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
Sunday, January 27, 2013
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
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Week of December 17 - 21
Hi everyone,
It seems crazy, but it's already the last week of the semester. My classes have been great and I have really enjoyed all of them. Here is the schedule for the final week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will finish up the project that we started together. It took a bit longer than I had planned.
On Tuesday and Wednesday we will review. Students will get all of their old tests back to study from for the final exam. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the test or the exam grade will be docked 50%.
The final exam has three parts. The written part is comprised of questions taken from the chapter tests. The questions are matching, multiple choice and true/false. Students will also have to label both Word and Excel screens. Next, students will complete a short activity using Word, showing basic commands such as adding a header, using clipart, etc. Finally, they will create a small worksheet in Excel using the formulas they have learned.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will get all of their old tests back to study from for the final exam. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the test or the exam grade will be docked 50%. We will correct the tests in class and review. The test is made up of matching, multiple choice and true/false questions.
On Tuesday and Wednesday students will work on creating "end of quarter" Powerpoints describing the ten most important things they learned during the last nine weeks.
Business Law
On Monday, students will continue to prepare for their debates and the debates will take place on Tuesday. Many of the students are very passionate about their topics so the debates should be exciting. On Monday, the few students taking the final exam will receive corrected copies of their chapter tests to use as study guides for the final. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the test or the exam grade will be docked 50%. The test is made up of matching, multiple choice and true/false questions.
I think that's it for this week and for the semester. I hope everyone has a relaxing winter break.
Happy holidays!
MD
It seems crazy, but it's already the last week of the semester. My classes have been great and I have really enjoyed all of them. Here is the schedule for the final week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will finish up the project that we started together. It took a bit longer than I had planned.
On Tuesday and Wednesday we will review. Students will get all of their old tests back to study from for the final exam. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the test or the exam grade will be docked 50%.
The final exam has three parts. The written part is comprised of questions taken from the chapter tests. The questions are matching, multiple choice and true/false. Students will also have to label both Word and Excel screens. Next, students will complete a short activity using Word, showing basic commands such as adding a header, using clipart, etc. Finally, they will create a small worksheet in Excel using the formulas they have learned.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will get all of their old tests back to study from for the final exam. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the test or the exam grade will be docked 50%. We will correct the tests in class and review. The test is made up of matching, multiple choice and true/false questions.
On Tuesday and Wednesday students will work on creating "end of quarter" Powerpoints describing the ten most important things they learned during the last nine weeks.
Business Law
On Monday, students will continue to prepare for their debates and the debates will take place on Tuesday. Many of the students are very passionate about their topics so the debates should be exciting. On Monday, the few students taking the final exam will receive corrected copies of their chapter tests to use as study guides for the final. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the test or the exam grade will be docked 50%. The test is made up of matching, multiple choice and true/false questions.
I think that's it for this week and for the semester. I hope everyone has a relaxing winter break.
Happy holidays!
MD
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Week of December 10 - 14
Hi everyone,
Well, last week certainly did not go the way I had planned! I was out four days last week. As your child may have told you, I have MS. Most of the time, this does not affect my teaching, but every now and then, it throws me for a loop. I'll be back tomorrow and hopefully will make it to Christmas break without another day out.
Now, on to the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we are going to go over all the work completed in my absence. By now, the students seem to be pros at using functions in Excel. We will also review on Monday. Then, I'm planning on having a test on Tuesday. If I feel like they aren't ready, we will push it back to Wednesday. Later in the week, we will complete an activity together doing a few more advanced functions in Excel. This info will not be on the final exam.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish Maxed Out. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will take notes over a very short chapter 19, on savings and mortgages. On Thursday, study guides will be due and we will review for the test and on Friday we will take the test.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish Twelve Angry Men. On Tuesday, we will begin preparing for debates, the final class project. In groups, students will write a brief arguing their position and then will debate another group during class. I will pick the topics.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Well, last week certainly did not go the way I had planned! I was out four days last week. As your child may have told you, I have MS. Most of the time, this does not affect my teaching, but every now and then, it throws me for a loop. I'll be back tomorrow and hopefully will make it to Christmas break without another day out.
Now, on to the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we are going to go over all the work completed in my absence. By now, the students seem to be pros at using functions in Excel. We will also review on Monday. Then, I'm planning on having a test on Tuesday. If I feel like they aren't ready, we will push it back to Wednesday. Later in the week, we will complete an activity together doing a few more advanced functions in Excel. This info will not be on the final exam.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish Maxed Out. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will take notes over a very short chapter 19, on savings and mortgages. On Thursday, study guides will be due and we will review for the test and on Friday we will take the test.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish Twelve Angry Men. On Tuesday, we will begin preparing for debates, the final class project. In groups, students will write a brief arguing their position and then will debate another group during class. I will pick the topics.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Week of December 3 - 7
Hi everyone,
Only three more weeks left in the fall semester. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using formulas and functions. No tests or outside homework.
Business Concepts
We will finish up chapter 18 this week. Study guides for sections 3 and 4 will be due on Wednesday. We will take a test over the chapter on Thursday. We will also start a movie this week called Maxed Out, about the credit card industry.
Business Law
On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapters 8 and 9. This will be the last chapter test of the semester. At the end of the week, we will watch a movie, either Twelve Angry Men or Inherit the Wind. There should be no outside homework.
That's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Only three more weeks left in the fall semester. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using formulas and functions. No tests or outside homework.
Business Concepts
We will finish up chapter 18 this week. Study guides for sections 3 and 4 will be due on Wednesday. We will take a test over the chapter on Thursday. We will also start a movie this week called Maxed Out, about the credit card industry.
Business Law
On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapters 8 and 9. This will be the last chapter test of the semester. At the end of the week, we will watch a movie, either Twelve Angry Men or Inherit the Wind. There should be no outside homework.
That's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
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