Hi everyone,
This week will likely be a bit crazy. I'm one of the directors for the high school play scheduled for March 21 and 22. I'll be out all day setting up for the play on Wednesday. Hope you can come out and see The Mouse That Roared! The students have been working very hard the last few months to put on a great performance.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
I decided not to start Publisher last week, because many students needed more time to finish their PowerPoint projects. This week, we will view each student's PowerPoint in class. The remainder of the week, students will watch a movie about Steve Jobs and learn about some Web 2.0 tools they can use for a variety of projects. There will be no homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue with taxes this week. Students will complete review sheets and learn about other types of taxes, such as excise and sales taxes. While I'm working on the play Wednesday, students will watch Shark Tank, which has turned into one of their favorite activities. They really get into the different business ideas. On Thursday, we will review the taxes chapter and on Friday students will take a test over the chapter and turn in their notes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Friday, March 14, 2014
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Week of March 10
Hi everyone,
We have two weeks left in the third quarter. The original ending date was pushed back a week due to the number of snow days. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
Students will work on their individual PowerPoints Monday-Wednesday. Any student who needs additional time to complete his/her project will need to arrange to come in during enrichment and use the computers. After I have graded all of the projects, they will be shown to the class. I'm not sure if we will get to that this week, but if not we will see them early next week.
On Thursday and Friday,we will do some fun computer activities before we start Publisher next week. There will likely be some extra credit involved.
Business Concepts
This week is all about taxes. Students will fill out a W-4 form and 1040EZs. Just a reminder to bring in W-2s. Students can do their taxes in class. 4.1 and 4.2 study guides will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
We have two weeks left in the third quarter. The original ending date was pushed back a week due to the number of snow days. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 2
Students will work on their individual PowerPoints Monday-Wednesday. Any student who needs additional time to complete his/her project will need to arrange to come in during enrichment and use the computers. After I have graded all of the projects, they will be shown to the class. I'm not sure if we will get to that this week, but if not we will see them early next week.
On Thursday and Friday,we will do some fun computer activities before we start Publisher next week. There will likely be some extra credit involved.
Business Concepts
This week is all about taxes. Students will fill out a W-4 form and 1040EZs. Just a reminder to bring in W-2s. Students can do their taxes in class. 4.1 and 4.2 study guides will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, March 3, 2014
Week of March 3
Hi everyone,
Hopefully, this will be our last snow day of the school year. I think everyone is just ready for spring at this point. Here is what I have scheduled for the week:
Computers 2
Students are working on their individual PowerPoint projects. The project can be on just about any topic, and students seem to enjoy working on them and being creative. The project is worth 120 points. At the end of the week, I'll see what kind of progress everyone has made to determine if they need more class time to work next week.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 3. On Wednesday, there will be a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start the next chapter over taxes. There should not be any outside homework this week. Students are encouraged to bring their W-2s to class and fill out their tax return.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Hopefully, this will be our last snow day of the school year. I think everyone is just ready for spring at this point. Here is what I have scheduled for the week:
Computers 2
Students are working on their individual PowerPoint projects. The project can be on just about any topic, and students seem to enjoy working on them and being creative. The project is worth 120 points. At the end of the week, I'll see what kind of progress everyone has made to determine if they need more class time to work next week.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 3. On Wednesday, there will be a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start the next chapter over taxes. There should not be any outside homework this week. Students are encouraged to bring their W-2s to class and fill out their tax return.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Week of February 24
Hi everyone,
Progress reports should be sent out sometime this week. I have all grades fully updated in TeacherEase. We still have four weeks left in the third quarter, so there is plenty of time to improve grades, if needed. Here is what I have scheduled this week:
Computers 2
Students will continue working with audio/video within PowerPoint. After finishing this chapter, each student will create a PowerPoint on the topic of his/her choice. This will be a large project, worth at least 100 points, so I'm encouraging students to begin thinking of topics now.
Business Concepts
We didn't finish the second half of section 2 notes last week, so students can't turn in the section 2 study guide on Monday, as scheduled. They will now be due Tuesday at the beginning of class.
Last week, each student started writing an essay on the career of his/her choice. Some students finished on Friday, but most did not, so we will continue working on those after doing notes on Monday.
On Tuesday, I will be out all day for doctors appointments. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will watch a movie about current scams of which they should be aware.
On Thursday and Friday, we will take section 3 notes, fill out an application, and look at the characteristics of a strong job interview. The following Monday, March 3, we will review and then take a test over the chapter on that Tuesday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Progress reports should be sent out sometime this week. I have all grades fully updated in TeacherEase. We still have four weeks left in the third quarter, so there is plenty of time to improve grades, if needed. Here is what I have scheduled this week:
Computers 2
Students will continue working with audio/video within PowerPoint. After finishing this chapter, each student will create a PowerPoint on the topic of his/her choice. This will be a large project, worth at least 100 points, so I'm encouraging students to begin thinking of topics now.
Business Concepts
We didn't finish the second half of section 2 notes last week, so students can't turn in the section 2 study guide on Monday, as scheduled. They will now be due Tuesday at the beginning of class.
Last week, each student started writing an essay on the career of his/her choice. Some students finished on Friday, but most did not, so we will continue working on those after doing notes on Monday.
On Tuesday, I will be out all day for doctors appointments. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will watch a movie about current scams of which they should be aware.
On Thursday and Friday, we will take section 3 notes, fill out an application, and look at the characteristics of a strong job interview. The following Monday, March 3, we will review and then take a test over the chapter on that Tuesday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, February 17, 2014
Week of February 17
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
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
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
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