over chapter 1. I will also collect notes that day. On Friday, I will be at a PBIS conference and will likely leave a movie for students to watch.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Week of January 13
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone enjoyed their snow days. We will try this again from the top: here is what I have planned for this week:
In all classes, on Monday I will hand out the syllabus for each class and let everyone know what to expect during the semester.
Business Concepts 1
On Tuesday, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. I do grade notes at the end of each chapter. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 2
This week we will be starting the first project in PowerPoint, covering basic tools and commands. We will complete the first activity together. There will be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
I hope everyone enjoyed their snow days. We will try this again from the top: here is what I have planned for this week:
In all classes, on Monday I will hand out the syllabus for each class and let everyone know what to expect during the semester.
Business Concepts 1
On Tuesday, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. I do grade notes at the end of each chapter. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 2
This week we will be starting the first project in PowerPoint, covering basic tools and commands. We will complete the first activity together. There will be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Another snow day
Looks like I spoke too soon. Hopefully on Friday I'll be able to give out the syllabus to each class and let them know what to expect this semester!
MD
MD
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Week of January 6
Hi everyone,
It looks like tomorrow we will actually be having school, so I decided to make my first post of the semester. I hope everyone enjoyed their snow days. Thanks for stopping by the blog, which I usually update on Saturday or Sunday with information about the upcoming week. This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
On Thursday, 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 Friday, we will start chapter one, which covers consumers and their role in the economy. There will be no outside homework for this week.
Computers 2
This class covers both Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher. Students will learn the basics of PowerPoint, including sounds, animations, and timings during the first quarter. Publisher will be introduced during the second quarter when students create flyers, brochures, and newsletters. The class is one semester in length and is an elective. 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. I haven't taught this class since I did my student teaching...nine years ago! Hopefully, I'm not too rusty.
On Friday, we will start with the first chapter in PowerPoint, working through the activity as a class.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
It looks like tomorrow we will actually be having school, so I decided to make my first post of the semester. I hope everyone enjoyed their snow days. Thanks for stopping by the blog, which I usually update on Saturday or Sunday with information about the upcoming week. This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
On Thursday, 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 Friday, we will start chapter one, which covers consumers and their role in the economy. There will be no outside homework for this week.
Computers 2
This class covers both Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher. Students will learn the basics of PowerPoint, including sounds, animations, and timings during the first quarter. Publisher will be introduced during the second quarter when students create flyers, brochures, and newsletters. The class is one semester in length and is an elective. 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. I haven't taught this class since I did my student teaching...nine years ago! Hopefully, I'm not too rusty.
On Friday, we will start with the first chapter in PowerPoint, working through the activity as a class.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
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