BTA+(8th+grade)

= BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 2011-2012 = = = = 2012 CMS 8th Grade Senior Projects - Due before you leave for the summer. Worth 1,000 points and will serve as your FINAL EXAM! You must SHARE your project with Mrs. Knight. Email: kimknight@tcboe.org = = = = Project Document = = =

=CAREER OUTLOOK INFORMATION AND COLLEGE RESOURCES:= =[|Jr. Achievement]=

= **TIPS ON FINDING PROOF:** = Check the Daily Home for your name [|Digital Daily Home] = =
 * I have already found several of you in the News! Click search in the top right hand of the page, click ANYTIME, and then type your name in the space provided on the top left.

=** HOW DO I GET A COPY OF INFORMATION I FIND ABOUT MYSELF ONLINE? **= =You need to use [|JING]. Jing is a free download. You may already have it on your computer if you have a YELLOW SUN on your desktop. If you do not have it, click on the word JING above and get the download. I will show ya'll in small groups how to use Jing.= = = =** HOW TO GET PROOF OF YOUR CAREER INTEREST AND OUTLOOK: **= =[|Kuder] - Your Summary Page. You will need to enter your username and password.= USERNAME: firstname, middl initial, last name. All one word with no spaces. PASSWORD: lastname,lunch account. All one word with no spaces. If you have trouble logging in, click forgot my information. =[|Occupational Job Outlook] On this page you can scroll through the different occupations, find job specific information by state, salary ranges, etc. Everything you need for your required education/training and outlook can be found on this page and on Kuder!= = = = = Explore: [|CHS] = = Click on the START menu on the bottom left hand corner of your computer. Click on MY COMPUTER. Look for the CMSstudent on (H) drive and click on it. Look for the Knight Business Ed folder and look for pictures. I will add more shortly from JSU, Baseball, and any other photo's that have any of you in them. = = I have loaded MOST of your Virtual Museums to the wikispace. Look on the MENU on this page to the left and click on Virtual Museums to find yours. You may embed a link to this Museum in your Prezi or PowerPoint. You cannot in Yodio. You will have to take a screenshot of the first page using JING if you are doing a Yodio. = = //**I just** **taught a class in Coach Blairs room**//. We have a PowerPoint. How can I show it as Proof? You need to give a copy of it to Mrs. Knight so I can upload it to the Wiki. Then You can Link to it! = = // I COMPETED AT JSU // - Click on the student projects link on the menu to the left. If your project was digital, I probably have a Link. Embed this link in your Senior Project!
 * NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY RESULTS 2012: ** [[file:2012 National Financial Literacy Challenge.docx]]
 * Moneyskills module data: [[file:Moneyskill Data.xlsx]]
 * How Do I Know What Clubs Are In High School and What My Next 5 Year Plan Will Be: **
 * HOW DO I GET A COPY OF A PICTURE THAT MRS. KNIGHT TOOK THIS YEAR OF ME? **
 * HOW DO I SHOW EXAMPLES OF GREAT WORK? **

= = **The computer closest to Mrs. Knight's round table with the blue tablecloth is the scanning computer. There should not be a TA on this computer from today on out. Take turns using the scanner. Remember, DO NOT PRINT And then SCAN ANYTHING....Use Jing to capture a copy of it on your screen!** = = **Place the item on the glass even with the top left corner. Close the lid if you can. If it is a trophy, try scanning without the lid closed. On the computer click START, CONTROL PANEL, and then click on SCANNERS AND CAMERAS, Click on HP PCS. Click NEXT, choose photo or image, NEXT, 1. Name your Photo or Image and 2. Save to My Pictures. Click NEXT and you will hear the SCANNER BEGIN. When it finishes CHOOSE NOTHING, click NEXT and then FINISH. Your picture will pop-up on the screen.** = = ** TO CROP YOUR PICTURE : Right click the mouse and choose OPEN WITH and scroll to either Windows Picture Manager or Picasa. Make the changes you want and save your picture by clicking SAVE AS, MY COMPUTER, and find the CMSstudent (I) drive. Open the Folder KNIGHT-Business Ed. Name your photo or document so YOU CAN FIND IT, and click Save. NOW, you can go BACK TO YOUR COMPUTER.....and your scanned document is SAVED on the (I or H) drive. Just look for CMSstudent in My Computer and click on KNIGHT-Business Ed.** = = **HOW TO SAVE TO THE STUDENT DRIVE: S ave your picture by clicking SAVE AS, MY COMPUTER, and find the CMSstudent (I) drive. Open the Folder KNIGHT-Business Ed. Name your photo or document so YOU CAN FIND IT, and click Save. NOW, you can go BACK TO YOUR COMPUTER, OR ANY COMPUTER IN SCHOOL.....and anything you save can be found the (I or H) drive. Just look for CMSstudent in My Computer and click on KNIGHT-Business Ed. ** = = PUT WORDS ON YOUR PICTURES AND COOL EFFECTS: [|Download Picasa 3]
 * HOW DO I SCAN SOMETHING I BROUGHT IN AND PUT IT INTO MY SENIOR PROJECT? **
 * HOW TO SCAN: **

= = VIRTUAL BUSINESS -[| PERSONAL FINANCE SIMULATION]

===I hope your ready to move out on your own! Soon you will have your own apartment, your going to have to choose between college and work and your going to have to either ride the bus or buy a car. There are many things your parents do each month that you have no idea about. They have to pay bills, repair things that break, save for clothes, shoes, Christmas and vacations. They have to buy home or renters insurance, pay for car repairs and protect their family against the unknown. You will have to eat right, get plenUty of rest and exercise to stay healthy and be productive in this simulation. Your social life is important. If you do not have friends, you will become depressed and your health can deteriorate. These are just some of the many things you are going to learn in this simulation.===

=== [|QUIZLET] - You will define all of your terms from each lesson in Quizlet. You will name this set Personal Finance and you will add to it each week. We will have tests on these terms periodically and you will receive a grade for your terms.===

The countdown is on! We only have 21 days in class left for you to complete your SENIOR PROJECT which is your final EXAM. Before we begin your Senior Projects on THURSDAY we must complete Virtual Personal Finance. READ BELOW:

If you have not already completed the below, you have today and tomorrow to get all of your TERMS IN QUIZLET and print, complete and turn in your handouts for grading.


 * 1) Lesson 14 - Risk Vs. Return
 * 2) Lesson 14 - Vocabulary in Quizlet
 * 3) Lesson 15 - Diversification (Handouts are on the center table!)
 * 4) Lesson 15 - Vocabulary
 * 5) Lesson 16 - Investing for Retirement (print on your own)
 * 6) Lesson 16 - Vocabulary in Quizlet
 * 7) Lesson 17 - Buying A Home
 * 8) Lesson 17 - Vocabulary in Quizlet
 * 9) Lesson 18 - Insurance (print on your own)
 * 10) Lesson 18 - Vocabulary in Quizlet

TOTAL TERMS WHEN FINISHED = 206

Monday, April 9th - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT

 * Add Lesson 12 & 13 Vocabulary Terms to your Quizlet set.
 * Great job filling out your 1040EZ tax forms. It looks like all of you will be getting a VIRTUAL refund!
 * Complete VB Lesson 13 handout. I have placed it on the center table. We will begin to learn about Investing by setting Financial Goals, understanding risk, calculating the rate of return on your investment, mutal funds and avoiding get-rich-quick schemes![[image:cmsbusiness/Chapters_12_&_13_VB_Vocab_001.JPG width="800" height="1100"]]

= = = = =__ MONDAY, APRIL 2ND - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __=
 * 1) Complete Virtual Lesson #10, Education & Advancement
 * 2) Add Lesson 11 Vocabulary to your Quizlet set.
 * 3) Complete Lesson 11, Using Online Banking, virtual lesson handout. Turn in all handout for grading before you leave.

Lesson 10 - Education and Advancement

Quizlet - Add the terms on the attached document to your Quizlet set. There are 12 terms to add. Virtual Lesson - Complete lettson 10 by first watching the video tutorial and then running your simulation. Complete your handout and turn in all pages before you leave today! = = = __THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__ = = Virtual Personal Finance Vocabulary Test = 3rd period [|TEST] 6th period [|TEST] 8th period [|TEST] When you are FINISHED, CLICK ON - TYPING GAMES to the left and practice typing the remainder of the period. = __WEDNESDAY - VIRTUAL BUSINESS FINANCE PRACTICE TEST__ =

[|PRACTICE TEST]

=__ MONDAY, MARCH 19TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __= == //Due to last weeks benchmark, my BTA classes are on different levels and some students have been absent. By the end of the day tomorrow, ALL STUDENTS need to have completed the below lessons and turned in their handouts for grading.// ==


 * 1) == //Lesson 8 - Getting A Credit Card// ==
 * 2) == //Lesson 8 - Vocabulary in Quizlet - 11 Terms// ==
 * 3) == //Lesson 9 - Fixing Your Credit// ==
 * 4) == //Lesson 9 - Vocabulary in Quizlet - 10 Terms// ==

=// NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY RESULTS //= = = = = == =CMS STUDENT SCORES AS OF 3-14-2012=



NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY CHALLENGE

 * ===You will have the entire class period to take the test===
 * ===Remain quiet until everyone has finished===
 * ===Take out a piece of paper, pencil, and calculator before you begin.===
 * ===Take your time and select the best answer===
 * ===READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN===
 * ===You will need the CODE on the board===

Click [|HERE] to begin!


 * 1) ==== Pull up all 79 Quizlet Terms - I am checking them for a grade today. ====
 * 2) Today is the last day to complete Lessons 1-7 for a grade.
 * 3) Add your Vocabulary Terms for Lesson 8 to Quizlet.
 * 4) I have lot's of Handouts with NO NAME ON THEM. NO NAME = 0

After completing this lesson you will be able to:

 * === Fill out a checking account application ===
 * ===Write a check===
 * ===Record a check and debit in a checking account register===
 * ===Figure out the real cost of short-term loans===

After completing this lesson you will be able to:

 * == Understand the difference between needs and wants ==
 * ===Identify the factors that influence your decision to buy something===
 * ===Research and comparion shop===
 * ===Understand your rights as a consumer===
 * ===Make the most of your warranty===

Complete the handout for Lesson 6. There are 8 vocabulary words you need to add to Quizlet. You will now have 55 terms.

__ TUESDAY, MARCH 6TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __

 * BUYING A CAR**


 * After completing this lesson you will be able to:**
 * **Finad a car that fits your needs**
 * **Decide whether a new or used car is right for you**
 * **Decide whether buying or leasing is right for you**
 * **Understand the hidden costs of operation and maintenance**

Lesson 5 - You will need to PRINT lesson 5 today. If your computer will not print, please get one of your neighbors to print one for you. Mr. Threatt may need help putting paper in the printer. There is a pack of paper on my desk. Load the bottom pull out tray as needed.

Follow the instructions STEP-BY-STEP on your handout. Many of you jump around and that's why your simulation does not work and you have to start over. Your trying to finish before everyone else and you end up not getting finished. READ. There will be NO video tutorial on this one. You are on-your-own. We will go over it in class tomorrow.

Put your name on ALL pages of your handout and turn it in to Mr. Threat when you leave. I am giving bonus points today for following these simple instructions!

__ MONDAY, MARCH 5TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __
6th and 8th periods will first take the Vocabulary Test that was scheduled for Friday!

VIRTUAL PERSONAL FINANCE - FINDING AN APARTMENT In this lesson you will need to find an apartment close to both work and school. You will not be able to purchase a car and you will have to walk to both work and college. You will go to class during the day and work a part-time job at night. Find an apartment that fit's in your budget and that is within walking distance to both work and college. Be sure to complete your handout and ADD the 10 new vocabulary to your Personal Finance Quizlet set.

TEST/When you are finished you may quietly play on my GAMES page.
3rd Period Test Link: [|3rd Period Vocab Test]

6th Period Test Link: [|6th Period Vocab Test]

8th Period Test Link: [|8th Period Vocab Test]

__THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__
Complete Wednesday's Assignment and study for your Vocabulary Test you will take at the beginning of class tomorrow. Use your Quizlet to Learn, Familiarize and play games with these terms.

__WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__
__TEST FRIDAY - LESSONS 1-3 VOCABULARY__

I will check to see that you have all 37 terms and definitions tomorow.

After completing this lesson students will be able to:

 * === Estimate your monthly income ===
 * **Estimate monthly expenses**
 * ** Develop a budget that works for you **
 * ** Set up a basic savings account **

__MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__
Continue with Lesson 2 - Review Friday's Assignment and continue with your Virtual Lesson

REMINDER: Your goal in this exercise is to find the highest paying job that you qualify for based upon your education and experience. Your have an apartment but no job. You do not have access to a car. Be sure to pull up your resume and use that information to complete the job application. Make sure your paycheck is direct deposited. You must complete Worksheet's 1 & 2 of your handout. You also must complete the questions on the back of your terms handout. Each handout is worth 100 points and must be turned in by the end of class. Today is the last day to complete Lesson 2!

FINDING A JOB
After completing this lesson students will be able to:
 * Understand the difference between a job and a career
 * Create a resume and cover letter
 * Understand the impact of education and training on your future job or career
 * Understanding the process of seeking a job
 * Interview successfully
 * Maintain a successful on-the-job attitude

Due to the high number of deaths, firings and students who's SIMS were kicked out of college in the simulation we will continue with the simulation today. You must make it to May 1st with a healthy SIM and then you must enroll in college and persue an associates degree. Once you have changed your schedule to make room for work and school, you SIM must stay healthy until September 1st without you loosing your job or getting kicked out of school. When you have accomplished this goal, please raise your hand and be sure to save your SIM.

Continue with Lesson 1 in Virtual Personal Finance.
 * Show me your terms in Quizlet when you are finished
 * Complete your handouts and turn them in for a grade
 * This simulation, terms and handouts are worth 300 points

Virtual Personal Finance, Lesson 1
AFTER COMPLETING THIS LESSON STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
 * Manage their time wisely so you can do many of the things you need to do and want to do
 * Understand why it is important to get enough sleep
 * Choose foods that make you healthy and keep you feeling good
 * Recognize when you are under stress and know how to relax
 * Strike a balance in your life with work, education, play, and rest

1st - Define your 12 terms for this lesson in Quizlet. Click on the link above. Title your Set Personal Finance Terms. You will add ALL future terms to this 1 set! Your handout is on the middle table. QUESTIONS - complete the 4 questions on the back of this handout. Put your name on this handout and turn it in when you are finished. 2nd - Begin your Computer Exercise: Time Management and Health. Be sure to complete the questions on the back of this handout. Put your name on it and turn it in which your Terms handout when you are finished. I need both of these turned in together!

[|MONEYSKILL]

ABSENT? You are responsible for obtaining your missed classwork! Scroll down to find the date you were absent and get your work completed and turned in! Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Complete Moneyskill 33 & 34 When you are finished, watch CNN Student News

__ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __
You are NOT ALLOWED to work on your Poetry Projects today. Yesterday was your last day. You may ask me for permission after you have completed the below modules and scored a 70% or above. Moneyskills Modules 31 & 32

__ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __
Work on your Poetry Project for Mrs. Ezekiel

__ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __

 * 1) CNN STUDENT NEWS - On your own
 * 2) Module 30 in Moneyskill
 * 3) Work on your poems for Mrs. Ezekiel


 * 1) ===== Complete your RETAKE'S =====
 * 2) ===== Complete Moudle 29 =====
 * 3) ===== Watch CNN student news =====


 * 1) Moneyskills modules 27 & 28
 * 2) Watch CNN Student News
 * 3) Games only after you have watched the news! My games page.


 * 1) CNN Student News as a group
 * 2) Moneyskill Modules 25 & 26

Today you will learn about Fixed-income Assets and Equities

 * 1) Complete Module 23 & 24 today.
 * 2) Get out a pencil and calculator
 * 3) Raise you hand for help but be ready to show me where you have worked any mathematical problems out. Until I see where you have tried to solve the problem yourself, I cannot assist you.

Toay you will learn about Short-term Saving Vehicles

 * 1) Complete Module 22
 * 2) Go and improve your grades on your RETAKE module
 * 3) Learn about Careers in production. Click on the links below

Objectives: To understand the benefits of saving. To learn the human expense of chocolate.
//** Complete Module: 21 **// Today you will learn about saving. Your objective is to read each passage of your module for information. Go ahead and look at the question and then re-read the passage to find your answer. Feel free to re-read as many times as possible until you find the correct answer. Raise your hand as I walk around if you need me to help you.

**//All students will watch CNN Student news as a group.//** Students will watch as candidates for the Republican nomination compete for the 50 delegate votes in Florida today. You will learn about the estimated drop in the population of Japan and why this drop is predicted. In conclusion, you will learn about the price of chocolate and the slavery that helps produce it.

__**RETAKE:**__ Go take a look at your Modules. I have reset some of your lower scores. Use this time to improve your grades!

__MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH - 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__
== **Objectives: To learn about making decisions that will afford you vacation and leisure in your working future. Students will study how to invest in physical assets and how to analyze cost and the benefits of their decisions.** ==
 * Moneyskills** - Today, at your own pace, students need to begin Module 19.This Module is about saving for vacation and planning for leisure time. In Module 20, students will learn the value of physical assets and review how to find the costs vs benefits approach to future decisions you will make.

Module 19 - Vacation and Leisure Module 20 - Investing in Physical Assets/Costs-Benefit Analysis


 * CNN Student News** - Once you have completed your Moneyskill Module, click on CNN student news to learn about the cost to run for the office of President of the United States.


 * You will LEARN two things today. First, the difference between buying and leasing a automobile and the advantages of each. Second, you will learn to correct your mistakes as you read the notes on your QR codes and correct your mistakes as you produce a final QR code. **


 * 1) Lesson 17 in Moneyskill - You will learn the difference between buying and leasing a automobile
 * 2) Check to see if you have a yellow sticky note beside your QR code. If you do, you have spelling, punctuation or grammar errors. Get the Ipad2 from Mrs. Knight and read your QR code. Go back and do another one and correct your mistakes. Raise your hand for Mrs. Knight to look at it BEFORE YOU PRINT!

What Are They? What Do they Look Like? How can we Use Them?

QR Code Generator: [|QR Code Generator]

Download the FREE APP - QR Reader fo iPhone from itunes!

OUR OBJECTIVE TODAY:

We want to add more debth about us to our Digital Portfolio's. Your pictures are beutiful but I want you to send a message to anyone who looks at your picture and scans your QR code. I want you to find a QUOTE that emboies your spirit, your philosophy, your beliefs, and/or your outlook on life. When you find that quote, copy it.

NEXT: Click on the QR code Generator above

CLICK to choose text PASTE your Quote in the box provided CLICK and type above you Quote the following information

FIRST NAME LAST NAME FAVORITE SUBJECTS: Math, Science

CLICK generate QR

COPY your QR OPEN a blank WORD DOCUMENT PASTE your QR PRINT

__ MONDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __

 * 1) Pull your chairs to the front. We will watch Today's CNN Student News together
 * 2) Complete Modules 15 & 16. Take your time. Use scratch paper and a calculator. Raise you hand if you need help.
 * 3) Once you have finsihed and if you make 80% or above on both modules - You may play on my games pages. Raise your hand for me to give your permission.

__THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__

 * 1) Module's 13 & 14
 * 2) CNN Student News
 * 3) GAMES ONLY if you make a 80% or above on modules 13 & 14. Raise your hand for me to come and look and give you permission. Otherwise you need to read or work on homework.

__WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__

 * 1) All Moneyskills should be completed through module 12
 * 2) RESET - I have RESET 3 of your lowest modules to give you a chance to improve your grade today.
 * 3) Look for the workd RESET beside the module. You have one more shot at improving your score on these. Since you have had 2 chances at these modules, the grade you make today will stand!
 * 4) Progress reports come out next Thursday.
 * 5) You may quietly play games if you are finished through lesson 12 and have an 80% or above on all the lessons that say RESET. Raise your hand and ask Mrs. McGhee to take a look and see if you can get on my games page.

__THURSDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__

 * 1) Complete Modules 10 & 11 in Moneyskills
 * 2) Make sure you have a photo for Friday if you are in 6th period. We will do your PHOTOFACE projects on Friday.
 * 3) Complete your Digital Artist Card
 * 4) Watch today's CNN Student News
 * 5) You may have free time if you are QUIET when you are finished.

__WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__

 * 1) Be sure to bring a digital copy of a photo of yourself for Friday. We will redo our Photo Face projects Friday. You may use the picture you used last time but if you want another picture...you will have to bring it!
 * 2) Complete Moneyskills Modules 8 & 9 today.
 * 3) Watch CNN Student News when you have finished all module
 * 4) REMAIN QUIET until all students are finished with their moneyskills.

__TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__

 * 1) Complete Module's 6 & 7
 * 2) When you are finished, watch today's CNN STUDENT NEWS
 * 3) Remain quiet until ALL students are finished with their MONEYSKILLS!

__ MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT __

 * 1) Complete Module's 4 & 5
 * 2) When you are finished, watch today's CNN STUDENT NEWS

__FRIDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT__

 * 1) Review vocabulary for Module 3
 * 2) Complete Module 3
 * 3) Remember all grades are going into STI.


 * 1) Complete Module 1 in Moneyskill
 * 2) Begin Module 2


 * 1) Click on the Moneyskill link above
 * 2) Take your Pre-Test

__** TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2012 - ASSIGNMENT **__

 * **Introduction to Financial Literacy and Moneyskills**
 * **Letter home to parents - Commitment to Moneyskill and the US Treasury Departments Financial Literacy Challenge all BTA students will be required to complete**
 * **Log-in and password Instructions**
 * **Overview of how the program works**
 * **Question and Answer**

LAST YEARS SCORES


 * Block-Style Business Letter and Digital Art today **
 * Letter 8, page 185. Read the instructions in red. Type your report with NO ERRORS. **
 * Print 1 copy and place it on the center table. **


 * When you are finished, proceed to your fun project. **
 * Click on this link [|PhotoFaceFun] Find an application that you think is cool. You will need to upload a photo of yourself. If you do not have a phone of yourself, we will take individual photo's if you are quiet and follow instructions. **


 * We will take them with the Mac Book and then I will load them on the hard drive. **
 * To see if I already have a picture of you, click on Start, click on My Computer, Click on CMSstudent drive, and then look for the folder named student photo's. See if I have one of you. **

CLICK ON CNN STUDENT NEWS AND WATCH TODAY'S NEWS FIRST
==Business Letters - A business letter represents a company, not an individual. Business letters are usually printed on company stationery called letterhead. The letterhead usually includes the company's name, address, and telephone number. The differences between a business letter and a personal-business letter are these:==
 * 1) The writer's company name and address appear in the letterhead: therefore, they are not typed in the closing lines.
 * 2) The writer's business title is typed below the name. A short title may be placed on the same line as the name, seperated by a comma. The name and title are called the writer's identification.
 * 3) The initials of the typist (called reference initials) are typed a double space below the writier's identification.

TODAY - Read the instructions for LETTER 6 on page 182. You will not address a #10 envelope today because I have not covered with you how to do this. PRINT 1 copy of your letter and place it on the center table. Be sure to put your name ONLY at the top left hand corner Use the letter at the top of page 182 as your guide.

Block style personal business letters, page 171

Today you will take the information for your letter and place it correctly on your page to type LETTER 2. Use Letter 1 from yesterday as a guide. The funny sign at the beginning of some of the lines means new paragraph. If you will read the instructions in red, it will explain the markings. Put your name in the top left hand corner. Press enter 2 times before you begin your letter.

Use PRINT PREVIEW to make sure it is centered vertically on the page. When all errors are corrected and you KNOW you have no mistakes, print 1 copy and place it on the center table.

__ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT __
Personal Business Letters - Page 169

Over the course of your life you will write many personal business letters. You may have to request information from your bank in writing or an email, your power company our the company who built your car. This is a very important section of BTA and I want you to pay special attention to how to set up a personal business letter. Read section F, 1-7.

WE WILL HAVE A TEST on FRIDAY OR MONDAY on Personal Business Letters. I will give you all of the information for a letter but it will be in no recognizable order. You will be given a time limit to put the information in the correct formate, type it and print it for grading. You will also need to know the difference between BLOCK STYLE AND MODIFIED BLOCK TYLE.

TODAY - Type Letter 1 on page 170. You will need to follow the directions in red and make note to understand what BLOCK STYLE means. Print 1 copy and place it on the desk in the middle of the room. I may give you a pop quiz tomorrow!

__MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2011- ASSIGNMENT__
Two Page Report with Paragraph Headings

Page 165 - Report 14. Go back in the chapter and READ the guidelines for Typing a Two-Page Report with Paragraph Headings. Once you have completed your report, Print it and place it on my center table.

One page Report with Numbered List. Page 164.
REPORT 12 - Type this one page report. Be sure to go back through the chapter and read on how to format a 1-page report. When you are finished, Print 1-copy and place it on the center table before you leave.

Minutes of Meeting
Be sure to go back and read the RULES for formatting the Minutes of Meetings. Be sure to make the proofreaders mark changes as you type.

REPORT 13 - Turn to page. 164. Type Report 13. Print 1 copy and place it on my center table before you leave.

__WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT__
Today we will type a Multi-Page Report Turn to Page 160. Read the instructions in Red. Use the "Ask a Question" window in the top right hand corner of your WORD page to turn off/on window/orphan protection. Be sure to understand what this means. Type Report 11. Save the report when you are finished and print 1-copy. Place the printed document on the table in the center of the room. Check back here for PART II which I will post in a minute.

Minutes of a Meeting. Read section E. on page 156. Make sure to understand why Minutes are used and how to set them up.


 * 1) Once you feel confident about typing Minutes for a Meeting, begin Report 9. Read the instructions in red!
 * 2) Attach Report 9 to an email to me: NEW EMAIL - kimvknight@gmail.com Be sure to put your name and Report 9 in the subject line.
 * 3) Report 10 - Minutes of a Meeting. You will MAKE CORRECTIONS AS YOU GO on this report. Follow the proofreaders marks in red and make the corrections. __Do not__type is without changing the corrections.
 * 4) Be sure to read the directions in RED above the Report before you begin.
 * 5) Save the report and attach it in an email to me: NEW EMAIL - kimvknight@gmail.com. Be sure to put your name and Report 10 in the subject line.
 * 6) When you have finished both reports, you may play on MY GAMES PAGE only or get on your SCHOOL EMAIL only.

//__MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT__//
One-page report with Paragraph Headings, pg. 153
 * 1) Read the instructions in red for Report 8
 * 2) Remember to set up your page heading with your name, etc. as instructed to do on ALL your documents
 * 3) Print 1-copy when finished
 * 4) Page 155, more proofreaders marks - YOU NEED TO KNOW.
 * 5) Look over these marks and then review your printed report #8.
 * 6) Mark any errors you find using ALL THE Proofreaders Marks we have covered to date.
 * 7) If you find your own mistake, I will not take points off for the error. If I find it, I will take off double points!
 * 8) Place your corrected copy on the table in the middle of the room. If you see no errors, please write the word NO IN THE TOP LEFT CORNER. If you fail to do this, you will lose 10 points.

__//TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT//__

 * 1) **Complete all reports to date**
 * 2) **Print reports 1, 5 & 6 and staple all together and turn in.**

// __MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT__ //
Report 7 - A One-Page Report with Side Headings.


 * 1) Correctly head your page.
 * 2) Type the report being sure to follow the directions in red.
 * 3) Print 1 copy.
 * 4) Using the proofreaders marks on page 144, go through and check/correct and errors you see.
 * 5) You will be graded twice on this assignment. Once for correctly following the instructions and typing/printing your report. Another grade for your correct proofreaders marks. If you make a mistake typing the report but you find and mark your mistake correctly upon proofreading, you will receive 1/2 points back. Each error will cost you 6 points.
 * 6) Place your corrected document on the center table neetly when you are finished.

//__FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT__//
Pull up REPORT 1, 5 & 6. Print them and place them in the correct stack on my desk for grading. Once you have completed all REPORTS through 6. printed them and placed them on my desk, you can have FREE TIME!

__// THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT //__
= TODAY WE WILL LEARN: NUMBERED AND BULLETED LISTS AND AGENDAS = Read section G & H on page 149 of your book


 * 1) You will type REPORT 5
 * 2) Be sure to follow the guidelines in section G and in red.
 * 3) SAVE it as REPORT 5 and attach it as an email to kimknight@tcboe.org
 * 4) You will type REPORT 6
 * 5) Be sure to follow the guidelines in section H and in red.
 * 6) Save it at REPORT 6 and email it in a SEPERATE EMAIL.
 * 7) Remember the SUGJECT LINE IS IMPORTANT!
 * 8) In the subect line put YOUR NAME, REPORT #

__// WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT //__

// THE ONLY PERSON WHO I RECEIVED REPORTS FROM YESTERDAY WAS SARAH BOWMAN! //
===// Many of you that I talked to this morning said you were almost finished but didn't get a chance to email it as an attachment. Be sure to read yesterday's instructions. You will loose points if you do not follow them! The SUBJECT LINE is very important! //===

//TODAY://
=== //MLA reports are different from Business Reports. You use MLA reports for things you will do in school like English reports. You will use BUSINESS REPORTS when you enter the world of work. You MUST UNDERSTAND the difference between the two for a TEST later!// ===

=== //__REPORT 3__ - You will type this report following the instructions today. Save the report as REPORT 3. Email your report to kimknight@tcboe.org. Make sure it shows REPORT 3 in the SUBJECT LINE. This is due to me in my email by the end of class!// ===

__//TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT//__
Using your Keyboarding with Computer Applications books, turn to page 140. We will complete ReportS 1 & 2 today and email them as attachemnts to Mrs. Knight (kimknight@tcboe.org).


 * 1) Place your header at the top right hand side of your page as we covered yesterday
 * 2) Double space
 * 3) You will indent each paragraph
 * 4) Key the document to look like the one does in the book with the exception of how many pages it takes.
 * 5) Be sure to read the instructions in red
 * 6) Correctly use Underline
 * 7) Correctly Center the title
 * 8) SAVE the document to your file as Report 1
 * 9) Open a NEW WORD DOCUMENT for Report 2
 * 10) Set up your header
 * 11) Read the instructions in red
 * 12) Key the document and save it as Report 2
 * 13) Email it as an attachment
 * 14) Your email subject: YOUR NAME, REPORT 1 & 2

Time permitting, watch TODAY'S CNN STUDENT NEWS.

Today we will cover:

 * ** Special symbols **
 * ** Words to learn **
 * ** One- Page Academic report set-up **
 * ** Your header for all documents **
 * ** Email and attachments **

SAVE THIS SIM!
3rd period tried out the MULT-PLAYER game yesterday and we had difficulties. The computers were slow and it kept kicking people off so we are going to compete against each other this way.

Follow the instructions on your hand-out. Set up all parts of the game as you learned in simulations 1-10. Your goal is to make a profit greater than $3,000,000. I am looking for the student who makes the __**MOST PROFIT**__. You are competing against each other so there are 60 of you vying for FIRST PLACE.

When you finish, __SAVE YOUR SIM__, so I can look at it tomorrow! Restart until you atleast make $3,000,000 in profits but I AM LOOKING FOR FUTURE FRANCHISE OWNERS WHO MAKE MUCH MORE THAN THAT! //**WINNER TAKE ALL.**//

Anyone who finishes needs to watch TODAY'S CNN STUDENT NEWS until the end of class.

__** MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2011- ASSIGNMENT **__
3rd Period VIRTUAL SPORTS [|FINAL EXAM] 6th Period VIRTUAL SPORTS [|FINAL EXAM] 8th Period VIRTUAL SPORTS [|FINAL EXAM]

REMAIN QUIET AFTER THE TEST. Watch the following:

//__PUT YOUR HEADPHONES ON!__// Today's CNN News - Click the link to the left On The Job TV - Show 404 - Best Robotics - Central Alabama Community College

__// THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT //__
Study for your VIRTUAL SPORTS VOCABULARY TEST you will take tomorrow, Friday, as soon as you come in. No studying tomorrow!

You will also have a FINAL EXAM for virtual sports. Here is a study test to give you an idea of what to expect. [|VIRTUAL SPORTS PRACTICE TEST]

__// WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT //__

 * 1) Watch today's CNN News
 * 2) Complete all handouts through Turnaround
 * 3) Show Mrs. Knight your 37 vocabulary words
 * 4) Study your vocabulary words in Quizlet
 * 5) If you are not studying, I will go ahead and give YOU your test today
 * 6) Click on ON THE JOB TV and watch the Robotics video
 * 7) If you have finished all work, showed me (Brittany Murphy) all your Quizlet terms, studied your Quizlet terms until you can make a 100, THEN YOU MAY WORK ON COACH JACKS PROJECT.

Virtual Sports - Player Management

 * 1) **Watch the tutorial on VS Player Management**
 * 2) **Complete your handout by following the step-by--step instructions**
 * 3) ===Add your vocabulary words to your current Quizlet set===
 * 4) Turn in your handout for a grade
 * 5) **You MUST show me __9 wins__ to advance to the next simulation.**

Virtual Sports - Licensing

 * 1) ===Watch the tutorial on VS Licensing===
 * 2) ===Complete your handout by following the step-by--step instructions===
 * 3) ===Add your vocabulary words to your current Quizlet set===
 * 4) ===Turn in your handout for a grade===

Virtual Sports - Sponsorship

 * 1) ==Watch the tutorial on VS Sponsorship==
 * 2) ==Complete your handout by following the step-by--step instructions==
 * 3) ===Add your vocabulary words to your current Quizlet set===
 * 4) ===Turn in your handout for a grade===

=__// TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 2011 //__=

Virtual Sports - PARKING
= =
 * 1) ===Watch the tutorial on VS Parking===
 * 2) ===Complete your handout by following the step-by--step instructions===
 * 3) ===Add your vocabulary words to your current Quizlet set===
 * 4) ===Turn in your handout for a grade===


 * 1) ===Watch the tutorial on VS Staffing===
 * 2) ===Complete your handout by following the step-by--step instructions===
 * 3) ===Add your 3 vocabulary words to your current Quizlet set===
 * 4) ===Turn in your handout for a grade===

Virtual Sports - Media Planning

 * 1) ===Watch the tutorial on VS Staffing===
 * 2) ===Complete any unfished Virtual Lesson===
 * 3) ===Finish adding to your Quizlet terms===
 * 4) ===Make sure all items are checked and your HANDOUT (100 POINTS) is turned in===
 * 5) ===You may play on my GAMES page if you play quietly.===

Virtual Business Sports - Media Planning

 * 1) === Watch the Video Tutorial ===
 * 2) Get your Media Planning handout and PUT YOUR NAME ON IT
 * 3) READ the instructions carefully - it's worth 100 points
 * 4) Turn in your handout before you leave.
 * 5) Watch today's CNN STUDENT NEWS
 * 6) QUIZLET - Define the 4 terms by adding them to your Virtual Sports Quizlet set

__**// FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2011 //**__
**VIRTUAL BUSINESS SPORTS - Promotions**
 * 1) === Get your Promotions handout ===
 * 2) READ the instructions
 * 3) Follow the instructions and complete your worksheet.and the 2 questions.
 * 4) Turn in your handout before you leave for a grade. 100 points possible.
 * 5) Be sure to read Wednesday's assignment. Watch the CNN news segment and answer the discussion questions if you have not already done so.
 * 6) QUIZLET - Add your promotions terms to your Virtual Sports set you have already created.

RESOURCES: Click on the Resources link for Thursday below. Use the same code and go look at the Promotions tutorial.

VIRTUAL BUSINESS SPORTS - Ticket Pricing

 * 1) === Get your Ticket Pricing handout ===
 * 2) READ the instructions
 * 3) Foll0w the instructions and complete your worksheet.and the 2 questions.
 * 4) Turn in your handout before you leave for a grade. 100 points possible.
 * 5) Be sure to read Wednesday's assignment. Watch the CNN news segment and answer the discussion questions if you have not already done so.
 * 6) QUIZLET - Add your Ticket Pricing terms to your Virtual Sports set you have already created.

[|Ticket Pricing Tutorial]Click on Ticket Pricing then put in this Code: VBS57357
 * RESOURCES: **

=== Be sure to answer each question thoroughly as they are all worth 16.6 points each. On question # 5 you must give an amount on each part! Sign your handout in the bottom right hand corner so that I know you have read all of the directions. You may receive extra points for your attention to detail. ===

[|CNN Student News]-

Answer the below discussion questions by click on DISCUSSION at the top of this page:

 * 1) What Sport do you think CMS needs to add ( we can't add surfing) and Why?
 * 2) Football - Can you score too much?

=== //VIRTUAL BUSINESS SPORTS - We will study Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Sports Management, and Entrepreneurship. This is a simulation that we will work on for several weeks. For each section you will have the following activities.// ===


 * 1) === //Discuss vocabulary// ===
 * 2) ** //Go over handout// **
 * 3) ** //Load software and navigate the software// **
 * 4) ** //Complete handout for a grade. 6 questions worth 16.6 points each// **
 * Turn in when complete. You may then type if in Micro Type and check email if in the other group. **

=== //VIRTUAL BUSINESS SPORTS - We will study Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Sports Management, and Entrepreneurship. This is a simulation that we will work on for several weeks. For each section you will have the following activities.// ===


 * 1) === //Vocabulary - defined in Quizlet (100 point grade)// ===
 * 2) ** //Virtual lesson - 100 point grade// **
 * 3) ** //Assignment - completed and turned in for grading (100 point grade)// **
 * 4) ** //You will have vocabulary test at the end of all lessons// **


 * Today **
 * 1st - [|QUIZLET] - If you already have an account from Spanish you may use that account. If you DO NOT have a Quizlet account, create one. Click on the word QUIZLET above for the link. I suggest you use your new TCBOE.net email! **
 * 2nd - Once you have created your account, define the vocabulary words on the FRANCHISE LOCATION handout you will be given. Be sure to save your set. __DO NOT__ use auto define. PUT YOUR NAME AND DATE ON THE HANDOUT - TURN IT IN! **
 * 3rd - Watch the tutorial and listen carefully! Use the code when it ask for one. You may copy and past it! VBS57357. **
 * TUTORIAL - [|FRANCHISE LOCATION] **

CAREER EXPLORATION [|KUDER STUDENT LOG-IN]


 * 1) //KUDER - Try to log into your Kuder Account from last year.//
 * 2) Click here for log-in instructions [[file:Kuder Log-in Returning Users.doc]]
 * 3) __READ the instructions__ on the above documents to know what to do. DO NOT ask me if you have not read!
 * 4) This is a 100 point grade on your 9-week report card.

==[|Project I]- This will go on the wall in the hall! Using the information you uncover from Kuder. Click on the Project link above, create an account using you CMS email. Click yes, you are 13 - this is a safe site. Then click on the icon Where will you be in 8 years?" When finished, have someone take a look at it. If it's good - __PRINT IT__ and give to me. You will also use this for your end of the year Digital portfolio.==


 * 1) === Finish grading Wiki Discussion ===
 * 2) === Get a Kuder Log-in instruction sheet. Log back into your Kuder account and complete what's listed. ===
 * 3) === Print 2 copies for Mrs. Knight. ===


 * 1) //I will give you 15 minutes to go check your answers on the following discussion questions//


 * //Where Will I be in 10 years?//
 * //Could We Power Our School?//
 * //CNN-What Did You Learn?//
 * //Who Is Your Favorite Teacher?//

// 2 . We are now going to grade all BTA students on their answers. Each question is worth 100 points.// // 3. You will take your handout, click on a question, read each answer and use the point system to determine the grade.// //I will average all the grades to determine what each of you made. You will be receiving a grade for your efforts.// // 4. Make sure someone did not answer twice before you finalize their grade.// // 5. See the board for the points system.//


 * All CMS students now have a tcboe.net email address. If you were not here Friday, you need to log into Moodle and your CMS email.
 * Your neighbor can help you if you were not here.
 * Click on the MOODLE link to the left. Look at the page. You must log-in two places to acitvate your account. You will see the work Log-in at the top right of the page. You will see Webmail in the center of the page. Follow the instructions to log into Webmail to log into both.
 * Once you have logged into you Student Webmail. Compose an email to a friend. Make sure you know how to send and receive email.
 * Log into Moodle. Once logged in, scroll down on the home page and click to join all the classes you currently have on you schedule including clubs. Once you have finished log out of both your email and your Moodle account.

**NEXT**


 * Click on the CNN Student News link to the left and scroon down to find Friday's news in the archives. Watch Friday's news.
 * Pay special attention to the CNN Heros segment.
 * When you get finished, click on this link and revisit the [|TOP 10 HERO'S]. You may watch the video's of the three you found most interesting.
 * VOTE - for the one you think should win. at the end
 * Provide your new CMS email address to vote. username@tcboe.net

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED THE ABOVE, YOU MAY MAKE EITHER A GoAnimate or an [|Animoto]. If you have photo's from Dauphin Island, I suggest you make an iMovie (not today but later for JSU), Animoto or a [|Yodio].


 * 1) You will make an animation today. Click here to begin [|GoAnimate]You will create an account so click sign-in. Use your new student email to sign up.
 * 2) Once you are a member scroll down to find a template you like. No violence like Jungle Warefare.
 * 3) Only the highlighted template in each caterfory is available.
 * 4) Make your Animation about school. Make it informative or funny. Must be a positive message.
 * 5) Once you are finished. Click SHARE and email it to kimknight@tcboe.org

__All BTA Students and Micro Type who have passed Lesson 16!__
**NEXT**
 * All CMS students now have a tcboe.net email address. If you were not here Friday, you need to log into Moodle and your CMS email.
 * Click on the MOODLE link to the left. Look at the page. You must log-in two places to acitvate your account. You will see the work Log-in at the top right of the page. You will see Webmail in the center of the page. Follow the instructions to log into Webmail to log into both.
 * Once you have logged into you Student Webmail. Compose an email to a friend. Make sure you know how to send and receive email.
 * Log into Moodle. Once logged in, scroll down on the home page and click to join all the classes you currently have on you schedule including clubs. Once you have finished log out of both your email and your Moodle account.
 * Click on the CNN Student News link to the left and listen to Friday's news.
 * Pay special attention to the CNN Heros segment.
 * When you get finished, click on this link and revisit the [|TOP 10 HERO'S]. You may watch the video's of the three you found most interesting.
 * VOTE - for the one you think should win.
 * Provide your new CMS email address to vote. username@tcboe.net

__**ALL BTA STUDENTS -**__

 * 1) Watch the __**CNN STUDENT NEWS**__video on the home page.
 * 2) If you are not already a member of my wiki, request to join! You must have an email address!! Make your log-in name **your name**so I can give you a grade for your posts.
 * 3) Click on **DISCUSSION at the top of THIS PAGE**! Answer the two questions below:
 * CNN Student News - What did you learn?
 * Could we POWER OUR SCHOOL?
 * 1) Once you have answered the above questions you may upload your picture as your wiki ID. ONLY A PICTURE of you. No other images.
 * 2) If today was your first day joining, find a picture of yourself at home and email it to yourself as an attachment tonight.
 * 3) Tomorrow you can take a few minutes to upload your picture to your wiki.
 * 4) __**Micro Type students may go back to typing**__. YOU NEED TO BE FINISHED THROUGH 19 BY NEXT WEDNESDAY . You should be in the red section (A-T) by the end of next week!

__** TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2011 ASSIGNMEN ** T __

3RD, 6TH AND 8TH PERIODS

STUDENTS IN MICRO TYPE - MUST TYPE AND REACH LESSON 19 AND ABOVE. If not today.....SOON!

ALL OTHER STUDENTS:


 * Click on the Career Exploration tab on the purple menu bar to the left.
 * Watch 2 videos in your field of interest.
 * Click Join this wikispace at the top of the page.
 * Click on Discussion at the top of this page.
 * Answer the question: Where will you be in 10 years? To do this you click under the subject line. You can read everyone's answers!
 * We will review your answers in class tomorrow if everyone is finished.

=== ** About Keytrain ** - Below is an overview of this online resource that will cover everthing you need to be successful in the world of work. This is a comprehensive program but we will concentrate on the Career Skills portion over the next several weeks. ===

WORK HABITS (click here 1st) complete the below

 * ** Personal Characteristics - 100 points **
 * ** Employer Expectations - 100 points **
 * ** Workplace Ethics - 100 points **
 * TOTAL POINTS = 300 (10 points will be added to all scores over 75) **

**BUSINESS ETIQUETTE**
 * **Meeting Etiquette 100 points**
 * **On the Job Etiquette - 100 points**
 * **Person-to-Person Etiquetten - 100 points**
 * **Telephone & E-mail Etiquette - 100 points**

TOTAL POINTS = 400 (10 points will be added to all scores over 75)

**You must complete all of the above lessons by the end of class on Friday, September 2nd. Once you have completed the lessons, you may begin creating your Work Habits/Business Etiquette XTRANORMAL! See below.**

PROJECT ON WORK HABITS AND/OR BUSINESS ETIQUETTE ** Tutorial on XTRANORMAL -

**WORKPLACE EFFECTIVENESS**

 * **Teamwork**
 * **Problem Solving**
 * **Customer Service**
 * **Time Management**

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 * ** Presenting Yourself **
 * ** Non-verbal Communication **
 * ** Communicating at Work **
 * ** Listeninig **
 * ** Speaking **

THE JOB SEARCH

 * **Interviewing Skills**
 * **Finding the Right Job**
 * **Effective Resumes (You will create a Resume' later in the year)**
 * **The Application Process (You will complete a job application later in the year)**


 * **[|KeyTrain]** is the complete interactive training system for career readiness skills, based on ACT's **[|WorkKeys® assessment system]** and the National Career Readiness Certificate. ||
 * **[|The National Career Readiness Certificate]** is the national standard in certifying workplace skills. Requested and required by employers across the nation, the Certificate allows individuals to demonstrate their level of skill in the most common skills required for success in the workplace. ||

AUM STATE TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION IS APRIL 30TH!


STUDENT RESULTS! Congratulations Holden Forrester for 95%- The only CMS Student to qualify in the top 20% in the NATION! This years national average was 69% for high school and middle school. Holden will receive a special certificate for his NATIONAL QUALIFICATION. This years national average was 69%. All CMS BTA students who scored at or ABOVE the national average will receive a Certificate from the US Treasury Department on awards day! UPDATES AS OF 4-28-2011


 * LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION DUE TODAY **! Scan your letters and embed them into your Prezi. Kel, James and Casey, your Letter of Recommendation from Coach Jakson is already scanned in and in the cmsstudent file under your name.


 * LEAVE YOUR PROJECT UP WHEN YOU LEAVE! ** If I cannot see it, I cannot grade it and therefore you will receive a 0 on your FINAL EXAM.


 * MONEYSKILLS through 24.**
 * // You have through Monday to complete your PREZI and provide me with the link and your MONEYSKILLS through 24 //.**

__ **MONDAY, MAY 16TH - MONDAY MAY 23RD-2011** __
__ IMPORTANT: __ You have 4 more class day's if you are EXEMPT. We will be at the Barron's game on Wednesday and we have FIELD DAY on Friday. You must work hard this week and finish your Prezi/PowerPoint by Monday and PROVIDE ME WITH THE LINK! No LINK = NO GRADE!

==Letters of Recommendation must be in your Prezi by the end of the day Tuesday. I will grade them on Thursday! Your Prezi must be ordered before you tell me it's finished. I must have a link to your Prezi for you to get a grade!!!!==

ALL Moneyskills must be completed by MONDAY, MAY 23rd! All the way through Module 34 including the Simulation and Post Test.

//__IMPORTANT: You must let me post the link to your PREZI to receive a grade! Let me know when you are finished so I can link it.__//
You have 5 class days left if your are EXEMPT. You have a senior project and ALL OF YOUR MONEY SKILLS left to do within those 5 days! Tomorrow is Alabama Adventures, Next Wednesday is the Barrons game and next Friday is Field Day. If you are NOT EXEMPT, you have until your Exam Date to get everything finished.


 * __MONDAY, MAY 9th, 2011__ **

READ Friday's assignment. Make sure you have your 1st Career summary completed and Classes I excel in. I will check these two by the end of class today. Begin on your second Career Summary and I will check it tomorrow. By Friday you need to be finished with the below sections:


 * 1) Sports and Extracurricular
 * 2) Clubs and Organizations


 * Remember most of you will be at Alabama Adventure on Thursday so you only have 4 day's to work on your Senior Project and Moneyskills. You must be finished with ALL of your Moneyskills before you leave for the summer!**

DUE MONDAY **- CAREER OUTLOOK 1 & 2 AND CLASSES I EXCEL IN!**
 * __FRIDAY, MAY 6th, 2011__ **


 * I will be checking above sections of your Senior Project and grading them on Monday. You need to log into your Kuder Career Assessment and Jing capture your Career Summary. You need to choose your top 2 Careers and answer the questions on your Senior Project handout in a neat, organized manner to receive these points. I will not be grading these sections after Monday. You will get the grade you DESERVE!**


 * Moneyskills through 23!**


 * __ WEDNESDAY, MAY 4th, 2011 __**


 * Work on your Career Outlook today for your Senior Project. **
 * Complete 1 Moneyskill today **
 * Take a timed typing test for a certificate **

TYPING CERTIFICATE** - I will print a Typing Certificate if you can type 35 GWAM or more with no more than 3 errors. Practice and use the timer in Micro Type Pro. When you are ready to take a test, let me know. This would be PROOF of Classes I Excel In or just an accomplishment. (PRACTICE - page 122, H. in your Keyboarding book0 Set your timer for 3 minutes. This is what your timed typing test will be on!

__TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011__

You should have completed Moneyskills through 22 by now! I will be check the following sections of your Senior Project on Monday
 * 1) Classes I Excel in
 * 2) Career Outlook 1 & 2

TODAY YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR GRADE FOR YOUR 1st 300 POSSIBLE POINTS.

__MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011__
==MONEYSKILLS - Today you will need to complete modules 21 & 22 in Moneyskills. You WILL NOT work on your Senior Project today because I will be out. No one should be up and moving around. If you brought something to scan, we will scan tomorrow.==

COMMUNITY SERVICE - Read the Home page. The SGA is holding a tornado disaster relief drive. If you bring some of the items to my classroom listed, you will be given community service credit and a certificate to scan for your Senior Project.

__ THURSDAY, APRIL 28th, 2011 __
==Today is your last day to complete the below 3 parts of your Senior Project without loosing points. I have given you all the resources you need to complete most of these sections. Be sure to leave a space for your Financial Literacy certificate if you scored above 69%. I need to see a space for this certificate in your presentation.==

//** MONEYSKILLS **// - You have through the end of class tomorrow to complete through module 20.

On Friday, at the beginning of class you will SHARE your project with me for a grade. Prezi need to send me an email at kimknight@tcboe.org I will walk around and check those who are doing Power Points. This is a grade that cannot be changed!
 * 1) TITLE PAGE
 * 2) COMMUNITY SERVICE
 * 3) FINANCIAL LITERACY

__TUESDAY, APRIL 26th, 2011__
Senior Project and 1 Moneyskill. On Friday, at the beginning of class, I will be checking the below sections of your Senior Project and putting in grades (that cannot be changed) for Moneyskills through module 20.


 * 1) TITLE PAGE
 * 2) COMMUNITY SERVICE
 * 3) FINANCIAL LITERACY

__MONDAY, APRIL 25th, 2011__
Complete 1 Moneyskill and work on your Senior Project. ALL PROJECTS WILL BE DUE THE WEEK OF THE 16th.

When you __THINK__ you are finished, show me your work. Those who finish first may go ahead and present to me while the others are working. Anyone NOT working on thsi 1,000 project must we working on their Moneyskills!

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS COOL PREZI -USE YOUR IMAGINATION! [|Turn a PowerPoint into a Prezi]

Use 3D graphics and clip art to enhance your Senior Project. Take a look at this Prezi to get some ideas. [|Prezi with 3D].

__FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2011__
Any GOOD videos or digital projects you did in Mrs. Gilliam's class last year can be used as //**E****xamples of Great Work**//. Here is the link to last years Anamoto projects. You must be able to sign-in to your account from last year. You then download it to your computer and upload it into your Prezi.
 * Anamoto Projects from Mrs. Gilliams class last year? **

**MAKE AN ANAMOTO**! If you cannot get into your Anamoto from last year, you can make one. Use some of the pictures of you from the student folder and make a "My 8th Grade Year" Anamoto. You can use this as great works!

Typing Test - //**Classes I excel In**// - Page 122, section H in your Keyboarding book. Open Micro Type Pro, sign-in as a guest and take a 3 minute timed test by clicking on the stop watch. You can receive a certificate if you type 35 GWAM or more with no more than 3 errors.

**FINANCIAL LITERACY PROOF** - If you scored at 69% or more you will receive a certificate at awards day to scan and include. You also need to include some statistics and information about the Challenge. Use Jing to capture the information below.

About the[| National Financial Literacy Challenge] National Financial Literacy state statistics. Click here [|ALABAMA] [|National statistics]page -FYI Specific details/statistics for [|Alabama]

__ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th, 2011 __
You will practice for and take a Timed Typing test today. Anyone who scores over 35 GWAM with no more than 3 errors can receive a CERTIFICATE to add to their Senior Project as "Classes I Excel In"

__**TYPING CERTIFICATE**__ - I will print a Typing Certificate if you can type 35 GWAM or more with no more than 3 errors. Practice and use the timer in Micro Type Pro. When you are ready to take a test, let me know. This would be PROOF of Classes I Excel In or just an accomplishment. (PRACTICE - page 122, H. in your Keyboarding book0 Set your timer for 3 minutes. This is what your timed typing test will be on!

__MONEYSKILLS__- To date, you should be on #17 of Moneyskills. I did not enter any of these Moneyskills on your progress report because some of you have been working really hard! You will most likely finish your Senior Project early and have the remainder of the year to finish your Moneyskills. Some of you, due to POOR TIME TIME MANAGEMENT, may not get finished if you do not begin working hard today!

- If you donated any can good to the FBLA, you can capture this document using Jing and use it as proof.
 * Alabama/Auburn Can Food Drive - COMMUNITY SERVICE PROOF FOR SENIOR PROJECTS **

__TUESDAY, APRIL 19th, 2011__
SCAN - CAPTURE WITH JING - WORK ON YOUR PREZ!

If you are using PREZI - I will be conducting a quick workshop on how to use it at the Smartboard at the beginning of class. This is your chance to learn how to manipulate this new tech tool.
__**SCANNING**__ - Those of you who are ready to scan, meet me at the scanner after the Prezi workshop and I will give a quick workshop on how to use the scanner. How to is also outlined below on Friday's assignments! __**PICTURES**__ - I have loaded pictures on the cms student drive. Read the directions below for finding pictures. __**MATH COMPETITION WINNERS**__. Bring your medals to scan and I have taken a picture of both trophies. You may use the picture. **__BEACON__** - Have you ever been in the Beacon? I have most of the copies of the Beacon from the last couple of years by the scanner. Keep them together but you may scan an article with you in it as one of your Proof documents.

__**TYPING CERTIFICATE**__ - I will print a Typing Certificate if you can type 35 GWAM or more with no more than 3 errors. Practice and use the timer in Micro Type Pro. When you are ready to take a test, let me know. This would be PROOF of Classes I Excel In or just an accomplishment. (PRACTICE - page 122, H. in your Keyboarding book0 Set your timer for 3 minutes. This is what your timed typing test will be on!

__**AWARDS DAY**__ - May 11th. Remember to create a space for your club awards you will receive on that day.

__**TAKE PICTURES**__ - You all have several field trips coming up. Be sure to take pictures for your Memories and Friends section. You may also go somewhere that relates to one of your career choices. Take pictures that indicate that in some way and you may use them in your Career Choice section.

__**SEE FRIDAY**__, APRIL 8th below for more ways to find and get copies of proof!

__**MONEYSKILLS**__ - If you are looking around or up socializing. I am making note of those not using your time wisely! Your grade will reflect your efforts.

__ FRIDAY, APRIL 8th, 2011 __

 * You should have posted your Senior Project Tech Tool to the wikispace by now (100 point grade)
 * You should have your Title Page Slide completed
 * You should be gathering your PROOF to bring to school. Especially over the weekend!
 * You should be completing your Rough Draft and making notes (This is a 100 point grade)
 * You must TURN IN your Rough Draft at the end of each class period!
 * Read below some ideas for searching for Proof.
 * When you have nothing TO DO - you should be in Moneyskills. ALL 34 Modules must be completed by May 20th. No re-takes unless something fluke (like power outage) happens.


 * TIPS ON FINDING PROOF: **

Check the Daily Home for your name [|Digital Daily Home]
 * I have already found several of you in the News! Click search in the top right hand of the page, click ANYTIME, and then type your name in the space provided on the top left.


 * HOW DO I GET A COPY OF INFORMATION I FIND ABOUT MYSELF ONLINE? **

You need to use [|JING]. Jing is a free download. You may already have it on your computer if you have a YELLOW SUN on your desktop. If you do not have it, click on the word JING above and get the download. I will show ya'll in small groups how to use Jing.


 * HOW TO GET PROOF OF YOUR CAREER INTEREST AND OUTLOOK: **

[|Drive of Your Life] (Remeber your cars down the hall)
 * 1) USERNAME: Type your epals username (cms+first inital+lastname)
 * 2) PASWORD: Tigers or something similar

[|Kuder] - Your Summary Page

[|Occupational Job Outlook] On this page you can scroll through the different occupations, find job specific information by state, salary ranges, etc. Everything you need for your required education/training and outlook can be found on this page and on Kuder!


 * How Do I Know What Clubs Are In High School and What My Next 5 Year Plan Will Be: **

Explore: [|CMS]


 * HOW DO I GET A COPY OF A PICTURE THAT MRS. KNIGHT TOOK THIS YEAR OF ME? **

Click on the START menu on the bottom left hand corner of your computer. Click on MY COMPUTER. Look for the CMSstudent on (H) drive and click on it. Look for the Knight Business Ed folder and look for pictures. I will add more shortly from JSU, Baseball, and any other photo's that have any of you in them.

I have loaded MOST of your Virtual Museums to the wikispace. Look on the MENU on this page to the left and click on Virtual Museums to find yours. You may embed a link to this Museum in your Prezi or PowerPoint. You cannot in Yodio. You will have to take a screenshot of the first page using JING if you are doing a Yodio.
 * HOW DO I SHOW EXAMPLES OF GREAT WORK? **

//**I just** **taught a class in Coach Blairs room**//. We have a PowerPoint. How can I show it as Proof? You need to give a copy of it to Mrs. Knight so I can upload it to the Wiki. Then You can Link to it!

// I COMPETED AT JSU // - Click on the student projects link on the menu to the left. If your project was digital, I probably have a Link. Embed this link in your Senior Project!

**The computer closest to Mrs. Knight's round table with the blue tablecloth is the scanning computer. There should not be a TA on this computer from today on out. Take turns using the scanner. Remember, DO NOT PRINT And then SCAN ANYTHING....Use Jing to capture a copy of it on your screen!**
 * HOW DO I SCAN SOMETHING I BROUGHT IN AND PUT IT INTO MY SENIOR PROJECT? **


 * HOW TO SCAN: **

**Place the item on the glass even with the top left corner. Close the lid if you can. If it is a trophy, try scanning without the lid closed. On the computer click START, CONTROL PANEL, and then click on SCANNERS AND CAMERAS, Click on HP PCS. Click NEXT, choose photo or image, NEXT, 1. Name your Photo or Image and 3. Save to My Pictures. Click NEXT and you will hear the SCANNER BEGIN. When it finishes CHOOSE NOTHING, click NEXT and then FINISH. Your picture will pop-up on the screen.**

** TO CROP YOUR PICTURE : Right click the mouse and choose OPEN WITH and scroll to either Windows Picture Manager or Picasa. Make the changes you want and save your picture by clicking SAVE AS, MY COMPUTER, and find the CMSstudent (I) drive. Open the Folder KNIGHT-Business Ed. Name your photo or document so YOU CAN FIND IT, and click Save. NOW, you can go BACK TO YOUR COMPUTER.....and your scanned document is SAVED on the (I or H) drive. Just look for CMSstudent in My Computer and click on KNIGHT-Business Ed.**

**HOW TO SAVE TO THE STUDENT DRIVE: S ave your picture by clicking SAVE AS, MY COMPUTER, and find the CMSstudent (I) drive. Open the Folder KNIGHT-Business Ed. Name your photo or document so YOU CAN FIND IT, and click Save. NOW, you can go BACK TO YOUR COMPUTER, OR ANY COMPUTER IN SCHOOL.....and anything you save can be found the (I or H) drive. Just look for CMSstudent in My Computer and click on KNIGHT-Business Ed. **

PUTU WORDS ON YOUR PICTURES AND COOL EFFECTS:

[|Download Picasa 3]

__THURSDAY, APRIL 7th, 2011__
Choose a technology tool (Prezi, PowerPoint or Yodio) Log into wikispaces Click on DISCUSSION above and answer the question: What Technology Tool Will You Use. Post your respoonse Explore your tool. You will have to create a username and password. Write this down. Watch the tutorial for Prezi and Yodio before you begin Begin experimenting with your tool Use your handout to begin thinking about what you will put in your Senior Project

PROJECT TITLE: Your Name, 8th Grade Senior Project DESCRIPTION: A look back at my accomplishments and a look forward to my goals for high school and beyond.

Prepare your first slide today: See your Handout for what is REQUIRED for slide 1

=__WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6th, 2011__= = 2011 CHILDERSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL BTA SENIOR PROJECT = =Review yesterday's post. This is phase one of your SENIOR PROJECT which is going to be your large and FINAL GRADE for the year other than your weekly work ethic grades. This project will be worth 1,000 points or more so it could produce a failing 9 week grade if you don't do your best work!=

This project is about what you have accomplished in your FIRST 8 YEARS OF SCHOOL. You will have to provide proof in the form of pictures, certificates, awards and more. Be thinking about you life to date and your plans for the future and how you are going to document these things. Go take a look at the student resources link on yesterday's page and think critically about what is going to be involved before you make your decision!

TODAY: Go and look at the (3) technology tool choices for this project. They are listed below on yesterday's assignment. Play with each one of them. Choose one and create an account. YOU CANNOT GO BACK AND CHANGE YOUR MIND!

Click on the discussion tab on the top of this page. Post what Technology Tool you have chosen.

=__ TUESDAY, APRIL 5th, 2011 __=

Finish your Origami Crane if you have not completed 2. Complete Moneyskill #18

YOU HAVE A SENIOR PROJECT COMING UP. THIS PROJECT WILL LAST UP UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. You will have to provide proof of your accomplishments in this project. Think about that when you go and visit the 2 sites below and decide which of these technology tools you want to use. Take a look at each tool. Explore examples of each and decide which one you want to use.

[|PREZI] [|YODIO] POWERPOINT WITH VOICE OVER ([|JING])

STUDENT SAMPLES of some of the above

You will have to bring proof of accomplishments and we will scan then during 5th period and load to the I-drive for you to retrieve.

= __MONDAY, APRIL 4th, 2011__ =

Students Helping Japan - [|Students Rebuild]
=Visit the site above to gain a GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE of what's going on in Japan after the devestating tsunami on March 11. Over 11,000 people are __still missing__.= =Imagine coming back to school on a Monday morning and the student who has sat next to you since 1st grade is NO LONGER THERE! Japan is a long ways away but __YOU__ can help.=

[|THE STORY]- 1,000 Paper Cranes

==== Fold as many Origami Cranes as you can. Mrs. Knight will take a group picture per class and she will mail in all the Orgami's from CMS. These Origami's will turn into money for Japan! ==== [|VIDEO] - HOW TO FOLD A ORIGAMI PAPER CRANE PAPER CRANE FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS. Start at the top left and go across until you end up with the folded crane at the bottom right!

__ TURN YOUR CRANE IN WITH __ the following information visible: YOUR SCHOOL NAME, CITY, STATE, GRADE AND YOUR NAME! These are worth 50 points each and you need 100 points by the end of class tomorrow! You have 1 crane due today and 1 tomorrow. Our CMS goal is 1,000 paper cranes!

Moneyskill # 18 when you are finished!

Put your headphones on!
1st Click on this link [|Showbusiness!] STEP 1: Listen to the Intro STEP 2: Click on the Dicussion - Click on each question and answer it. Click next. STEP 3: Click on Bonus Tracks. Click on each individual one and listen to it. STEP 4: Click on Activites. Click through each of the 4 activities and complete it. STEP 5: Click on New Single-Player game or New Multi-Player game with 1 neighbor who sit's beside you. You cannot get up and move! STEP 6: Choose your character. Click play

This lesson, if done correctly will take 45 minutes. If you finish early you can review your vocabulary on Quizlet. NO GAMES OTHER THAN THIS ONE TODAY.

2nd Complete Moneyskills #17

TUESDAY, MARCH 29th - 2011
Using your Student Financial Handbook, define the terms E through M. ADD THEM TO YOUR CURRENT LIST! When you finish, you should have 39 terms. Familiarize, Learn and play Scatter with your terms.

THE FINANCIAL LITERACY CHALLENGE IS THIS FRIDAY! Students with the top scores will be recognized on AWARDS DAY!

MONDAY, MARCH 28th - 2011
Complete Moneyskill #'s 15 & 16. The grade you make will go in the gradebook. You will not be able to have your Moneyskill reset!

FRIDAY, MARCH 25th - 2011
Complete Moneyskill throught #14 with a 70% or more! NO RESETS! I have reset some of yours - If you had anything below a 70% Go back and look for the one's I have reset (There are 3 of you and YOU MUST COMPLETE THESE TODAY!) The rest of the class may have QUIET FREE DAY when you have successfully completed #14

THURSDAY, MARCH 24th - 2011
Motivational Speaker - Jonathan Sprinkles talks "NEVER GIVE UP"

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd - 2011
I hope you tried your best on your test today! Get a good nights sleep, eat a good breakfast and be ready to take the Math portion tomorrow. Then you will be finished for the week!


 * YOUR ASSIGNMENT AND FUN FOR THE DAY **
 * 1) Open your Student Financial Handbook to the glossary on page 52
 * 2) Sign in to your Quizlet account
 * 3) Create a NEW SET - TITLE: BTA SUBJECT: Financial Terms
 * 4) Using the definitions in your glossary, define the first 17 terms. This is A through C.
 * 5) You may use auto define if it closely matches the definition in the glossary
 * 6) Remember, we will have a test on these terms!
 * 7) When you have finished, raise you hand for me to check that you have all 17 terms defined.
 * 8) Once I have checked your terms, you may have free play on my GAMES page the remainder of the period!
 * 9) __If you have been whining and asking one million questions without reading these instructions, you have already wasted much of your FREE PLAY__!

TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd - 2011
The Student Financial Handbook - We will continue talking about budgeting.

[|When will you become a Millionare?] [|Buy it or Not?] [|Cash, Check or Credit?] [|Write a Check]

MONDAY, MARCH 21st - 2011
The Student Financial Handbook - Students will be given their Student Financial Handbooks. We will leave these books in the classroom until we are finished. Today we will talk about budgeting and checking.

[|What kind of Spender are You?] [|Spending Challenge]

[|Cash, Check or Credit?] [|Write a Check]

TUESDAY, MARCH 8th - 2011
We will NOT have a 9 week exam. Your Exam will be when we take the Financial Literacy Test March 31st. I want you to study for your other tests and do well on them.

__** On your Report Card **__
 * You need to be finished with Moneyskills through 13. TAKE YOUR TIME . I WILL NOT reset any lessons from here on out!
 * You need to have completed the first 2 lessons on GenI Revolution. You need to obtain a minimum of 1,000 points per lesson to receive a 100.
 * Work on which ever one you need to work on today!
 * All of the above must be completed by Friday!

MONDAY, MARCH 7th - 2011
Moneyskills through 11. Those of you who were at JSU on Friday need to start at 9 and work on 10 today. Those who did not go to JSU need to work on any that I have reset due to low scores and on 11.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2nd - 2011
Click on the GENi link below. Continue your lesson. Be sure to check the board to see where you stand in the points rankings. Complete Mission 2 and continue to Mission 3!

TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST - 2011
[|GENI] - FINISH YOUR FIRST MISSION AND BEGIN YOUR SECOND TODAY. You need pencil and paper to accurately calculate to get the correct answers. If you ask me for help and I see that you have not tried to solve the problem on your own, I cannot help you. Be sure to use all of your resources within the game.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28th - 2011
WATCH THE [|GenI Demonstration].

GEN I REVOLUTION [|GENI] - PLAY THE GAME

You will need to log-in. You will need the class code 283c95 to join our class.

Complete the following Moneyskills modules. Upon completion, click on the Discussion link at the top of the wikispace page and post your answer to the question. If you have not joined my wikispaces, you must do so before you post. This is for a grade.


 * 9-Federal Income Taxes
 * 10-Other Deductions from Pay


 * You must make a 70% or above. I WILL NOT reset any of the modules this week!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25th - 2011
Complete the module listed below. Unless you learn to remain quiet during FREE PLAY, I am going to record your Moneyskill grades in my gradebook AS IS. If you will be __respectful__ of those who are still completing their modules while you have free play, I will consider scaling all grades up 10 points. That means if you made a 70%, then the gradebook will show a 80%. RIGHT NOW, I DO NOT BELIEVE I SHOULD DO THIS....MANY OF YOU FINISH AND THEN MAKE IT HARD FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR TO CONCENTRATE ! It's all or nothing which means the whole class needs to remain quiet until everyone is finished or NO ONE will have their grade scaled up by 10 points!

TODAY -
 * 8-Federal Income Taxes
 * Ask to Join my Wikispace. Not all of you have ask. I only had a few requests. You will have an assignment next week that will depend on you being able to participate in discussions!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24th - 2011
Complete the tasks listed below today!


 * 7- The Consumer Life Cycle (70% or above)
 * Retake any lessons you do not have a 70% or above on (I have a list of name of those who need to retake on the middle grey table)
 * Join this wikispace - Look for the link that say's join and click on it. Then create an account. I will have to accept you.
 * Raise your hand when you have completed all lessons with 70% or above through 7 if you want FREE PLAY!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd - 2011
Click on the Moneyskills link above


 * COMPLETE THE MODULES BELOW TODAY**

5- Property Income 6- Income from Financial Assets


 * You must score 70% or above to have FREE PLAY. Raise your hand for me to give approval.

COMPLETE TODAY -
If you made below a 70 yesterday on any of the modules. Please see me when you finish the above. If you score 70% or above, you may have __QUIET__ free game play until the period ends. All students not scoring 70% must continue to work!
 * **Earned Income and Skill Supply - //You may use a calculator, pencil and paper.//**

[|Moneyskills]
We will begin Moneyskills and will complete all 34 modules by the end of April. These modules are easy if you pay attention, use paper and pen to take notes, and use a calculator to work problems. FAILURE TO PAY ATTENTION AND DO YOUR BEST WILL RESULT IN YOU FAILING THIS CLASS! If you are chatting with you neighbor, complaining, and/or just goofing off - you will most likely not do well and FAIL.

You will be expected to complete 1 or more modules per class period. YOU MUST MAKE a 70% OR MORE to have FREE FRIDAY.

COMPLETE TODAY -


 * Andrews Simulation
 * Earned Income and Skill Demand

**[|Typing Practice]** **Raise your hand when you are finished with each so I can check your grade! Below 70% - Click on typing practice above.**

VIRTUAL SPORTS FINAL EXAM - [|TEST]

VIRTUAL SPORTS LESSON EXPLANATIONS [|CLICK HERE]. Copy and Paste this code: VBS57357

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH - ASSIGNMENT
 * [|TEST!] If you score 70% or higher, you will have FREE FRIDAY. Those below that score will need to study their terms and re-take the tes at the end of class. **


 * This is a comprehensive vocabulary test covering all terms from Location to Licensing. You have had 2 day's to study so I expect everyone to make a 100. This grade will go on your Mid Term Progress reports wich go home next week! **

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD - ASSIGNMENT
 * Students must add the Sponsorship and Licensing vocabulary to your Quizlet set. Once you have finished adding your vocabulary, you need to study ALL VOCABULARY. We will have a test on all your terms beginning with Location through Licensing. You should be in Quizlet all period studying for TOMORROW COMPREHENSIVE VOCABULARY TEST. We will take the test right when you walk into the room!**

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND - ASSIGNMENT
 * SLOPE project for Mr. Coleman. Students who prepare a slope project using PowerPoint receive extra credit. I have given Mr. Coleman a list of students who are in my 3rd, 6th and 8th period classes and informed him that you have 1 full period to work on his project. Use this time wisely! Email your finished slope project to jcoleman@tcboe.org as an attachment to your email. You must turn in the graphs you used in your presentation to him by the deadline.**


 * Students who are not working on the SLOPE PROJECT need to add the Sponsorship and Licensing vocabulary to your Quizlet terms. You should be on Quizlet all period studying ALL VOCABULARY for your test on ALL THE TERMS TO DATE. This test will be Friday.**

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST - ASSIGNMENT **


 * 1) Complete any unfinished Lessons from your Virtual Sports game.
 * 2) Add to you QUIZLET terms the definitions for Stadium Personnel and Stadium Parking
 * 3) Study your vocabulary terms to date and prepare for a comprehensive VOCABULARY ONLY test on Friday.

Open the Lesson - Sponsorships. You should be in FIND A LESSON. You should also watch the tutorial by clicking the link above before you begin. Your goal is to make more than $1,400,000 in total sponorship revenue. Turn in your handout for grading before you leave.
 * MONDAY, JANUARY 31ST - ASSIGNMENT **

Open the Lesson - Stadium Parking. You should be in FIND A LESSON. When you open this lesson it will ask you to __PRINT__. You need to click YES! If yours will not print, have your neighbor print one for you. This is your handout for today and you must complete it and turn it in before you leave. Before you begin, listen to the tutorial above. Follow the step-by-step instructions.
 * THURSDAY, JANUARY 27TH - ASSIGNMENT **

Open the Lesson - Stadium Personnel. I suggest you view this tutorial by going to the link I have provided above. Copy and Paste the code and choose Media Planning. Listen to the tutorial before you begin. Take your handout and follow step-by-step instructions. Again, remember everyone should come up with the same answers so work with your neighbor. Turn in all handouts before you leave. This is a 100 point grade.
 * WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26TH - ASSIGNMENT **


 * TUESDAY, JANUARY 25TH - ASSIGNMENT **
 * Quizlet Terms** - Add to your current set the terms for Promotions and Media Planning. You have a handout with these terms on them. Turn in your vocabulary handout when you are finished. Be sure to click CREATE SET when you have finished to SAVE your work.


 * Open the Lesson - Media Planning.** I suggest you view this tutorial by going to the link I have provided above. Copy and Paste the code and choose Media Planning. Listen to the tutorial before you begin. Make sure you are in the Lesson section of the Virtual Sports simulation when you begin your Media Planning handout. There is only 1 correct answer for each of the questions so you should all come up with the same answers. On the previous handouts, several of you were in the simulation section and had the WRONG answers. This is a 100 point grade. Turn in your handouts before you leave even if you are not finished. You will most likely have to continue this lesson on Wednesday.

** MONDAY, JANUARY 24TH - POP QUIZ ** This quiz is 10 questions on selecting a franchise location and ticket pricing. Review your Quizlet terms before you begin.

[|Pop Quiz]


 * THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT **

[|Quizlet.com] - If you do not already have a n account, create one. You will click on MAKE FLASHCARDS. Your title will be __BTA__ and your subject will be __VIRTUAL SPORTS__. You will add all your terms to this same set. To add a term you will scroll down to TERM and type the first term. Tab over to Definition and type the definition provided for you on your handout. To add more spaces for terms, you press the + icon. To //**save your work**// click create set. You can always go back and add to your set by choosing __EDIT__. We will add all terms in our Virtual Finance Challenge to this set. You have a total of 13 terms today!

Next: Click on the Football Helment on your desktop. Click on Tutorial. Look at the menu in the right column for the Basics section. You need to click on each tab in that section and explore. Make sure you understand how to navigate the game and the city. Once you feel comfortable, begin your handout-read below.


 * FRANCHISE LOCATION:** You have a handout called Franchise Location. I have showed (or will show) you the purpose of this lesson on the SmartBoard and we will discuss the vocabulary. Once you are given your handout - Place your Name in the top right hand corner along with today's date. Read and follow the assignment instructions 1 - 5 working through the simulation. You may start over as many times as needed. You will answer the questions on your handout. You must write where I can read it or it will be marked wrong. You have 6 questions to complete. Turn your work in at the end of class.


 * ASSIGNMENT: Wednesday, January 5th - Friday, January 7th. **

Each student will be given a ranking sheet. Your completion of your ranking sheet and turning it in is worth 100 points. You will LOOSE POINTS if you disrupt a presentation. You will get bonus points if you average in the top percentile. You will __loose points__ if you average in the bottom percentile. If you do not feel like you have a good presentation, use your personality during your presentation to gain STYLE points!

A portion on your grade will be based upon where **//Your Museum//** averages overall in this ranking. On your ranking sheet be sure to use pencil so you can make changes. Feel free to write on and take notes on the back. You can transfer your ranking to the front once all presentations are complete. Several students will have the same topic. Do not penalize a student because they have the same information as someone else you have already seen. We are looking for detail, organization, quality and judging to see that the museum meets the requirements. Your ranking sheet is numbered. You can only have 1 Museum in each spot.

I will take volunteers to begin with. Each presentation should not last over 5 minutes. I am also grading the presentations.

On Monday - we will begin our Financial Curriculum. Remember MONEY SKILLS!!

__ Monday, December 6th - Wednesday, December 15th - FINAL PROJECT = 300 points! __ Project Overview and Topics

Virtual Museum PowerPoint Template Download and SAVE this file to your computer. Save it in your personal file.

FINAL PROJECT due Wednesday, December 15th for Exempt students. Non-exempt students will present their project on the SmartBoard Thursday and Friday.

__ Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 - ASSIGNMENT __

 * 6th Period - I know some of you were called out for pictures yesterday so I will give you today to finish your work. If you finished yesterday please go visit the colleges you are interested in.**

Enter to Win A Chance to go to the Super Bowl! What NFL player has inspired you to stay healthy. Enter to win. You will have to give your parents information. [|NFL Play 60]

3RD PERIOD - Your 2 tests will be on Thursday. Do Not look at the test links below because it will let you get in ONLY one time and you cannot get in again. If you are unable to log-in on Thursday I will know you sneaked a peak and you will receive a Zero! Please complete yesterday's work today before you begin this assignment.
 * __ Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 - ASSIGNMENT __**

ASSIGNMENT # 1 - Choosing the Right College, page 165 & 166.

Type the report single spaced. Your title is in All Cap's and Bold. Be sure to indent your paragraphs and bold each paragraph title. Save your document as Report 14 and your initials. Print 1-copy.

NOW - GO SEARCH COLLEGES YOUR ARE INTERESTED IN BY CLICKING HERE [|eCampus Tours] Visit atleast and be prepared to share what you learned on Thursday.

Finish any work from Tuesday. All 3 reports must be completed and in my box. We will begin something new on Thursday!

__ Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 - TEST + ASSIGNMENT __
We will all take the test at the same time. NO TALKING. You will have no more than 10 minutes to take this test! Wait for my instructions to begin.

Parts of A Letter Test [|Click to Test]

We will all take the test at the same time. Wait until everyone finished with the first test. You will have no more than 10 minutes to take this test! Wait for my instructions. When you have finished, begin today's assignment and NO TALKING.

About Your Money Test [|Click to Test] **Open the word document below and minimize it BEFORE YOU BEGIN. If you do not, you have a chance of exiting the test before you are finished and you WILL NOT be allowed to take it over.**

TEST RESOURCES: ** Federal Reserve Banks**

ASSIGNMENT FOR 11-30-2010

Report 12 - page 164 - One-Page Report With Numbered List
Type this report as shown. Single space the document and use auto numbering. The title is in all cap's and bold. Save as Report 12 and your initials. Print 1-copy and turn in for grading __before you leave today__!

Report 13 - page 164 - Minutes of Meeting
After each FBLA meeting the secretary must type the minutes for the meeting and turn a copy into me. If I ask the office for money to pay for something like the field trip to Atlanta, Mrs. Graham must have a copy of the Minutes of the Meeting before she will cut a check. Minutes of a Meeting are important!

Type the Minutes that begin on page 164 and continue onto page 165. Make the corrections indicated by the proofreaders marks as you go. Save as Report 13 and your initials. Print 1-copy and turn in for grading. You may continue this assignment tomorrow but need to start on it today.

__ Monday, November 29, 2010 - REVIEW FOR TESTS!! __
Tomorrow you will have 2 tests. These are things you already know and if you will __LISTEN__ in class today and take notes, we will review and there will be no need to study more than 30 minutes tonight! I have provided you with the pages and links with all the information. You can use these resources to study tonight.

TEST #1 - On the parts of a letter and correct spacing for that letter! You have already taken a Pop Quiz on this and tomorrows test will be basically the same! Page 169 has all you will need to know. I would take some notes to make sure I have what I need to study or find your Pop Quiz and use it to study!

TEST #2 - How much do you know about your money? The following links have everything you will need to know!

[|Understanding Your Money]

[|Protecting Against Counterfiting]

Those of you who had a substitute on Friday......Congratulations - I received great reports. Shout out to 6th period for excellent behavior!
Post to the [|WALL WISHER] before you play games. Tell me what you will do for Thanksgiving!

FREE MONDAY FOR EVERYONE WHO WAS PRESENT ON FRIDAY - ONLY 1 PERSON WAS ABSENT!

__ 6th Period Missing Work - click here [[file:6th PD Missing Work.doc]] __
All work for the week must be complete. If you have unfinished work it can only be made up next week if you have an __excused absense__. If you are not finished it is because you did not use your time wisely!

Read be all assignments for this week and make sure you have completed them. If you have, you may have FREE FRIDAY. I am leaving the sub a list of those students who turned in Report 11 yesterday and who I have received their POP Quiz as an attachment. If you have not completed these two things you must finish today!

Make a Pop Quiz - I am going to give you 20 minutes to finish the 2nd assignment from Wednesday. Many of you were watching the slideshow of pictures and did not have time to finish.
You will have a POP Quiz on the Money information below and on the PARTS OF A LETTER when we come back from Thanksgiving holiday's. Make sure you have a good grasp of all of this information.

REPORTS - ( Read page 159) As you progress into high school and college you will be required to do many reports. Here is the basic set up for a MultiPage Report.
 * Use 1" margins for the sides on all pages of the report.
 * Leave a 2' top margin on the first page. a 1" top margin on all other pages.
 * Leave a 1" bottom margin on all pages.
 * Do not number the first page. However, number all continuing pages at the top right.


 * 1) Type Report 11 - (Page 160 AND 161) Multi-page Report making sure to set it up using the 4 steps above.
 * 2) Save the report as Report 11 in your folder.
 * 3) Use PRINT PREVIEW to check your work.
 * 4) When you have finished the report and are sure there are NO mistakes. Make sure your name, the date and the period is in the top right hand corner.
 * 5) Print 1 copy.

__ Wednesday, November 17, 2010- ASSIGNMENT __
I cannot talk very well today so I would appreciate you being quiet, remaining seated, and raising your hand if you need something.

I would like for those of you who enjoyed the field trip to raise your hand and share with the rest of the class what you learned. I

__Your Assignment -__
Keyboarding book - page 183

Complete Letter 7 being sure to follow the instructions in red. Save the letter to your personal folder. Print and place in my box.

Read the two links below about Understanding Your Money and Protecting Against Counterfiting. Take notes as you read and make a POP QUIZ for the other students to take in Microsoft Word. No more than 20 questions. 10 questions will be fine. Be sure to give your POP QUIZ a title, a space for the students name and a date. Print 1 copy. I may pick the best POP QUIZ and give it to the class!

[|Understanding Your Money]

[|Protecting Against Counterfiting]

__ Friday, November 12th - ASSIGNMENT __
Many valuable lessons can be learned by playing games. Even though this is not FREE FRIDAY, you will play the following games to learn more about the Federal Reserve Bank and how money works in this country. You must play each one in the order they are listed.

[|Do you know your money?] [|Showbusiness and Money] [|The Economics of Entertainment] [|The Economics of Professional Sports] [|Fedville - Play the game] [|Balance the budget]

[|CNN Behind the Scenes Tour Information]

Do you have a CELL PHONE? - Must Read this: Cell Phones and Gas Don't Mix

Keyboarding Book - Page 179 - Letter 5

Read the SECOND SET OF instructions in Red - Type the letter making sure to put it in correct format - Block Style Personal -Business Letter Save as: Letter 5 and your initials Print: I will pick up your letters and pass them back to you. You must then FOLD THEM PROPERLY

ENVELOPES: Read page 178 - Make sure you understand how to FOLD an envelope. Fold Letter 5 properly and I will pick them up and place them in my box.

Did you know the government takes money out of circulation and shreads it? Visit these resources and find out why. I KNOW...YOU THINK THEY SHOULD JUST GIVE IT TO YOU!

[|MONEY - WHY DO THEY SHREAD IT]? [|Shreaded Money on Ebay]

__ Tuesday, November 9th - ASSIGNMENT __
Complete, Save and Print letter 2 from Monday. I WILL COLLECT THEM FROM THE PRINTER. DO NOT GET UP.

ASSIGNMENT - Turn to page 174
 * 1) Read the instructions in RED for Letter 4.
 * 2) In a new blank WORD document type Letter 4.
 * 3) Make the changes as you type indicated by proofreaders marks in RED.
 * 4) Look at pages 144 and 155 if you need help with the proofreaders marks.
 * 5) When your Letter 4 is complete take a look at it in Print Preview.
 * 6) Make any adjustments needed. Check your spacing, spelling, etc.
 * 7) SAVE your letter as Letter 4 and your initials.
 * 8) Print 1 copy. I WILL COLLECT YOUR WORK FROM THE PRINTER. DO NOT GET UP.
 * 9) Study spacing and the parts of a letter on page 169. We will have a test either tomorrow or Friday!

I have a handout for you on labeling the parts of the letter. I will pass it out midway through class. Use your book to fill in the blanks and use the handout to study!

Next we will learn how to type and Print an Envelope to go with our letter. Read on Page 177.

__ Monday, November 8th - ASSIGNMENT __
Open your saved letter - Letter 1 (If you printed it you lost 10 points for not reading the instructions!) Open your book to page 170

Today we will review several commands in WORD by making changes to your Letter 1 document. You will need to listen and follow instructions! You will be ask to step out in the hall if you disrupt class and talk while I am talking.

You will learn as you listen/watch Mrs. Knight explain: ASSIGNMENT - If you have not ask questions before you begin....I WILL NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS DURING THIS ASSIGNMENT. If you talked while I was explaining, acted silly or walked aroun - I WILL NOT HELP YOU! Page 171 - (Hint - Use Letter 1 as your quideline) READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN RED - You will type Letter 2 using Block-Style and following the formatting guidelines on page 169. You will SAVE this letter as Letter 2 and your initials. Print your document and turn it in before you leave.
 * 1) Page set-up
 * 2) Bold
 * 3) Underline
 * 4) Italic
 * 5) Print Preview
 * 6) Double Space
 * 7) How to find icons that are hidden
 * 8) How to change font color
 * 9) How to change font size
 * 10) Paragraph symbol
 * 11) Review page 169 with Mrs. Knight - make sure you have NO questions.

CLICK HERE. BTA Advanced.
Thursday, November 4th - ASSIGNME

__ **NT** __
Finish any work that you have not completed this week. You may have 10 minutes. If you are finished with all work for the week, begin today's assignment below:

IMPORTANT - SHRINK TO FIT SO THAT YOU ONLY PRINT 1 PAGE! (Instructions are included below)


 * Book - Keyboarding with Computer Applications - Page 155 **


 * In your personal folder, open the saved document from Tuesday on Proofreaders' Marks. You will add to this document today! **


 * You will add the document on page 155, section D. to your previously saved document.**
 * Type the information in this document by adding them to the particular column beginning at the bottom.
 * Click File, Click Print PREVIEW, at the top of the PRINT PREVIEW page move your cursor until you see SHRINK TO FIT.
 * Click on SHRINK to Fit and this will keep you from printing more than 1 page. You will loose points if yours takes more than 1 page!
 * Save File: Your Name - Proof Marks 2
 * PRINT.
 * Using a pen or pencil, make the marks on your paper in the column entitled DRAFT.
 * Do this for the previous document also to refresh your memory on these marks.
 * Place your paper in the basket when you leave.

__ Friday, November 5th - ASSIGNMENT __
Book - Keyboarding with Computer Applications - Page 169 Personal-Business Letters. You will write Personal-Business Letters as you apply for scholarships and jobs. First impressions are LASTING impressions so you must learn how to correctly format (How it looks) a Personal-Business Letter!

READ - How to format a Personal-Business letter in section F. Understand the PARTS of the letter such as Date Line, Inside Address, Salutation, Body, Complimentary Closing, Signature and Writer's Identification. You will be given a letter next week and ask to identify these parts. This will be a TEST worth 100 points.

Now turn to page 170

=__ Tuesday, November 2nd - ASSIGNMENT __=
 * Open a blank WORD document
 * Read the instructions in red on page 170 at the top of the page - Letter 1
 * Block style means everything starts at the left margin. You will not use tab.
 * Type the letter exactly as you see it. To space, go back and read the formatting information on page 169. It will tell you how to space correctly.
 * When you have finished the letter SAVE it.
 * Name File: Your name - Letter 1
 * Do NOT PRINT today. We will print and review on Monday!

In Your Book - Keyboarding with Computer Applications

Page - 144 We will review and learn Proofreaders' Marks You will need to have a pen or pencil ready
 * Open a blank WORD document
 * Always put your Name, Date, and Period in the upper right hand corner of your paper first (align right)
 * Type the copy (words in the box) just as you see them in columns on page 144 in section D
 * Raise your hand when you are finished - I will provide further instructions
 * Be sure to save a copy in your folder
 * Name File: Your Name - Proof Marks
 * PRINT - I will bring your printed copy to you!
 * Using your printed paper and your book as a reference, make the Proofreaders' Marks as indicated in the DRAFT column on your page.
 * Place your finished work in the basket indicated as you leave today.

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? I will be grading your work and using PROOFREADERS' MARKS to indicate errors. You will need to know these marks for this purpose and for testing purposes.
 * Many of you will complete the above work in 15 minutes or less. If you do, please continue on to tomorrows work below. I will give FREE FRIDAY to those students who finish all of this weeks work (including Fridays) by Thursday! **

__ Wednesday, November 3rd - ASSIGNMENT __
Book - Keyboarding with Computer Applications - Page 149

We will learn how to type (G.) Numbered and Bulleted Lists and (H.) Agendas Read both sections. Make sure you understand when and why to use the different lists. You will be tested on this later!

Open a blank WORD document Look at the top of the page for the number, bullet icons. I will point them out for you. To make your document double spaced **: Click on Format, Click Paragraph and look for the section that says Spacing. Under line spacing Click the down arrow and find Double Space and select it. Click OK and return to your blank page. Your document will now be double spaced!**

**Page 150 - We will type both Report 5 and Report 6. Two separate documents. Saved separately.**

**Report 5 - Read the instruction in red. Open a blank Word document.**


 * Type your Name, Date and class at the top right.
 * Space down by pressing the Enter/Return key 5 times
 * Type the title in ALL CAPS and center it. TO CENTER: Highlight the title after you have typed it, Move your cursor over the icon to the left of the align right icon - it is called CENTER - and selected it. Your title will be centered.
 * Space 2 times
 * Type Meeting Agenda
 * Space 2 times
 * Type in January 6, 2010
 * Space 2 times
 * Click the numbering icon at the top of your page.
 * Begin typing each line of the body of the text. and when you press enter at the end of each line, it will automatically number the next line.
 * Save File: Your Name - Report 5
 * Print - DO NOT GET UP TO CHECK THE PRINTER. I WILL CALL OUT THE PAPERS THAT HAVE PRINTED!

Report 6 - Read the instructions in red.


 * Place Name, Date and period in the top right hand corner - align right.
 * Space 5 times and begin your title - all cap's
 * Space 2 times and type November 30, 2010
 * Space 2 times and begin the body of the text.
 * Set up double spacing using the instructions I have provided above.
 * The report you see is NOT double spaced so yours will look different!
 * Save File: Your Name - Report 6
 * Print - DO NOT GET UP TO CHECK THE PRINTER. I WILL CALL OUT THE PAPERS THAT HAVE PRINTED!

=__ Monday, October 25th - Thursady, October 28th - ASSIGNMENTS __=

Monday (10-25-10)- Make sure you can log into your email account: epals.com Username: cms+1st initial + last name

READ YOUR EMAIL - How to Save To A Jump Drive. Watch the movie. We will review and you will be required to know and demonstrate this at a later date.

Learn to create a NEW FOLDER in MY Documents to save all work to Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click My Documents Step 3: Click on Make a new folder Step 4: Rename your file to YOUR NAME Step 5: Exit back to the desktop


 * Tuesday** (10-26-10) EXPLORE test - NO ASSIGNMENT


 * Wednesday** (10-27-10) **TIP FOR TODAY'S WORK:** You will open a Word Document and you will need 2 seperate web pages open- Your __email__ and __this page__ so you can read instructions as you go. You must __READ TODAY__. Only ask your neighbor for help. **__Do not__** get up and walk around!

From your book **//KEYBOARDING with Computer Applications//** (placed on your CPU at your desk) Turn to page 125 section B - Special Symbols. Read and make sure you understand how to type these symbols in a document. We will be using these soon.

your document to your __personal folder__ we created on Monday. Name this file Special Symbols with your name.
 * 1) Open a blank Word document
 * 2) Place your name, today's date and your class period at the top right hand corner of your paper. Space 5 times and type exaclty what you see on page 125. Click on this Word document to see a sample. [[file:Special Symbols.doc]]
 * 3) Right justify to place your name as I did in the top right hand corner. If you cannot find this tool on the menu bar, make it look as closely as mine and I will teach you this later when I cover all the icons. I will not take off if your document does not look exactly like mine this time.
 * 4) SAVE

You will be graded on: //YOUR PAPER CONTAING ALL THE INFORMATION, YOUR ABILITY TO SAVE YOUR DOCUMENT TO YOUR FOLDER AND YOUR ABILITY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND NAME YOUR FILE AS INDICATED.//
 * //EXAMPLE://Spec Symbols kknight

NEXT: Log into your Email [|epals.com] You are going to send me an email with your Special Sybols document attached!


 * 1) //Go into your Home//
 * 2) Click COMPOSE - This is where you type a email message
 * To: kimknight@epals.com
 * CC: Leave blank
 * BC: Leave blank
 * 1) Subject: kknight Special Symbols (you would put your initials - not mine)
 * 2) Click on ATTACHMENTS
 * 3) Click BROWSE
 * 4) Click MY DOCUMENTS
 * 5) Find your folder with your name on it and click on it
 * 6) Find your newly saved document Special Symbols
 * 7) Click on it and click OPEN
 * 8) Click ATTACH FILES
 * 9) Click DONE
 * 10) Scroll down to the white space in your email and type in the body. Please find my work attached. Sign your name
 * 11) Click SEND

You are DONE! You will be graded here on if I receive your email with attachment and if you FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS!

Thursday - Finish your work from Wednesday. I will pull up a list of those students whom I received their email with attachment.


 * Photo's today - quietly go and have your photo's taken as your group is called.
 * FBLA - Most of the class will be called for pictures at 1:00
 * Check back in a few minutes for additional work

FRIDAY, JANAURY 14, 2011 - ASSIGNMENT/VIRTUAL SPORTS

TICKET PRICING -

__ Monday, October 18 - Friday, October 22nd- ASSIGNMENTS __

6th period will complete all of the below 1-day behind schedule since their Free Friday was held on Monday

Monday - Drive of Your Life Simulation (handout)


 * Print your profile
 * Print your license plate

Tuesday - Finish Drive of Your Life Use your 25 words to create a [|Wordle] Print it when you are done! Wednesday - WE WILL SET UP OUR EPAL EMAIL'S! Go to [|Epals.com] Your USERNAME: cms + 1st initial + lastname


 * EXAMPLE: cmskknight
 * PASSWORD: tigers
 * If you would like to add a personal picture, email it to your Epals email from home and tomorrow you can personalize and explore

Wednesday - Project -

__FREE FRIDAY - OCTOBER 15TH IF ALL ALPHABETIC LESSONS ARE COMPLETED!__ New Games ADDED TODAY!

__Monday, October 11th - Friday, October 15th - Assignments__ //NEW GRADING PERIOD. ALL PARTS OF THE LESSON MUST BE COMPLETED AND YOU MUST PLAY THE GAME. SOME OF YOU LOST POINTS TRYING TO BEAT THE SYSTEM. IT WILL SHOW ON YOUR REPORT CARD!//

Monday -
FBLA MEETINGS (ALL PERIODS) If you are __NOT__ a FBLA member continue in Micro Type.

Friday - FREE FRIDAY if ALL Micro Type Lessons are complete
Monday October 4th - Friday, October 8th - ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

Monday - Complete E, F and G Tuesday - G and H  Wednesday - I, J and K  Thursday - L, M and N (EXAM 3rd period - timed typing test) Friday - (EXAM 6th & 8th period- timed typing test) FREE FRIDAY - FOR ALL WHO ARE FINISHED THROUGH N

Monday, September 27th - Friday, October 1st - ASSIGNMENTS

You are all at a speed which will enable you to complete (2) Micro Type lessons per day! Report Cards come out on October 14th.
MONDAY - Complete B and start C TUESDAY - Speaker - Mr. Adams from BC/BS of AL on Professional Dress
 * WEDNESDAY** - Complete C and start D
 * THURSDAY** - Complete D and start E
 * FRIDAY** - FREE FRIDAY IF halfway through E!


 * If you have already completed the above assignments complete the following:


 * 1) You need to set up a gmail account and send me a email to kimvknight@gmail.comPut your first and last name and your period in the SUBJECT LINE!
 * 2) You need to request to join my wikispace. You will have to create an account. We will use these later. Rember your username and password!
 * 3) You need to sign into Kuder []

FOLLOW THE BELOW STEPS TO LOG-IN

1. Go to []

2. Click Log In

3. Go to Forget Your Log In information? Under the log in button

4. Select I want to have my username and password emailed to me

5. Enter your email address in the blank provided � if you need to, use the gmail account you just created (although your old account should work fine) 6. Go to whichever address you entered and check your inbox

7. The email they sent you should have your username and password for kuder

8. Go back to the website and log in

9. Put your log-in info. somewhere safe

4. Log into your Kuder account and review and make updates. 5. When you have finished I need you to print your summary page. Raise your hand for help. 6. I need a Kuder career assessment for all students in BTA printed and in your file. We will use these summaries later when we begin our Digital Portfolio's!

Friday, September 10th

Free Friday for those students who scored 80% or above on the Digital Citzenship Test. All other students must type in Micro Type Pro. 

__Thursday, September 9th - DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP TEST__

BEFORE YOU TEST- read below

Free Friday will be ONLY for those students who score an 80 or above. All other students will work in MICRO TYPE TOMORROW. Do your best, take your time and read the test directions before you start! When you finish today NO TALKING or you will receive a zero for your test grade. TRY ME! AFTER YOUR TEST TODAY - Type in Micro Type pro until the period ends following your test and until the end of the period.

TO BEGIN YOUR TEST

You will click on the link below. In the drop down box, choose your name and then enter your individual password. Again, ABSOLUTELY NO TALKING during and after the test. Quietly begin your Micro Type when you complete the test. BEGIN!

[|Thursday's TEST LINK]



TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2010 - BIG TEST THURSDAY and PROGRESS REPORTS!!!

Continue with BrainPop. The 2 lessons below must be finished before you leave today. They will be on Thursday's progress report and you will be tested on them Thursday in a comprehensive test consisting of over 50 questions.

YOU WILL HAVE A TEST ON ALL THE BRAINPOP LESSONS THURSDAY! Review all the lessons we have covered on Brain Pop. They are listed below. When not reviewing, you should be in Micro Type Pro until Thursday. I suggest you review each one to prepare for Thursday's TEST. You may also review at home. It will be an online test and no two tests will be alike. Your test will automatically be graded when you complete it and you and I will both be notified of your score. There will be __NO__ re-takes. Questions will be taken from each of the 13 Lessons you have completed.

__TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT__: BrainPop - Complete

Online Sources, and Social Networking When finished go back and complete any lessons not yet completed then review for your test that will be given on

Thursdays- __BIG TEST __!

__TUESDAY, AUGUST 31st - SEPTEMBER 3RD ASSIGNMENTS__

ASSIGNMENT:

You are to complete the Digital Citizen online curriculum on [|BrainPOP] and //__ prepare to test __// on the following:

(Tuesday) Blogs, Copyright, Digital Etiquette - when finished return to Micro Type Pro (Wednesday) Information Privacy, Online Safety, Computer Viruses - when finished return to Micro Type Pro (Thursday) Cyber bullying, Email and Im, Internet Search - when finished return to Micro Type Pro

FOR EACH listed above in red, watch the movie and take the graded quiz. You may use headphones. //Raise your hand//
 * to show me your grade once you have completed each GRADED QUIZ. __This grade will go in my grade book__! Complete them in the order listed above with Blogs being first.**

DIRECTIONS: Go to:

Brainpop.com Click: Log-in Username: Password: Click: IMPORTANT**
 * childersburg**
 * middle**
 * Tech and Engineering, Digital Citizenship and then choose Blogs first!**

Be prepared!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2010 - 6TH period

We will NOT have Free Friday today. All students log onto Micro Type Pro to the page that shows all lesson completed with a red check mark. I will walk around and record your work.

After I have seen your lesson, those student who __have not__ completed 1-6 must work in Micro Type Pro until those lessons are completed. Students who __have__ completed 6 must click on the link on the menu to the left titled project resources. Follow the instructions at the top of the page.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 2010

Assignment - MONEYSKILLS & MICRO TYPE PRO Today students must complete their Moneyskills module's 1 & 2 followed by Micro Type pro. ALL students must pick up a WALL STREET JOURNAL AS THEY LEAVE TODAY and read over it by Monday.

REMINDER: No talking during Moneyskills modules, students must remain in their seats unless they ask for permission to go to the restroom or get water. THE FOUNTAIN IS FIXED! You must listen, follow instructions the first time, take your work seriously and follow classroom safety rules. NO POINTS WERE DEDUCTED YESTERDAY - LET'S HAVE ANOTHER GREAT DAY!