Monday - December 16, 2019

There is no bellwork this week. Let's take a break. It's exam week. Take a deep breath. In the words of Bob Marley....Every little thing is gonna be alright. 

Friday - December 13, 2019

RIDDLE FRIDAY!

Kind of an inside joke...

Wednesday - December 11, 2019 / Thursday - December 12, 2019

Read the article linked below. Then give your thoughts on the topic.

Facebook and Apple Spar With Lawmakers Over Encryption

Tuesday - December 10, 2019

All Classes

Here's another of the 13 virtues by which Ben tried to live his life. Copy and paste it into your bellwork document. Then, say how you think this virtue might serve you well.

Order: Let all your things have their places. Let each part of your business have its time.

Monday - December 9, 2019

ALL CLASSES

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

Amazon CEO Wants Closer Tech/Military Ties

1. How does Amazon's approach to cooperation with the US government differ from Google's approach?

2. Which approach do you agree with and why?

3. How might a company's approach to government cooperation impact its marketing efforts?

Friday - December 6, 2019

RIDDLE FRIDAY!

Three birds are sitting on a wire. One decides to fly away. How many birds remain on the wire?

Wednesday - December 4, 2019 / Thursday - December 5, 2019

ALL CLASSES

Here's a little review because I want to know if you were paying attention yesterday. And I want to emphasize the lesson.

Read THIS.

Why do stores push store credit cards? Give the reasons we discussed in class last time.

What would be the pros and cons of owning a store credit card?

What would you say to someone considering a store credit card?

Tuesday - December 3, 2019

ALL CLASSES

How are marketers trying to get you and your family to spend more money this holiday season? Name at least three ways.

What works on you? Which sales or advertising methods?

Finally, how can consumers resist the temptation to overspend during the holidays?

Let's discuss.

Monday - December 2, 2019

ALL CLASSES

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier

1. How do they know that gratitude can make you happier?

2. Explain how you think this might work?

3. What is one way you could express gratitude more often?