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
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Week of December 9
Hi everyone,
This will be my last blog post for the fall semester. The week of December 16, we will just be reviewing for final exams. All of my final exams are comprised of test questions from chapter tests. All questions are either matching, multiple choice, or true/false. There are no short answer questions. My Computers 1 exam also includes short portions completing tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel.
On December 16, all chapter tests will be handed back to students and corrected to be used as study guides for final exams. These tests MUST be returned to me on or before the day of the final exam. Students who do not return their chapter tests to me will have their exam grade reduced by 50%. Students are not required to take their tests with them.
Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
Students will complete a survey activity and use Excel to chart their results. We will walk through the third project in Excel together this week. Students will not be tested on the chapter, just introduced to a few more advanced concepts that we didn't have time to cover in full.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will take a test over chapter 7 and I will also collect their notes. The rest of the week, we will do a quick introduction to savings options. There will be a quiz over this material on Friday. Study guides for the quiz will be due on Thursday.
Business Law
This is our debate week. Students will spend Monday and Tuesday preparing their arguments and making visual aids Wednesday and Thursday will be spent debating and on Friday we will have an end-of-class party.
I think that's it for the rest of the semester. I hope everyone has a fantastic break. Happy holidays!
MD
This will be my last blog post for the fall semester. The week of December 16, we will just be reviewing for final exams. All of my final exams are comprised of test questions from chapter tests. All questions are either matching, multiple choice, or true/false. There are no short answer questions. My Computers 1 exam also includes short portions completing tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel.
On December 16, all chapter tests will be handed back to students and corrected to be used as study guides for final exams. These tests MUST be returned to me on or before the day of the final exam. Students who do not return their chapter tests to me will have their exam grade reduced by 50%. Students are not required to take their tests with them.
Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
Students will complete a survey activity and use Excel to chart their results. We will walk through the third project in Excel together this week. Students will not be tested on the chapter, just introduced to a few more advanced concepts that we didn't have time to cover in full.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will take a test over chapter 7 and I will also collect their notes. The rest of the week, we will do a quick introduction to savings options. There will be a quiz over this material on Friday. Study guides for the quiz will be due on Thursday.
Business Law
This is our debate week. Students will spend Monday and Tuesday preparing their arguments and making visual aids Wednesday and Thursday will be spent debating and on Friday we will have an end-of-class party.
I think that's it for the rest of the semester. I hope everyone has a fantastic break. Happy holidays!
MD
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Week of December 2
Hi everyone,
Only three weeks left in the fall semester! Students still have time to get grades up before exams. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue to create Excel spreadsheets this week. On Thursday, we will review and on Friday they will take a test over project 2.
Business Concepts
We will continue discussing credit this week, including avoiding the minimum payment trap and the importance of reading the fine print before using any type of credit. Chapter study guides will be due on Friday.
Business Law
At the beginning of the week we will be watching the movie Twelve Angry Men. For all other movies I show, I have students write response papers about the movie. But, this one is just for them to enjoy. Later in the week, I will be introducing the debates that students will participate in next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Only three weeks left in the fall semester! Students still have time to get grades up before exams. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue to create Excel spreadsheets this week. On Thursday, we will review and on Friday they will take a test over project 2.
Business Concepts
We will continue discussing credit this week, including avoiding the minimum payment trap and the importance of reading the fine print before using any type of credit. Chapter study guides will be due on Friday.
Business Law
At the beginning of the week we will be watching the movie Twelve Angry Men. For all other movies I show, I have students write response papers about the movie. But, this one is just for them to enjoy. Later in the week, I will be introducing the debates that students will participate in next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Week of November 25
Hi everyone,
A short week this week. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating worksheets in Excel. Wednesday will be a make up day for students to complete any missing work.
Business Concepts
I postponed starting the credit chapter until this week. Students will look at a credit card statement and learn about different types of credit. There should be no outside homework.
Business Law
Students have now completed all chapter tests for this class. For the remainder of the semester, we will do a variety of activities, many focusing on current events. This week, we will focus on healthcare.
On Monday, students will research how other countries provide healthcare to citizens. They will also be given a survey to ask an adult to complete asking a few brief questions about the Affordable Care Act. Surveys will be due Wednesday. On Tuesday they will learn how the Affordable Care Act works and arguments for and against its implementation. On Wednesday, we will review the survey results.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and Happy Thanksgiving!
MD
A short week this week. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating worksheets in Excel. Wednesday will be a make up day for students to complete any missing work.
Business Concepts
I postponed starting the credit chapter until this week. Students will look at a credit card statement and learn about different types of credit. There should be no outside homework.
Business Law
Students have now completed all chapter tests for this class. For the remainder of the semester, we will do a variety of activities, many focusing on current events. This week, we will focus on healthcare.
On Monday, students will research how other countries provide healthcare to citizens. They will also be given a survey to ask an adult to complete asking a few brief questions about the Affordable Care Act. Surveys will be due Wednesday. On Tuesday they will learn how the Affordable Care Act works and arguments for and against its implementation. On Wednesday, we will review the survey results.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and Happy Thanksgiving!
MD
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Week of November 18
Hi everyone,
Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating spreadsheets in Excel using average, max, and min functions.
Business Concepts
Checking packets will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students will have all hour in class on Monday to work on packets. On Tuesday, I will answer any final questions and we will review for the test. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 6 and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start a chapter on the use of credit.
Business Law
On Monday, students will watch a video about the use of forensic science in the courtroom. On Tuesday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8 and students will complete a case brief. On Wednesday, we will review for a test over chapter 8 and on Thursday, students will take the test and I will collect their notes. On Friday, we will begin discussing the importance of capacity in contract law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating spreadsheets in Excel using average, max, and min functions.
Business Concepts
Checking packets will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students will have all hour in class on Monday to work on packets. On Tuesday, I will answer any final questions and we will review for the test. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 6 and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start a chapter on the use of credit.
Business Law
On Monday, students will watch a video about the use of forensic science in the courtroom. On Tuesday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8 and students will complete a case brief. On Wednesday, we will review for a test over chapter 8 and on Thursday, students will take the test and I will collect their notes. On Friday, we will begin discussing the importance of capacity in contract law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, November 11, 2013
Week of November 11
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our veterans, past and present, for their service to our country. Your service is so very appreciated.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Tuesday, we will review Excel - Project 1 and on Wednesday, we will take a test over the chapter. On Thursday and Friday, we will complete the first spreadsheet in Excel - Project 2 together.
Business Concepts
Students continue to work on checking packets this week. I don't think we will get them finished this week, but all work should be completed in class. Study guides for the chapter will be due on Friday.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 6, over offer and acceptance in contracts. On Wednesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will begin chapter 8, over consideration in contracts.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our veterans, past and present, for their service to our country. Your service is so very appreciated.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Tuesday, we will review Excel - Project 1 and on Wednesday, we will take a test over the chapter. On Thursday and Friday, we will complete the first spreadsheet in Excel - Project 2 together.
Business Concepts
Students continue to work on checking packets this week. I don't think we will get them finished this week, but all work should be completed in class. Study guides for the chapter will be due on Friday.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 6, over offer and acceptance in contracts. On Wednesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will begin chapter 8, over consideration in contracts.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Week of November 4
Hi everyone,
We've made it to November. It's hard to believe it, but we only have seven more weeks left in this semester. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using the SUM function and applying basic formatting.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 6, over checking accounts. Students will complete a checking account packet provided by First National Bank. The packet will be completed in class, with participation points awarded daily for working in class. Finished packets will be worth 150 points, which is the equivalent of approximately three tests. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will start chapter 6 this week, over contract law. Students will learn about offer and acceptance and the requirements of a contract. They will complete case briefs of actual contract disputes. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
We've made it to November. It's hard to believe it, but we only have seven more weeks left in this semester. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using the SUM function and applying basic formatting.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 6, over checking accounts. Students will complete a checking account packet provided by First National Bank. The packet will be completed in class, with participation points awarded daily for working in class. Finished packets will be worth 150 points, which is the equivalent of approximately three tests. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will start chapter 6 this week, over contract law. Students will learn about offer and acceptance and the requirements of a contract. They will complete case briefs of actual contract disputes. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
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