WEDNESDAY 4/30

SR201: Here is an interesting article about Mark Zupan that you might want to read.

TODAY: We finished watching the Murderball documentary.

HOMEWORK:
-Complete Chapter 14 & Murderball question worksheet.
-Read Into The Wild Chapters 16 & 17.
-Quiz #11: Murderball, Into The Wild, Chapter 14.

STUDY GUIDE:
-Use the handout I gave you.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We discussed Flatteners 9 & 10.

HOMEWORK: Quiz #10.

STUDY GUIDE:
I'm making this one easy. Study the PowerPoints on WebCT. There will be nothing additional from the textbook.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We discussed Flatteners 9 & 10.

HOMEWORK: Quiz #10.

STUDY GUIDE:
I'm making this one easy. Study the PowerPoints on WebCT. There will be nothing additional from the textbook.

SR368
TODAY: We finished our discussion of Chapter 34.

HOMEWORK: Quiz #11.

STUDY GUIDE:
-3 significant trends in revenue generation & financing of stadiums & arenas?
-Team that made first naming rights agreement?
-First stadium to have a fully retractable roof?
-What does LEED stand for?
-Name of "team" that helps Fenway Park & Red Sox recycle?
-3 basic types of fabric structures, and some advantages/disadvantages of each?

MONDAY 4/28

SR201
TODAY: We watched the documentary Murderball.

HOMEWORK: Answer the questions on the Murderball/Chapter 14 homework sheet.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We discussed Flatteners 5, 6, 7, 8.

HOMEWORK: We will discuss Flatteners 9 & 10.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We discussed Flatteners 5, 6, 7, 8.

HOMEWORK: We will discuss Flatteners 9 & 10.

SR368
TODAY: We discussed the first half of Chapter 34. Our discussion focused on:
-The importance of maximizing revenue from spectator facilities & the impact of building facilities for entertainment not winning.

HOMEWORK: Be ready to discuss the second half of Chapter 34: Innovations in materials & methods of construction.

FRIDAY 4/25

SR201
TODAY: We took Quiz #10 and discussed the semester project, which will be due on Friday May 9 by 12:30. You can drop the paper off at my office located on the 5th floor of the Library Building.

HOMEWORK: Read Textbook Chapter 14.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #9.

HOMEWORK: Be ready to discuss Flatteners 5, 6, 7, 8.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #9.

HOMEWORK: Be ready to discuss Flatteners 5, 6, 7, 8.

SR368
TODAY: We took Quiz #10.

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 34.

WEDNESDAY 4/23

SR201

TODAY: We finished our discussion of Chapter 13. We focsued on:

-2 types of leisure gender inequality.

-Parents effect on children's play.

-Concerns regarding current & future status of leisure in childhood.

-Leisure in adolescence.

-Leisure in adulthood.

-Leisure in later life.

HOMEWORK:

-Read & be ready to discuss Into The Wild Chapters 14 & 15.

-Quiz #10

STUDY GUIDE:

-What are the different stages of leisure in childhood?

-What are the 2 main areas of leisure gender inequality that we discussed?

-What are the 5 concerns regarding current & future status of leisure in childhood that we discussed?

-What are the 2 functions that adolescent leisure activities serve?

-Leisure opportunities can help middle-aged adults answer questions about what 2 things?

-Leisure activities of elders tend to be what types?

-The most beneficial types of recreation for elders are what?

IC212 (10:00)

TODAY: We discussed Flatteners 1-4 from Chapter 2 in The World Is Flat. The first 4 flatteners are:

1) The fall of the Berlin Wall (11/9/89)

2) Netscape goes public (8/9/95)

3) Work Flow Software

4) Open-Sourcing or Uploading

HOMEWORK:

-Be ready to discuss Flatteners 5 & 6

-Quiz #9

STUDY GUIDE:

Chapter 1

-What does Friedman call the 3 great eras of globalization?

-Which era does each key agent of change belong to (countries, companies, individuals)?

-Who are Nighthawks?

-What is homesourcing and how does JetBlue use it?

-What fast food chain is utilizing call centers for their drive thrus?

Chapter 2

-The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of what "war?"

-What 4 countries occupied Germany after WWII?

-What 2 economic systems clashed during the cold war?

-What are the 3 main categories on a Diffusion of Innovations Curve?

-Explain what work flow software is from our discussion today.

-What flattener is the most disruptive force of all?

IC212 (2:00)

TODAY: We discussed Flatteners 1-4 from Chapter 2 in The World Is Flat. The first 4 flatteners are:

1) The fall of the Berlin Wall (11/9/89)

2) Netscape goes public (8/9/95)

3) Work Flow Software

4) Open-Sourcing or Uploading

HOMEWORK:

-Be ready to discuss Flatteners 5 & 6

-Quiz #9

STUDY GUIDE:

Chapter 1

-What does Friedman call the 3 great eras of globalization?

-Which era does each key agent of change belong to (countries, companies, individuals)?

-Who are Nighthawks?

-What is homesourcing and how does JetBlue use it?

-What fast food chain is utilizing call centers for their drive thrus?

Chapter 2

-The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of what "war?"

-What 4 countries occupied Germany after WWII?

-What 2 economic systems clashed during the cold war?

-What are the 3 main categories on a Diffusion of Innovations Curve?

-Explain what work flow software is from our discussion today.

-What flattener is the most disruptive force of all?

SR368

TODAY: We finished our discussion on Chapters 12 & 13. We focused on:

-Facility supervision.

-Volunteers.

HOMEWORK:

-Read Boston Marathon articles.

-Quiz #10.

STUDY GUIDE:

-2 kinds of facility access needs to be addressed.

-4 reasons to deny access.

-Horizontal & Vertical Circulation Control.

-2 reasons to design a facility so it can be supervised efficiently.

-25% Rule.

-20% Rule.

-The 2 groups of people that volunteer over & over.

-Steps in developing volunteer job descriptions.

MONDAY 4/21

SR201
TODAY: We started our discussion of textbook Chapter 13. Our discussion focused on:
-The different stages of leisure in childhood.
-Concerns about gender inequality.

HOMEWORK:
-We will finish our discussion of Chapter 13.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We discussed Chapter 1 of The World Is Flat.

HOMEWORK:
-Be ready to discuss Flatteners 1, 2, 3, 4 from Chapter 2.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We discussed Chapter 1 of The World Is Flat.

HOMEWORK:
-Be ready to discuss Flatteners 1, 2, 3, 4 from Chapter 2.

SR368
TODAY: We began our discussion of Chapters 12 & 13. Our discussion focused on:
-Security & access control of a facility.
-Horizontal & Vertical Circulation Control.

HOMEWORK:
-We will finish our discussion of Chapters 12 & 13.

FRIDAY 4/18

SR201
TODAY:
-Quiz #9
-Into The Wild Blog Posting #4 due
-Into The Wild Chapters 12 & 13 discussion
-Ethics discussion

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss textbook Chapter 13

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: Final group presentation.

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss The World Is Flat Chapter 1 & Chapter 2: Flatteners 1 & 2

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: Final group presentation.

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss The World Is Flat Chapter 1 & Chapter 2: Flatteners 1 & 2

SR368
TODAY:
-Quiz #9
-Articles discussion

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapters 12 & 13

WEDNESDAY 4/16

SR201
TODAY: We discussed Textbook Chapter 11 & 12. Our discussion focused on the following themes:
-The 7 types of gamblers
-2 motives that underlie gambling
-The needs that are fulfilled by alcohol/drug abuse
-4 problems related to substance abuse
-What is ethics?
-Criteria for determing ethics

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild Blog Posting #4 is due prior to Friday's class.
-Read & be ready to discuss Into The Wild Chapters 12 & 13.
-Quiz #9 based on Textbook Chapters 11 & 12 and Into The Wild Chapters 12 & 13.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 11
-7 types of gamblers
-2 motives that underlie gambling
-What is the name of the contraption that has an exercise bike connected to a slot maching which allows gamblers to get exercise while gambling?
-4 problems related to substance abuse?
-What is the most problematic form of recreational drinking?
Chapter 12
-5 criteria for determing ethics
-2 main categories of obstacles to leisure fulfillment
-7 major internal obstacles to leisure fulfillment

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: Group presentations continued.

HOMEWORK:
-Final group presentation on Friday.
-For Monday read & be ready to discuss The World Is Flat Chapter 1 & Chapter 2: Flatteners 1 & 2.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: Group presentations continued.

HOMEWORK:
-Final group presentation on Friday.
-For Monday read & be ready to discuss The World Is Flat Chapter 1 & Chapter 2: Flatteners 1 & 2.

SR368
TODAY: We discussed Chapters 10 & 11. Our discussion focused on:
-Planned Publicity
-Internal vs External Public Relations
-Risk Management

HOMEWORK:
The following will be used as the basis of our discussion on Friday.
Monarchs article
YouTube Clip
Jets article

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 10
-5 guidelines for planned publicity
-Internal vs External public relations
-The 3 main sources for a media list
-4 essentials to great communication
Chapter 11
-4 risk categories
-5 steps to risk management program development
-4 criteria for controlling the loss of assets

FRIDAY 4/11

SR201
TODAY: Group presentations continued. Today we learned about the leisure & recreation habits in Serbia.

HOMEWORK:
-Final group presentation: France.
-Textbook Chapters 11 & 12 for Wednesday.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: Group presentation.

HOMEWORK:
-Group presentations will continue.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: Group presentation.

HOMEWORK:
-Group presentations will continue.

SR368
TODAY:
-Group presentation.

HOMEWORK:
-Final group presentation (Monday).
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapters 10 & 11 (Wednesday).

WEDNESDAY 4/9

ALL CLASSES
TODAY: Group presentations.

HOMEWORK: Group presentations will continue.

MONDAY 4/7

SR201
TODAY: We continued with our group presentations. Today, we learned about the leisure & recreation of China.

HOMEWORK: Group presentations will continue. Don't forget your 360 evaluations.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We discussed how the group presentations will be graded, the 360 evaluation, and "Professional Presentations."
1) Follow Directions/Guidelines
2) Time & Effort
3) Critical Thinking & Analysis
4) Content

HOMEWORK: Group presentations will begin. Don't forget your 360 evaluations.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We discussed how the group presentations will be graded, the 360 evaluation, and "Professional Presentations."
1) Follow Directions/Guidelines
2) Time & Effort
3) Critical Thinking & Analysis
4) Content

HOMEWORK: Group presentations will begin. Don't forget your 360 evaluations.

SR368
TODAY: Group presentations began.

HOMEWORK: Group presentations will continue. Don't forget your 360 evaluations.

FRIDAY 4/4

SR201
TODAY: The group presentations started today. We learned about leisure & recreation in Italy.

HOMEWORK: Group presentations continue next week.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #8 based on The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6. After, we finished our discussion on The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6.

HOMEWORK:
-Look over group presentation assignment outline and come in to class with any questions you have.
-Read & be ready to discuss The World Is Flat Chapter 1.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #8 based on The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6. After, we finished our discussion on The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6.

HOMEWORK:
-Look over group presentation assignment outline and come in to class with any questions you have.
-Read & be ready to discuss The World Is Flat Chapter 1.

SR368
TODAY: We discussed your Press Release assignment based on a professional baseball rain out.

HOMEWORK: Group presentations start next week.

WEDNESDAY 4/2

SR201
TODAY:
We took Quiz #8 based on textbook Chapter 10. After the quiz we discussed what I expect from the group presentations that start on Friday. Please remember that your 360 evaluation is due on the day of your presentation. You need to have it filled out prior to class and should be assessing yourself as well as all group members.

HOMEWORK:
Group presentations start on Friday. Attendance to all presentations is mandatory.

IC212 (10:00)
Interesting Nag Factor article.

TODAY:
We took Quiz #7 based on The Corporation Chapter 4. After the quiz we began a discussion of The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6. Our discussion focused on corporate marketing/advertising to children, and the concept known as "The Nag Factor."

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #8 based on The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6
-Finish our discussion of The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6

STUDY GUIDE:
PowerPoint Notes
-Define The Nag Factor
-Corporations prey on children's well-being in a marketing concept known as "opportunity in devastation." What are the 4 most common areas that comprise "opportunity in devastation?"
-Define: Bare Necessities Parents, Kids Pals' Parents, Indulgers, Conflicted Parents

Chapter 5
-What is Edison Schools?
-What is the "toaster with pictures?"
-What is Channel One?
-What is "undercover marketing?"

Chapter 6
-Bakan says that improving the legitimacy, effectiveness, and accountability of government regulation is currently the best, or at least most realistic strategy for controlling the corporation. To do so, he offers 4 general prescriptions. What are they?

IC212 (2:00)
Interesting Nag Factor article.

TODAY:
We took Quiz #7 based on The Corporation Chapter 4. After the quiz we began a discussion of The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6. Our discussion focused on corporate marketing/advertising to children, and the concept known as "The Nag Factor."

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #8 based on The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6
-Finish our discussion of The Corporation Chapters 5 & 6

STUDY GUIDE:
PowerPoint Notes
-Define The Nag Factor
-Corporations prey on children's well-being in a marketing concept known as "opportunity in devastation." What are the 4 most common areas that comprise "opportunity in devastation?"
-Define: Bare Necessities Parents, Kids Pals' Parents, Indulgers, Conflicted Parents

Chapter 5
-What is Edison Schools?
-What is the "toaster with pictures?"
-What is Channel One?
-What is "undercover marketing?"

Chapter 6
-Bakan says that improving the legitimacy, effectiveness, and accountability of government regulation is currently the best, or at least most realistic strategy for controlling the corporation. To do so, he offers 4 general prescriptions. What are they?

SR368
TODAY:
-We took Quiz #8 based on Chapter 9. We then discussed the 360 evaluation as a grading component for the group presentations that will start next Monday.

HOMEWORK:
-Press Release Assignment: As a facility manager, how would you handle a rain out? You are to write (type) two 1 page press releases. One should should explain why you decided to postpone the game, and one should explain why you decided to play the game. Give justification for each decision. What are the things you would need to consider when making your decision?
-I will collect these press releases, and effective ones could earn you an extra point added to your lowest quiz grade. Therefore, put some time & effort into them.
-Here is a link to the Yankees press release.