Hi everyone,
This week is homecoming week. Along with the assemblies and costumes that are expected, here is what I'm hoping to get accomplished:
Computers 1
We will continue working on the first MLA formatted report together. Then, students will complete a reading guide for the chapter, which will be useful as a study guide when we take a test in a couple of weeks.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 2. On Tuesday, students will take a test and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3, over careers and finding a job. Students will research two careers that are of interest and learn about job applications and interviews.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 3. On Tuesday, students will take a test and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 4, over criminal law. Students will look at the Illinois Criminal Code and research a famous criminal trial.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Week of September 9
Hi everyone,
I'll be out this week on Wednesday and students have an 11:45 dismissal on Friday. Here is what I have planned for the week:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over Word - Project 1. The test includes a written portion, taken from the chapter reading guide, and a production portion requiring the creation of a flyer. On Wednesday, students will watch a documentary on Steve Jobs and on Thursday, we will start Word - Project 2 over research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, but will learn about MLA formatting requirements and how to complete them using Word.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish up the notes for chapter 2. Chapter study guides are due on Tuesday. This week, students will be finishing up identity theft PowerPoints and creating posters about common consumer complaints.
Business Law
On Monday, we will discuss the PowerPoints students created last week on cyberlaw. Then, we will start chapter 3, over the court system. Students will learn about the U. S. Supreme Court and will compete a research paper over one of the current justices on the court.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I'll be out this week on Wednesday and students have an 11:45 dismissal on Friday. Here is what I have planned for the week:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over Word - Project 1. The test includes a written portion, taken from the chapter reading guide, and a production portion requiring the creation of a flyer. On Wednesday, students will watch a documentary on Steve Jobs and on Thursday, we will start Word - Project 2 over research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, but will learn about MLA formatting requirements and how to complete them using Word.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish up the notes for chapter 2. Chapter study guides are due on Tuesday. This week, students will be finishing up identity theft PowerPoints and creating posters about common consumer complaints.
Business Law
On Monday, we will discuss the PowerPoints students created last week on cyberlaw. Then, we will start chapter 3, over the court system. Students will learn about the U. S. Supreme Court and will compete a research paper over one of the current justices on the court.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, September 2, 2013
Week of September 2
Hi everyone,
Hopefully everyone has enjoyed their three-day weekend. Here is what I have planned for the short week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers in class. Later in the week, students will create flyers for events of their choice.
Business Concepts
We will start chapter 2, over consumer protection. This week, activities include looking at Consumer Reports magazine and checking out business reviews provided by the Better Business Bureau. Later in the week, students will do some independent research on identity theft.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review for a test over chapter 1. On Wednesday, we will take the test and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will be making PowerPoints on the issue of cyber law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Hopefully everyone has enjoyed their three-day weekend. Here is what I have planned for the short week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers in class. Later in the week, students will create flyers for events of their choice.
Business Concepts
We will start chapter 2, over consumer protection. This week, activities include looking at Consumer Reports magazine and checking out business reviews provided by the Better Business Bureau. Later in the week, students will do some independent research on identity theft.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review for a test over chapter 1. On Wednesday, we will take the test and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will be making PowerPoints on the issue of cyber law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Week of August 26
Hi everyone,
We all made it through the first week. This next week looks to be a hot one, but hopefully it will cool off soon. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week.
Computers 1
We will continue the first project in Word which covers making flyers with a variety of different formatting. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 1 over the economy, discussing supply and demand and the decision-making process. I pushed back the due date for study guides. Study guides 1 and 2 will be due on Monday and study guides 3 and 4 will be due on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will review the chapter and on Thursday we will take a test.. I will also collect and grade notes on that day.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish up notes for chapter 1, covering business ethics. We will start a movie about Bernie Madoff. On Tuesday, we will finish the movie and students will begin working on a short response essay. All chapter study guides will be due on Wednesday. On either Thursday or Friday, we will have a test over the chapter. I will also collect notes on that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
We all made it through the first week. This next week looks to be a hot one, but hopefully it will cool off soon. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week.
Computers 1
We will continue the first project in Word which covers making flyers with a variety of different formatting. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 1 over the economy, discussing supply and demand and the decision-making process. I pushed back the due date for study guides. Study guides 1 and 2 will be due on Monday and study guides 3 and 4 will be due on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will review the chapter and on Thursday we will take a test.. I will also collect and grade notes on that day.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish up notes for chapter 1, covering business ethics. We will start a movie about Bernie Madoff. On Tuesday, we will finish the movie and students will begin working on a short response essay. All chapter study guides will be due on Wednesday. On either Thursday or Friday, we will have a test over the chapter. I will also collect notes on that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Week of August 19
Hi everyone,
Thanks for stopping by my classroom blog. This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
In all classes, Monday will be spent on a school-wide event where students will be given tours of the school and taught the expectations for the school year: Responsible, Respectful, and Ready. The day will end with everyone on the footfall field taking part in a variety of fun activities. On Tuesday, I will hand out the syllabus for each class and let everyone know what to expect during the semester.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
On Wednesday, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 1
This class covers both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create flyers, reports, and letterheads in Word during the first quarter. Excel will be introduced during the second quarter when students create charts and graphs for various data. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement. There will not be work to take home for this class, as it is all completed in the computer lab. However, students will be responsible for studying for tests.
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. This week, we will start chapter 1. Students will read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and create a brief (summary) of the case. There should not be any outside homework.
That should be it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Thanks for stopping by my classroom blog. This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
In all classes, Monday will be spent on a school-wide event where students will be given tours of the school and taught the expectations for the school year: Responsible, Respectful, and Ready. The day will end with everyone on the footfall field taking part in a variety of fun activities. On Tuesday, I will hand out the syllabus for each class and let everyone know what to expect during the semester.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
On Wednesday, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 1
This class covers both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create flyers, reports, and letterheads in Word during the first quarter. Excel will be introduced during the second quarter when students create charts and graphs for various data. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement. There will not be work to take home for this class, as it is all completed in the computer lab. However, students will be responsible for studying for tests.
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. This week, we will start chapter 1. Students will read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and create a brief (summary) of the case. There should not be any outside homework.
That should be it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Week of May 20 - 24
Hi everyone,
I apologize for not posting last weekend. My sister got married and I seem to have totally forgotten my blog. This will be my last blog post of the year. My classes have been great this semester and I hope the classes have been a positive experience for everyone.
The final exams for my classes are made up of questions from chapter tests. All questions are multiple choice, matching, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank with a word bank. The Computers 1 exam also includes production portions in Word and Excel.
On Monday, all chapter tests will be returned to students and we will correct them in class. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the final exam (or before) or the exam grade will be docked 50%. Students are not required to take chapter tests home.
That's it for this year. I hope everyone has a fantastic summer.
MD
I apologize for not posting last weekend. My sister got married and I seem to have totally forgotten my blog. This will be my last blog post of the year. My classes have been great this semester and I hope the classes have been a positive experience for everyone.
The final exams for my classes are made up of questions from chapter tests. All questions are multiple choice, matching, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank with a word bank. The Computers 1 exam also includes production portions in Word and Excel.
On Monday, all chapter tests will be returned to students and we will correct them in class. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the final exam (or before) or the exam grade will be docked 50%. Students are not required to take chapter tests home.
That's it for this year. I hope everyone has a fantastic summer.
MD
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Week of May 6 - 10
Hi everyone,
Last full week of class for seniors and three more weeks for everyone else. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working on using absolute references in Excel worksheets this week. On Wednesday, we will review and on Thursday we will take a test over the chapter.
Business Concepts
We will finish up the chapter on saving and investing this week. On Tuesday, study guides 1 and 2 are due and on Wednesday, study guides 3 and 4 are due. We will review on Wednesday and take a test over the chapter on Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Last week, students started using weseed.com, which is an online stock market simulation. Stocks are checked every day in class and many students are really getting in to the experience. At the end of the day on May 10, I will see who has made the most money in each class. The top three earners will receive extra credit points.
Also, if you check TeacherEase, you may have noticed that I removed the credit video assignment. I decided not to grade these, as we had many technical difficulties and students were becoming frustrated with the performance of the software we were using to edit. I'll have to try something different next year if I decide to do videos.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Last full week of class for seniors and three more weeks for everyone else. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working on using absolute references in Excel worksheets this week. On Wednesday, we will review and on Thursday we will take a test over the chapter.
Business Concepts
We will finish up the chapter on saving and investing this week. On Tuesday, study guides 1 and 2 are due and on Wednesday, study guides 3 and 4 are due. We will review on Wednesday and take a test over the chapter on Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Last week, students started using weseed.com, which is an online stock market simulation. Stocks are checked every day in class and many students are really getting in to the experience. At the end of the day on May 10, I will see who has made the most money in each class. The top three earners will receive extra credit points.
Also, if you check TeacherEase, you may have noticed that I removed the credit video assignment. I decided not to grade these, as we had many technical difficulties and students were becoming frustrated with the performance of the software we were using to edit. I'll have to try something different next year if I decide to do videos.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
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