Welcome to Business Technology A

Today we will:

• Learn classroom rules (see at right) and procedures.
• Look at syllabus
• Begin Introductory PowerPoint (see separate post)

Homework:

• None!

Chapter 1 Test

Today We Will:

• Last minute Q&A
• Take Chapter 1 Test
• Business Math 1 - Estimating Products

Chapter 1 Review

The chapter 1 test will be tomorrow!

Please review -

• Complete I2B Chapter 1 Quik Quiz Review on edmodo (you can use your notes!)
• Business Note check
• You will receive your chapter 1 pre-test 
• correct all questions you got wrong and turn it in by the end of the hour
• Chapter 1.1-1.4 notes and the power points and reading from chapter 1 available on edmodo

Chapter 1.4

Learning Goal:

1. Define 3 economic roles and state how they affect supply and demand
2. Discuss standard of living and quality of life

Today We Will:

• Respond to Bellringer on edmodo.com
• Section 1.4 notecheck
• Review chapter 1.4 notes
• Complete the Business Notes!  Due at the beginning of the hour tomorrow.

REMINDER:

TEST ON FRIDAY!

Chapter 1

Today We Will:

• Complete Activity 1-4 and turn in to pink basket
• Log in to edmodo.com and review the Exploring Economic Resources powerpoint
• Complete the Economic Resources Activity and submit on edmodo by the end of the hour

I2B - Ch. 1.4

Learning Goal:

1. Define 3 economic roles and state how they affect supply and demand
2. Discuss standard of living and quality of life

Today We Will:

• Section 1.3 notecheck
• Review section 1.3 notes
• Using the chapter 1.4 resources here, complete the chapter 1.4 notes
• Notes are due at beginning of the hour on Tuesday

REMINDER:
CHAPTER 1 TEST ON FRIDAY!!

I2B - Chapter 1.3

Learning Goal:

1. Discuss 3 measurements of an economy’s health 
2.  Name and describe the 4 phases of a business cycle

Today We Will:

• Using the chapter 1.3 resources here, complete the chapter 1.3 notes
• Notes due at beginning of the hour tomorrow

Chapter 1.2

Learning Goal:

1. Explain how an economy meets its needs and wants
2. Describe the six-step decision making process

Activities:

1. Log on to edmodo and answer today's bell ringer
• 1.2 notecheck
2. Review section 1.2 notes
3. Activity 1.2
• due at the end of the hour

Homework:

1. None!

I2B - Chapter 1.2

Learning Goal:

1. Explain how an economy meets its needs and wants
2. Describe the six-step decision making process

1. Today We Will:

• Using the chapter 1.2 resources here, complete the chapter 1.2 notes
• Due at the beginning of the hour tomorrow!

Homework:

1. Complete section 1.2 notes if not done in class!

I2B - Chapter 1.1

Learning Goal:

1. Identify market economies

1. Today We Will:

• Respond to Bellringer on edmodo
• Review information from yesterday
• Complete Activity 1.1

Homework:

1. None!

Intro To Business - Chapter 1

Learning Goal:

1.  Compare three types of economies
2. Describe and explain the characteristics of a market economy

Today We Will:

• Take the Chapter 1 Pre-Test
• Log on to Edmodo.com
• Using the Chapter 1.1 resources here complete the Chapter 1.1 notes
• Thinking Critically:

1. Why have market economies been adopted in many countries throughout the world that formerly had command economies?
2. If you were a citizen in  country that converted from a traditional economy to a market economy, what are some of the changes that you would find in your life compared to life under the former system?
3. What do you think are the positive and negative aspects of the profit motive in a market economy?
4. What are some things that a government can do to help assure that there is fair competition in the marketplace?

Homework:

1. Notes due tomorrow at beginning of the hour!

Digital Citizenship TEST

1.  Review Digital Citizenship Scenarios from yesterday.
2.  Log onto edmodo.com

• If you have already used edmodo.com for another class, use the same login
• If you are new to edmodo, use your username and password that you use to sign on to your computers.
• GROUP CODE

3.  Take Digital Citizenship Test

Digital Citizenship - Day 6

Today We Will:

• Complete the Technology Scenarios in pairs
• Review all digital citizenship notes
• Create a "Digital Citizenship Test"
• Write 5 True/False Questions
• Write 5 Multiple Choice Questions w/ 4 choices each
• Format like the example below.  1" margins on all sides!
• Print 2 copies:  
• Write Your name on one, and circle the correct answers
• Leave the 2nd copy blank!
• Test TOMORROW!

Digital Citizenship - Day 5

Learning Goals:

• Demonstrate Digital Citizenship. (2 - IV.C.1)
• Access the internet to search for information and resources. (2 - IV.B.1,5,6,8)

Today We Will:

1. Click on the link below to go to the Internet Safety tutorial.  
2. Complete the Internet Safety Notes as you explore the tutorial.  Turn in the notes when you are done.
3. Click on the EXTRAS tab and Take the quiz.  Take a screen shot of your results.  
4. Send me an email.  Include in  3 things you have learned from this unit that you did not know before.  Attach the screen shot of your quiz results.  (remember proper e-mail etiquette)

Links:

•    Internet Safety

Digital Citizenship - Day 4

Learning Goals:

• Demonstrate Digital Citizenship. (2 - IV.C.1)

Today We Will:

• Discuss digital rights and responsibilities
• Discuss digital health and wellness
• Discuss digital security

Activities:

1. Complete Notes
2. Check out the links/articles/videos below

Links:

• GLPS AUP
• Protecting Yourself Online

Digital Citizenship - Day 3

Learning Goals:

• Identify legal and ethical issues related to the use of information/media online (10-IV.C.1)

• Discuss fair use policies and copyright guidelines (10-IV.C.6)

Today We Will:

• Discuss Digital Law

• Copyright 

• Plagiarism

Activity:

1. Complete the notes (dig_cit_notes_3)
2. Explore the links and videos below

Links:

• Using information correctly

Digital Citizenship - Day 2

Learning Goal:  Evaluate Internet resources for reliability and validity.  (2 - IV.B.7)

Today We Will:

• Discuss Digital Etiquette
• Discuss Digital Literacy
• Practice Evaluating Web Sites

Links:

• Search Better
• dhmo.org

Digital Citizenship - cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is the use of Information Technology to harm or harass other people in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner.

Activity:

1. Do the pre-reading activity - handout
2. Read the article - handout / link below
3. Complete the written reaction following the instructions given.

Links

• Teens Health
• http://cyberbullying.us/
• http://stopcyberbullying.org

Digital Citizenship - Day 1

Learning Goal: Discuss proper netiquette in online communications.  
(8 - IV.C.3)

Today We Will:

• Define Digital Citizenship
• Learn about the 9 elements of Digital Citizenship
• Review etiquette and safety related to online communications
• Complete Notes

Activity:  Click on the Beyond Email link below
LINKS:

• Email 101
• Beyond Email
• "Before You Hit Send" article

E-mail 101

Learning Goal:  Identify the function and purpose of email and use email to share files/documents.

2 - IV.B.2-3

Today We Will:

• Email 101
• Click on the link above to take the Email 101 tutorial. Complete the three lessons in the tutorial. Take the quiz and take a screen shot of your results when done.
• ** Press shift + ctrl + 4 to take a screen shot. Screen shot will be on your desktop.
• Log into your district provided student email.
• Go to mail.glps.k12.mi.us
• Log in using the same username/password you use to log into your computer.
• Send me an e-mail (clarkt@glcomets.net) following appropriate etiquette and grammar rules.  **Please put your class hour in the subject line. 
• Include in your message:
• A greeting line followed by a message which includes:
• What do you think Digital Citizenship means?
• Attach the screen shot of your quiz results using the Attach a File feature in gmail.
• Use an appropriate closing line to finish your email.

Remember EVERY COMET WILL:

• Write in a complete sentence.
• Use capital "I".
• Avoid "text talk".
• Capitalize the beginning of sentences.
• Use punctuation at the end of sentences.

Introductory PowerPoint- Day 1

Learning Goal:

Develop informal presentations using media to engage and inform audiences.

8 - I.A.6

Activity:

Please create a six slide PowerPoint presentation. Each slide should have custom animation, and add transitions between each slide. DO NOT include sounds, or preset timings.

Slide One: Your name and grade

Slide Two: Your birth date and something in history that happened on that day. (doesn't have to be the exact year you were born, just the date)

Slide Three: Something you are involved with at GLHS, or want to become involved with, and why you joined/want to join.

Slide Four: Your favorite food

Slide Five: Something we don't know about you...

Slide Six: Your favorite hobby and a description of why you enjoy it.

When completed, save it in your Student_Home folder. Save it as your name!