Wednesday, November 30, 2011

WEDNESDAY 11/30

IC101
TODAY:
-We began a discussion of Unit 4.


HOMEWORK:
-Follow these steps to take the following Implicit Association Test:
1) Click here.
2) Click "demonstration."
3) Click "Go to the Demonstration Tests."
4) Click "I wish to proceed."
5) Click "Race IAT."
6) Click "Click Here to Begin."
7) Take the test & bring your results with you to class on Friday.


IC212
TODAY:
-TWIF Chapter 1 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 5.


HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.


SR201
TODAY:
-We finished watching Murderball.


HOMEWORK:
-The Murderball & Chapter 14 discussion questions are due Friday.

Monday, November 28, 2011

MONDAY 11/28

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished watching Glory Road.


HOMEWORK:
-Have your notebook with you on Wednesday.  We will begin a discussion of Unit 4.


IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-You took Quiz #11.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 5.  We will finish this at the beginning of class on Wednesday.


HOMEWORK:
-Read The World is Flat Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1)  For the 3 great eras of globalization, answer the following questions:
A) What is the era's time frame?
B) Who/What was the key agent of change?
2) What is "outsourcing?"
3) What are "nighthawks?"
4) How does McDonald's use call centers?


SR201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-I handed out a review sheet for the exam that will take place next Friday.
-I handed out discussion questions for Murderball.
-We began watching Murderball.


HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 14 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1)   Explain some limitations that special population groups encounter in experiencing full participation in the normal structure of society.

2)   Define forced leisure.
3)   Explain the value of recreation for special populations.
4)   Define therapeutic recreation.
      5) What are the 4 methods outlined in the chapter that can assist in changing      
          attitudes toward special populations.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

MONDAY 11/21

IC101
TODAY:
-We continued watching Glory Road.

HOMEWORK:
-None.  Enjoy Thanksgiving!


IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of The Corporation Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK:
-None.  Enjoy Thanksgiving!


SR201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-I handed out the Into The Wild essays assignment & discussed.

HOMEWORK:
-None.  Enjoy Thanksgiving. 

Friday, November 18, 2011

FRIDAY 11/18

IC101
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #3.
-We began watching the movie, Glory Road.

HOMEWORK:
-None!

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 5 discussion questions due.
-We finished discussing Chapter 4.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapter 18 & Epilogue.
-Chapter 13 discussion questions due.
-You took Quiz #11.
-We discussed Chapter 13.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

WEDNESDAY 11/16

IC101
TODAY:
-Course registration!  I hope everything worked out.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #3 on Unit 3 will be in class on Friday.

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We began discussing The Corporation Chapter 4.  Our discussion focused on the powers of the consumers.

HOMEWORK:
-Audrey Witkowski will bring in a current event.
-Read The Corporation Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the largest education management organization in the US?

2) What is one advantage to privatizing K-12 education?
3) What is one disadvantage to privatizing K-12 education?
4) What is the only industry that has a larger segment of the American marketplace than education?
5) Explain the "Nag Factor."
6) Explain the 4 types of parents.
7) What is meant by "opportunity in devastation?"
8) How do corporations use "undercover marketing?"

SR201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We finished discussing Chapter 12.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapter 18 & Epilogue.
-Read Chapter 13 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the different stages of leisure in childhood.

2) What are the 2 main reasons for leisure gender inequality?