2. My Goal
By the end of this series of lessons, my students will
know how to use a series of different online applications
that will better their understanding of modern day financial
management. Some of the applications include, but are not
limited to: PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, QR Codes, Second
Life, and Podcasts. These applications not only will better
help them in the financial world, but will also give them
more proficiency with online programs to use for their own
purposes.
3. Lesson 1: How School Can
Impact You Financially
For this first lesson, A.) My 11th grade class of students
will review a Webquest on Zunal.com and learn the
importance of understanding student loans. B.) They will
do complete this assignment through following all the
steps of the webquest, including the assigned
worksheet. C.) Students have the day the project is
assigned to complete it everything, and must have the
questions turned in by the following day. D.) Students
will complete this assignment within the given time
frame with at least 80% accuracy.
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=215945
4. Lesson 2: Careers
For the 2nd lesson, A.) Students will research a career
they may be interested in. B.) They will describe and
develop a PowerPoint presentation for the class on their
chosen career. C.) The Powerpoint must contain all of
the required information requested, and give a speech
along with the presentation. D.) This must be completed
and presented by the end of the semester with at least
75% accuracy.
5. Lesson 3: Credit
For my 3rd lesson, A.) Students will review the given
Podcast on credit and complete the assignment attached
with their parents. B.) When in class the following day,
there will be a group discussion where all students must
communicate their research. C.) They will compare and
contrast what they previously thought credit was versus
after their family discussions with each other. D.) This
assignment must be completed with 100% as it is
participation based, and completed the same day.
6. Photoshop dollar Taxes
For the 4th assignment, A.) Students will create a dollar
bill template using the tutorial provided for photoshop.
B.) Students will then have a variety of options to
“purchase” with their photoshopped money. C.) They will
do this in an effort to replicate the concept of taxes
starting with sales tax. This must be done with 100%
accuracy as it is participation based. This assignment will
be completed within 2 days.
7. Putting it All Together
For my final assignment, A.) Students will create Second
Life account and experience working a career and paying
for things virtually. B.) This will be completed via the
Second Life Program pre-installed onto a class set of
computers. C.) Students must take screenshots of their
job, a sales transaction, and their avatar. D.) This project
will take 2-3 days to complete and should be completed
with 100% accuracy.
