Category Archives: 3 Economics

May 10, 2014 · 2:34 pm

A Message from our Danish comrade – Almanda Molter

And so at least the Danes know what’s wrong with this country…go here to find out.

How long do we, do you, put up with it?

I think this is still a Democracy? Isn’t it?

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May 6, 2014 · 6:05 am

College Talk Warm UPs – Extra Credit NPR Podcasts

National Public Radio, Marketplace, and The World have done some solid investigative journalism with College Funding and the challenges it poses.

Below I have linked several of these podcasts. They run in length from 4:00 to 7:00. We will be listening to some of them in our 15 minute Economics warm ups. If you would like to dig deeper; I’ve provided extra credit options. Specific assignment and due dates are linked below with each corresponding podcast. Extra credit assignments will count as a 3% bump on Marking Period Grade. For full credit the assignment must be thoroughly completed and turned in at the beginning of class on the date noted. If you aren’t going to dig in deep on this – don’t bother to do it.

Please make sure to LISTEN to the podcasts. While NPR often provides a partial text and transcript of the show – its quality comes through when you listen to it. Finally, my suggestion is that you listen to each podcast two times – once for notes and once without – you’ll do a better job on the assignment and gain more from the experience. Also, for the ones that you find particularly informative – sit down with Mom and Dad, listen together and talk about the topic…it is essential that Mom and Dad are also educated on the challenges of college funding. These podcasts will help to make that happen. Continue reading →

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Tagged as college funding, econ, economics, Extra Credit

April 5, 2014 · 2:18 pm

College Talk Blendspace – College Costs and Preparedness

Check below for thorough Blendspace production on College Funding. Make sure to note that the final segment of the Blendspace provides a link to the blog for Extra Credit College Talk Warm up Assignments. You may also reach that extra credit link here.

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March 19, 2014 · 1:22 pm

PODCASTS (Economics 2.2) – Free Market & Centrally Planned Economies

In an effort to improve understanding of key terms in Economics I’ll post MP3 podcasts of “terms to study” regularly throughout the semester. These terms will serve as a core for unit comprehension and exams. Each is also listed in the classroom on the front whiteboard and will be targeted for class discussion. When I place a numeral that corresponds to a particular class hour next to the term on the front board, I will assume that all students in that particular class hour understands the term. Any student can veto my decision by simply raising their hand and asking for a clarification. We will continue to work through the definition until that student is comfortable with the term. However, once the class hour numeral is on the board, quizzes will be drawn from the corresponding term. All quizzes are two terms 10 point essay answers (twenty point total) and are based on a working understanding of the word; that means you’ll be answering in essay format.

Quizzes will be often and unannounced. So it is important for you to review your notes and the below podcasts regularly throughout the semester. Terms will also serve as a basis for Unit Tests and the Final Exam. Consequently a good way to review would be to listen to the podcasts.

Terms below in blue have been podcasted. Merely go to the term and you will find the podcast in MP3 format.

CHAPTER 2/2 – ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

Free Market System