Hi everyone,
Welcome to my classroom blog, if it's your first time visiting this year. I only have semester-length classes, so I will be seeing a lot of new faces on Tuesday. This semester I will be teaching Computers 2 and Business Concepts. I usually update the blog 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 Tuesday, students will be participating in the all-school volleyball tournament. As a result, I will not see those classes. My morning classes will be doing some fun icebreaker activities to learn more about their classmates. On Wednesday, I will hand out a syllabus in each class and go over the expectations for the semester.
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. Attendance is also very important because all work must be done in class.
On Thursday and Friday this week, we will start with the first chapter in PowerPoint, working through the activity as a class.
Business Concepts
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 Thursday, students will take and grade a pre-test to find out what they know before beginning the class.
On Friday, we will start chapter one, which covers consumers and their
role in the economy. Students will take notes and watch a short video. There will be no outside homework for this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, January 5, 2015
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Week of December 8
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
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
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
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