QUESTION OF THE DAY: What do 98% of consumers do prior to buying a product? INFOGRAPHIC: Shopping Online When deciding to buy a product or service, it’s important to consider the options available to you so that you can feel confident you’re getting a good deal. This is called comparison shopping, and it can include […]
Play Kahoot! to review the topics below: Taxes Chapter 14 There is a Chapter 14 quiz on Thursday!
Read Exploring Business: Chapter 15.1 and complete the worksheet. LEARNING TARGET: I can distinguish between data and information.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: How many minors have had their identity stolen? VIDEO: Can You Really Protect Your Identity Online? Hundreds of thousands of peoples’ personal information is compromised every year in the United States alone. So, what exactly is identity theft, and how can it impact you? Watch this video to find out. Then, […]
Take Chapter 14 quiz. Watch the following Shark Tank episodes: Animated Lures TrophySmack
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who loses money to fraud more often – people ages 20-29 or 70-79? REFERENCE: What is a Scam? VIDEO: Every Scam Has One of These Red Flags: Ex-Con Man Frank Abagnale The earlier you can identify a scam, the more likely it is that you’ll be able to protect yourself and […]
Read Chapter 15.3 – Types of Information Systems and answer the questions on your worksheet. LEARNING TARGET: I can discuss ways in which an IS can be designed to meet the needs of individuals at various organizational levels.
Read Exploring Business: Chapter 15.2 and complete the worksheet. LEARNING TARGET: I can explain how IS managers capture, store, and analyze data.
Play Kahoot! to review the following units: Taxes Career Behavioral Economics
Read Exploring Business – Chapter 15.4 and answer the questions on your worksheet. LEARNING TARGETS: I can describe the main systems for sharing information through networked computers. I can define cloud computing and identify its advantages and disadvantages.
Play Kahoot! to review the units below. Behavioral Economics Banking Credit Managing Credit Budgeting Career Taxes Insurance Consumer Skills
Go to Indeed’s website and search for information technology job openings in the location of your choice. Select a job opening that aligns with your career interests and goals. Write a comprehensive report addressing each topic below thoroughly. Include any additional insights or reflections gained from analyzing the job posting. Job Title Company Name Salary […]
Read Chapter 16.2 and watch this Tort Law video. Read Chapter 16.4 and watch this Product Liability Law video. LEARNING TARGETS: I can define product liability and warranty. I understand what tort law covers.
Watch Computer Networks Crash Course. Introduction to Computer Networks The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information 150 years ago, sending a letter from London to California took 2-3 weeks, but today an email takes a fraction of a second Early Computer Networks The first computer networks appeared in the 1950s and […]
Have you ever wondered how much people make and how much they spend? Three families meet with Ramit and put their financial histories in his hands. Watch How to Get Rich Episode 1. Key Terms: 401(k) – A retirement savings plan, sponsored through your employer who will often match your contributions, that allows an individual […]
Twelve credit cards between two people, a potential $1.3 million lost to interest and fees — these money missteps give Ramit lots to work with. Watch How to Get Rich: Episode 2. Key Terms: Business plan – Document that describes a new business & a strategy to launch that business Financial advisor – A professional […]
There will be a Chapter 15-16 quiz on Thursday. Play Kahoot! to review for the quiz if needed. The semester 2 project will count as 20% of your second semester grade. Please choose one of the three options below and upload the completed assignment in Teams (option 2 may be submitted on paper). Option 1: […]
Watch How to Get Rich Episode 3. Synopsis: Ramit debates the merits of home ownership; he helps a couple work better together and evaluates one family’s conscious spending habits. Key Terms: Homeowners Association (HOA) fees – A monthly fee to cover the cost of maintaining shared community areas. Debt – An amount of money that […]
Review database structure. Watch this video on Microsoft Access. Play Kahoot! to review Chapters 15 and 16. LEARNING TARGETS: I differentiate between field and records in a database. I can discuss the four components of a database (tables, queries, forms and reports).
Work on semester project. Play Kahoot! to review Chapters 15 and 16. Quiz on Monday.
Go over answers to practice exam. Finish watching How to Get Rich Episode 4.
Work on your semester projects (due Friday). Seniors must have their projects completed and turned in by Wednesday.
