“Group Dynamics”

“Group Dynamics”

Why is it better to work on your own? List 5


Why is it better to work in a group? List 5


Do you think your personality would be better in a group atmosphere or working on your own? Why

GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION

GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION

Each student shall write a reflective summary using the below questions:
Essentials Students shall write 150 wds. and
Application/Management students shall write 200 wds.

1. What is the name and title of guest speaker?
2. What is the name of the company (University, College, Military Branch, etc.) they represent?
3. Did the guest speaker interest you? Why or Why not?
4. What one item did you find most important about their presentation?
5. How will the guest speaker’s information impact your future plans after high school?
6. Compare/Contrast what we have done in our classroom to what the guest speaker does in the real world?
7. Give a brief summary about their overall presentation.

Dimensions Magazine Plans for 11-25-08

Using the magazine “Dimensions” found in the classroom, have the students complete the following activities:

Read the following articles:
Page 6-7 Getting Your Game Face on
Page 8-9 Make it Your Business
Page 10 What is a Social Entrepreneur
Page 13 Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week

For EACH article complete the following:
1. Summarize the article (50 to 100 words)
2. Write three Questions and then answer them (one word answers will not be accepted)
3. Find two words in the article you may be unsure of their meanings; write those words down and look up a proper definition in the dictionary.

DECA Scholarships

Don't Delay -- Earn Your Share of FREE Money for College. Visit www.DECA.org/students.html immediately!!!

BUCKS HARVEST FOOD DRIVE 2008

Thank you to all the students who have met their first goal!!! and to those who are helping to manage this event. Our overall goal is to collect 2,400 items and after today, I am hopeful we will reach it.

In addition, we have confirmed 23 families which we will be making baskets from the food collected. These families will either pick-up their baskets on Monday or they will be delivered by myself.

Please speak with your instructor to determine if there is any additional way you can help to ensure we meet our goal. Remember this is your first opportunity to show your leadership skills this 9 weeks, as well as earn community service hours.

The next two days is testing - so it will be up to you to seek me out!!!!

FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE

The Florida minimum wage is $7.21 per hour, with a minimum wage of at least $4.19 per hour for tipped employees, in addition to tips. Florida’s new minimum wage is in effect as of January 1, 2009 until July 23, 2009. On July 24, 2009 the new Federal minimum wage of $7.25 will replace Florida’s minimum wage.


The rate of the minimum wage is recalculated yearly on September 30, based on the Consumer Price Index. Every year on January 1, the new Florida minimum wage takes effect.

My Cell Poster Should Include .....

Please include in your poster your group number, block and a create "BUZZ' which deals with donating cell phones. You should also cut out pictures of cell phones from the magazines in the box (Do not use the magazines on the rack).

Great Scholarship for Girls

The Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program is Guardian's annual initiative designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in their schools and communities.

Eligibility:
Personal statement of no more than 250 words
750-word recommendation letter from an adult endorsing (nominating) student as an accomplished young female entrepreneur

Award:
$10,000, first place
$5,000, second place
$3,000 third place
$1,000 finalist (twelve awards)

Deadline: February 27, 2009 (postmarked)

Student should review website for official rules, essay and recommendation guidelines, and submission instructions: www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com Application is available online.

Mr. Pizzo's Gives the BEST advice!

Congradulations to Justin Williams - Block 1 Group #5 Leader who listened to Mr. Pizzo in class when he said "Visit your local police department" in order to collect old cell phones. Most students giggled in class - but the "Proof is in the Pudding." Justin Williams went to the Deerfield Beach Police Department, using the intro letter and collected 75 old cell phones.

I guess if you listen and then implement .... you will SUCCEED!!

PIZZO

BLOCK 1 ONLY

Go to: www.ShapeStudents.org

Move half-way down the page, towards the center and PRESS “Enter” at the Member Log In

User name: deerfieldbeach
Password: password

On the left side of the screen are menu links, PRESS the one that says: Member Profile/Questionnaire

Then PRESS “Click here to register a new member”

Complete the questionnaire – remember to put in your shirt size for your FREE club shirt

QUICK START GRADING FORMAT

On 10-20-08 you will be tabulating your quick starts - please use the below chart to add up your points. When completed, create a tally sheet and have another class-mate verify its correct and then sign it:

Zero = 0
Check minus = 1
Check = 2
Check plus = 3
Check plus plus = 4
Save = 5; only for non grade classwork
OK = 5 only for non grade classwork

Average points should = 120 est.

Johnson and Wales Applications

I have blank college applications in class - please stop by ASAP. Also, return the applications to me so I can give them to my admissions rep at JAW.

Block 2 - Highest Sales

Great news we have a tie in block 2 - both Jaleesa Turner and Devon Butler each have $53 in total sales - Great Job - I am very proud of your success!!

Button-Up Mania - New High Sales

Congrat's to Block 2, Group 2 and 4 who each deposited $50 in CASH from the success of their "BIG IDEA" sales. Proving once again the concept of the big idea works, you just need to put in the effort.

Special congrat's to Group 4 who is in first place among all the groups in Block 1 and 2. Keep up the outstanding work! I am very proud of your efforts.

Mr. F. Pizzo

www.DECAbucks.org

New Product Design Winners

This week students participated in the third activity to build a creative original product and make a class presentation. Students are definitely proving they can use critical thinking skills in order to complete a difficult task.

The following groups are the winners this week:
Block 1, Group 2 "Safe and Sound" Security Device
Block 2,Group 5 "Nanny Caddy" Automated Cleaning Device

Great work groups.

PIZZO

Money Monopoly Tycoon

Congrat's to Devin McCarthy for becoming the all-time Money Monopoly Tycoon in managing almost $10,000 of cash for the second round of Money Monopoly. Devin earned so much income he had to hire a financial adviser (Justin Williams) to help manage his investments. Way to go Devin - you are definitely putting your marketing knowledge to good use.

Too Bad for Faith..... hopefully the dice will roll in your direction next time.

EYE WAS FRAMED - Update

Congrat's to Block 1, Group 4 who have collected 50 eye glass frames - way to go!

PROJECT UPDATE - 9-12-08

1) Did you sell your buttons this week? If not your at the half way point :-(

2) What's new with your big idea? Monday your having a quiz on your big idea - spread the word to your group members

3) Have you share your extra credit opt's with your group members:
www.marketingacademy.blogspot.com

4) How are you coming with your eye glass frame collections? Have you emailed the DECA president with an update:
"‎Pres-ALEX Williams‎"‎

5) Have you spoken with your parents about your project - I sure they would help if you asked. (in block two; Ashley's mother is purchasing $50 custom buttons for her job and Emilie sold 50 buttons to person running for public office in Milton Manors) It can be done - you just need to put in the effort.

www.DECAbucks.com

EYE WAS FRAMED!!!!

This month, the officers and members of the DECA Club have created a service learning project to collect old Eyeglass Frames. These frames will be sent to non-profit organizations such as; the “Miami Lighthouse for The Blind and Visually Impaired,” where their goal is to provide vision rehabilitation and eye health services to the low-income communities of South Florida.

Alex Williams, the President of DECA said “We are excited to develop this project as we have seen a need in our community to ensure those who glasses have them.”

Frames will be being collected over the next month during and after school hours. Many of us still have our old eye glasses sitting around the house collecting dust. Now is the time to make a difference and put those old frames to good use.

Donations can be brought to Mr. Pizzo in room 173 or given to any DECA representative during the day.

www.decabucks.org

Reminders for Group Leaders and Co-Leaders

1) Do you have emails on each member - are you sending them emails?
2) The BIG IDEA is a great way to increase your sales ... quickly. Help your group members to make this a success.
3) Have you started on your posters - You will have time in class the first of the week -- they need to get done.
4) Resumes are about completed - has your sect obtained one from each member -- what about your groups recommendations letters
5) I am offering project extra credit for any group who comes up with a creative button idea for our schools "Anti-Bullying Campaign

HOW DO I EARN AN “A” GRADE?

The following list is necessary to complete in order to earn a semester “A” grade in any of the Academy of Marketing Management courses. Please review the criteria and sign the bottom – retain you’re a copy for yourself.

1) Complete all assigned class work as provided on the daily agenda by the due date

2) Ensure your class work is neat, organized and professionally submitted

(Typing your class work in class is a sure way to accomplish this

3) Title your class work with: Your name, date, course name and block in the top right corner on your paper, then write the name of the class work on the top left

4) If you are absent from school – Please speak with me to make-up your class work

Note: this does not include long-term projects, guest speaker events or group assignments

5) Always write in blue or black ink – pencil, red, green, purple, etc. will not be accepted

6) Turn in your completed class work to the gray collection box on the side desk - then separate your class work and quick starts into the correct file folders

7) You will receive your graded class work back every few days. You MUST file your graded class work into your assigned student folder in the classroom file cabinet - keep your graded class work folder neat and by date – make a separate stack of just your Quick Starts – This will also be graded at the end of each 9-weeks

8) Complete your 50 word reply to the Quick Start every day. It is worth a test score at the end of each 9 week grading period

9) Participation is 25% of your overall grade; ensure you are involved in classroom and DECA service learning activities

10) Group activities are very large portion of your overall grade – work closely with your group leader to ensure you are meeting the assigned requirements of your group

Block 1 -- Graphs and Charts

BLOCK 1 -- Applications

"Graphs and Charts"

Academy of Marketing Management

Graphs and charts are great because they communicate information visually. For this reason, graphs are often used in newspapers, magazines and businesses around the world. Businesses constantly use graphs and charts in publications and on the web. Sometimes, complicated information is difficult to understand and needs an illustration. Other times, a graph or chart helps impress people by getting your point across quickly and visually.

There are all kinds of charts and graphs, some are easy to understand while others can be pretty tricky. There are many different types because each one has a fairly specific use. Bar graphs can be used to show how something changes over time or to compare items. They have an x-axis (horizontal) and a y-axis (vertical). Typically, the x-axis has numbers for the time period or what is being measured, and the y-axis has numbers for the amount of stuff being measured. Bar graphs are good when you're plotting data that spans many years (or days, weeks...), has really big changes from year to year (or day to day...), or when you are comparing things.

Project Manager Group Activity - Block 1

The Academy of Marketing Management

Group Activity: Project Manager


Project Manager: The person with authority to manage a project. This includes leading the planning and the development of all project deliverables (Items to be graded). It is the discipline of organizing and managing resources (people) in such a way that the project is completed within defined scope. It is a professional in the field of project management - having the responsibility of the planning and execution of any project.

Almost any human activity that involves carrying out a non-repetitive task can be a project. So we are all project managers! We all practice Project Management, but there is a big difference between carrying out a very simple project involving one or two people and one involving a complex mix of people, organizations and tasks.

This has been true for millennia, but large-scale projects like the Pyramids often used rather simple control and resource techniques including brute force to 'motivate' the workforce! The art of planning for the future has always been a human trait. In essence a project can be captured on paper with a few simple elements: a start date, an end date, the tasks that have to be carried out and when they should be finished, and some idea of the resources (people, machines etc.) that will be needed during the course of this activity.

During this activity you will be utilizing the skills necessary to solve problems and think critically:
1) Problem Solving Skills: Is the ability to evaluate the entire situation from all angels, weigh your options and decisively implement a solution.
2) Critical Thinking Skills: Is the ability to “Think out of the box,” consequently it is beyond the concept of problem solving. To look beyond what the masses (everyone else) believe is true and correct, thus formulating innovative solutions.

GROUP BREAKDOWN:

One group member will be the "Leader" this person will be responsible for the overall guidance of the group members.

One group member will be the "Observer" this person can not interact with the group, they a re merely there to observe and take written notes on your progress. Write the name of each group member and their assigned title.

One group member will be the "Trader" this person will solely be responsible to trade inventory items with other groups in order to build your product and one group member will be the "Advisor" who can assist the Trader with making trades.

One group member will be the "Presenter" this person will verbally present the product to all the groups at the end.

All other persons will be “Members” of the group.


Use the back of this paper to describe each persons role in your group as identified in the above Group Breakdown and the task you have been assigned to
create by your instructor:

M y B i o g r a p h y

Academy of Marketing Management

Applications and Management Activity

Applications: 200 wds. typed & Management 250 wds. typed

M y B i o g r a p h y

Activity:

Each student will write their own biography, written in the third person. Information contained in your biography should not only include what you have accomplished (Education, work, family, friends), but also personal items about yourself.

Sample questions to answer:

1) What challenges have you been confronted with in the past years, how have these affected who you are today?
2) What is important to know about you, which affects the way you conduct your life? The positive and negative experiences?
3) How has your significant other impacted your life in a positive or negative manner? What are you doing to change this?
4) How has your family life (Parents, Siblings, etc.) affected who you are today?
5) What do your parents do for living? Has this help you to see the world in a different way?
6) Who is your best friend(s), how have they affected who you are or who you are trying to be?
7) What are your future educational plans after graduation?
8) What is your future career plans? What are you doing today to make this a success?

And any other things you can think about.


Instructor Comments:This is an especially good activity for the seniors -- as it will assist you in writing your college essays.