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
Monday, February 17, 2014
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
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