8 January

Period 5-You, Inc.
Presentations.

Period 7/8-Management
Worked on projects
Here is a link to topics on the management state test.

Remember your professional development points

5 January

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Reviewed details of remaining assignments. test, activities, etc.
Worked on final State PC project

Period 4-BPC
Reviewed final project
Worked on final State PC project.

4 January

Period 5-You, Inc.
Presentations today!

Period 7/8-Management
Watched a video o Sam Walton and made note of management decisions (due by class time on Monday).

Worked on final State PC projects.

3 January 2018

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Reviewed your final project and assigned dates to present.  Please remember to use the link posted before the break to prepare for the state test.

Period 4-BPC
Worked on the final project and assigned presentation times. Remember, the written portion needs to be in my DropBox by 7:30 AM on January 9th!

2 January 201EIGHT

Period 5-You, Inc.
Worked on final presentations.  Assigned presentation dates.

Period 7/8-Management
Worked on State PC Activities.  Here is an updated list of the activities and directions for submitting them.

Merry Christmas and Enjoy Your Break!

20 December

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Semester State Performance Activities:  Click here for your final project.
Here is a review PowerPoint for the State Test.

Period 4-BPC
Here are the Chapter 8 questions.

19 December

Period 5-You, Inc.
Your sections for the Business Model Canvas were all due yesterday, so I hope that was taken care of.  Here are the details for the remainder of the semester:

1. Complete the one-page Business Model Canvas paper.
2. Complete the PowerPoint on Business Model Canvas in preparation for your presentation.
3. On the first day after the break, we will assign presentation dates.  You will have 10 minutes to present your Business Model Canvas.
4. State Test (click here for a list of topics to review for the state test.)   It looks harder than it is  Lots of common sense questions on the test. You may check out an Entrepreneurship book if you are looking to score well on that test.  Here are two review sources that you would go through as well. Part A and Part B

Period 7/8-Management
PLayed with ThingLink.com and then assigned to use it for PC3 Assignment.  Send the final link to me in an email with subject line: Your Name PC3

18 December

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Discussed marketing research.
Created a survey on FreeOnlineSurveys.com for a customer profile of the business of your choice.

Period 4-BPC
AMA session.  Some good questions . .  .
Here is the Chapter 7 assignment

15 December

Period 5-You, Inc.
Worked on Business Model Canvas.  All sections must be turned in by 7:30 AM on Monday.  No exceptions.

Period 7/8-Management
Pre-test on IT.  Not so good . . .
Article on  10 Truths About Management No One Tells You. Read and discussed.

14 December

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Here is your pre-test.
Continued to cover Section IX. Helping Customers Buy.

Assignment #1 for Sales (only those with a 90% get to skip this!)

Here is a list of those who scored 90% or higher 1st period:
Cooper, Nash, Mikela P., Jacob B., Corey, Jazmine, Kayley, Levi.

Those with 80% talk to me next class period and you will skip the 2nd assignment.

Period 4-BPC
Here is the information on your personal pitch deck.  Impress me with the look and the content.  Drop it to me before the end of the semester.

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In class we looked and discussed the Pitch Deck, then you were given time to work on your marketing plan.

13 December

Period 5-You, Inc.
Time to get a shot at $100.  Complete this assignment.

All 9 sections must be completed and turned in by 7:30 Monday morning.  I will NOT accept any items after this time.

Here is the link to the PowerPoint template you will use for your presentation after the break.

Here is the template for the written version of your Business Model Canvas.


Period 7/8-Management
10 Hard Truths About Management No One Tells You

12 December

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Took "Place" test
Read section IX on Helping Customers Buy.  Pre-test next class.

Period 4-Beyond Purple Cow
Assigned Chapter 6 questions, continue to work on your marketing plan.

An interesting perspective: 

The World Might Be Better Off Without College for Everyone

Check this out:

A quick update on something special we're cooking up by popular request...

I'm excited to announce the launch of a new pilot program called the Praxis Startup Internship!

We want to help as many top-notch young people as possible accelerate their careers.  Some aren't quite ready for the commitment of the full yearlong program, so we're offering a limited number of spots in this new 6-month version. 

The 6-month program will give you a solid introduction to your professional career and access to Praxis coaching and curriculum materials while still allowing you plenty of time and freedom to focus on your side hustle, sports, or your school commitments. 

It launches in March, 2018 and opens with a 3-month remote bootcamp followed by a 3-month PAID part-time summer internship at a startup in Atlanta, Austin, or San Francisco, ending in August, 2018.

You'll leave the program with a great start for your professional portfolio and the skills to accelerate pass your peers into the next stage of your career. 

The application is open now, and closes February 15.  Spots are limited, so apply now!

Let me know if you have questions about the full program or this new pilot internship program.

Best,
Derek 

11 November

Period 5-You, Inc.
Here is the template for your PowerPoint presentation.  USE IT!

Period 7/8-Management
Covered Human Resources. Be prepared for a test next time.

8 December

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Took a pre-test on Channels and then covered the unit.  An assignment (required for those who did not meet the standard on the pre-test, optional (extra credit) for those who did.  Homework free weekend.

Period 4-BPC
Worked on writing your marketing plan.

7 December

Period 5-You, Inc.
Reminder: I will record sections 3, 4, 5 today.  In addition, the quiz on both Customer Segments and Channels must be complete by the end of class today.

Period 7/8-Management
STarted in on Human Resource Management.  Finish reading the chapter and watching the videos, etc. by next class.

6 December

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Took a test on Pricing Unit after review.
Next up---read the unit on Place.  There will be a "pre-test" next class period.  Score 80% or better and you will get 100% on the assignment--but you will not have to do it.

Period 4-BPC
Sample Markeing Plan
Marketing Plan Template

Your assignment is to start developing your 6 month marketing plan for David's Pizza base on the template you have been provided.

5 December

Period 5-You, Inc.
I will record sections 3, 4, 5 and the quiz on Channels this week.  They are due by the end of class on Thursday.

Period 7/8-Management
Here is a link to your Performance Requirements (same as the sheet I handed out but includes the links).

4 December

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
We went through most of the section on pricing.  Will finish next time.

Period 4-BPC
Reviewed your writing assignment
Here is the assignment for Section 4 on the marketing plan.

EXTRA CREDIT: Here is a seminar you can watch.

Take note and send me YOUR THOUGHTS on the topic.

Go here to register ASAP.  It is TOMORROW NIGHT (Tuesday)

December 1

Period 5-You, Inc.
You have the period to work on your project.  You should be at #5 or #6 by now.

Period 7/8-Management
Read this case study: Coffee - The Supply Chain
Use the program we looked at in class on Wednesday and make a presentation about this case study.  In other words, your presentation should be able to be used in place of the case study.

Get extra credit by answering these questions before the next time we have class.

30 November-3rd Period

You are to complete this test.

Next, read Section 7 and complete these questions.  This assignment must be turned in before the start of our next class.

Have a great weekend.

30 November 1st Period

Next, read Section 7 and complete these questions.  This assignment must be turned in before the start of our next class.

Have a great weekend.

29 November

Period 5-You, Inc.
Worked on the project.  Remember, a minimum of first two sections and first quiz must be done for the midterm.

Period 7/8-Management
Check out this tool.

After you have "mastered" this app/software, read this case study and do this assignment.

28 November

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Covered/reviewed Promotion unit.  Test next time.

Period 4-BPC
Here is an article on writing.

Read this article.  Using what you have read above, write an "article" or "blog post" identifying which approach to blended learning you recommend for high school students and why.

27 November

Period 5-You, Inc,
Continued work on Business Model Canvas.

Period 7/8-Management
Covered an introduction to Logistics.  RED the Chapter before next class! RVA score will be recorded.

21 November

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Today we discussed the strengths and weaknesses of various media options.
Here is your assignment on Loyalty Programs.

Period 4-BPC

Discussed SWOT analysis

How to Conduct a SWOT Analysis (With 6+ Examples)

Marketing Plan assignments: Chapter 2 Questions, Chapter 3Questions

Complete the above based on your client of David's Pizza. Drop them to me when you are done.

20 November 2017

Period 5-You, Inc.
Continued with Business Canvas Model and encouraged you to use the book as a resource.

Period 6/7-Management
Prepared for and took the test for Chapter 7. 

17 November

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
First, you will watch a video called "The End of Print."  After watching that video you will do this assignment.  It includes two questions on the video and a section on the elements of promotion.

Jazz Tickets!

Get your ticket(s) to the Jazz Night Experience by clicking on this link: https://groupmatics.events/Deca

15 November

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Presentations

Period 4-BPC
Presentation and an assignment on SWOT.  (click here for the assignment) I have changed my mind.  We are all going to use the same business.  David's Pizza.

Mattress Sale = Cash and Professional Dev. Points!

Click here to register for your shift.  

14 November

Period 5-You, Inc.
Continued with Business Model Canvas and the new approach of "pacing" that you may or may not like :)  Everything will be posted on the WEBSITE under the YOU, INC tab.

Period 7/8-Management
Reviewed and covered new content on Operations.  Complete the chapter by next time and bring any questions.

13 November

Period 1-Purple Cow
Presentations

Period 3-Purple Cow
You lucked out. I had to go with some students to WSU.  You will present on Wednesday.  Today you can finish, upgrade and practice.  More time means higher expectations!
KEYS:
NO MORE THAN 8 WORDS ON A SLIDE
I need the Presentation sent to me BEFORE class (Drop it to me preferred)
If the handout does not help the audience better understand the presentation it is worthless.
Have an opening and closing. Do not begin with: Our presentation is about . . . )

Period 4-BPC
Begin with USU presentation
Next, your presentations (I will be back part way through the period)

10 November

Period 5-You, Inc.
Key Value Proposition.  Read this!
Here is your assignment.

Period 7/8-Management
Here is a case study to read and complete

9 November

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Worked on team presentations for MONDAY.  Remember, I need ALL materials BEFORE class time on Monday.

Period 4-BPC
Work day: Blog, Social media, project, presentations, or . . .

8 November

Period 5-You, Inc.
The first step in the Business Canvas Model is here.

Period 7/8-Management

Watchedvideodeo and then discussed it.

Followed by the assignment on the implications of the successful development of the autonomous car.

7 November

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Brief introduction of Promotion unit followed by a group assignment.
Your evaluation sheet for your group assignment is here.

Period 4-BPC
Social Media Competiton
Five presentations from Ch.2 of The Marketing Plan

6 November

Period 5-You, Inc.
Be sure to turn in your packet (via Dropbox) from the website.

Next, a 30-second pitch. Your grid code is dwmg500 and here is a direct link to the grid:

Also, here is a direct link to this new topic:

https://flipgrid.com/4cd8fe

Period 7/8-Management
Test on Chapter 6, introduction to Chapter 7. 
Assignment: READ the Chapter.

3 November

Period 1/3-Purple Cow

Took Chapter 5 Test.  

Introduced Pomoiont, read first 3 sections in Chapter on Promotion.

Period 4-BPC

Assignment for section 2 of TheMarketing Plan. Click here.

2 November

Period 5-You, Inc.
As we begin "round 2" of starting a business, start with idea generation again.  Complete this form.

Period 7/8-Management
Completed and reviewed Chapter 6, test next time.

1 November

Period 1/3: Purple Cow
Continued with Chater 5 on The Product.
Be prepared for the test next class period!
Mattress Sale was introduced.  You could get all of your Pro. Dev. points on one day!

Period 4-BPC
Mattress sale
Introduction to the Marketing Plan
Assignment: Read chapter 2

Halloween

Period 5-You, Inc.

• The New High School Essentials: LinkedIn, a Resumé, and a Digital Portfolio
• How To Use LinkedIn In High School
• Eight Reasons High School Students Should Be On LinkedIn
• LinkedIn Profile Checklist - High School Students 

Click here is the assignment you need to complete before next class period.

Period 6/7- Management
Covered part of Chapter 6.  FInish it by next class period, and reading will be recorded then as well.

27 October

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
PLC Video link due MONDAY
Wrapped up everything for the end of term

Period 4-BPC
Worked on projects

Watch the Jazz + Professional Development Points

Pick up 20 points!

DECA Night with the Utah Jazz will be on Friday, December 1^st.  This is an awesome night that the Jazz does for us.  The cost is $18 per person and includes:  The event STARTS AT 4:00 PM

4-6: Talk with Jazz Executives

5-6: Go down to the floor and watch players warm up before the doors are opened.  

Ticket to game

Free Hot Dog

It is a fantastic experience for students.  DECA Night is open to anyone and they can buy tickets by using the following link:

https://groupmatics.events/Deca

26 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
Today you watched a video on a successful entrepreneur and turned in the worksheet.

Period 7/8 Management
The assignments are based on Chapter 6.  Simply click here for details.

25 October

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Follow these directions:
Create an account at Animoto.com
Create a video about YOU!
Download at home. (or use mobile app)
Upload to YouTube (you will be allowed to delete this after the assignment is over if you wish)
Take the code and embed the video on your Wix About Me page.  Use the add video, select YouTube and paste the code.

Video 2
Create a video about ONE of the four stages of the Product Life Cycle. Explain how you would make decisions pertaining to the 4 P's based on that particular stage in the PLC.
Upload to YouTube
Send me a link via ReadMarketingNOW@gmail.com

24 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
This is for the select group  . . .  Click here.

Got a business idea?

Pitch it at Weber to win ca$h.  We have had two award winners the past two years.  You could be next!  Details here.

23 October

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Here is your assignment.
Can you attend?

Period 4-BPC
Discussed ProductPowerUp.
Worked on social media competition.
Here is an opportunity to pitch your idea.

18 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
Discussed assignment on oportuities
Successful Enterpreneur video

Period 7/8-Management
The Launch . . .  and extra credit for being here and doing the assignment.

17 October

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Check this out.
One final resource.  Chick here.
Listen for details on your assignment after your reading!

Period 4-BPC

Complete your Term Self-Evaluation

Worked on the projects and saw what an international winning project looks like.

16 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
Here is your assignment on finding opportunities.

Period 7-Management
Click here for the Product Development Process Quiz.
Click here for Product Life Cycle quiz.
Click here for Innovation Adoption Cycle quiz.

Period 8-Management
Click here for the Innovation Adoption Life Cycle.
Click here for the Product Life Cycle quiz.
Click here for the Product Development Process quiz.

13 October

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
We discussed branding.  Your assignment is to have some fun with the Product Flop activity.

Period 4-BPC
Collect and look at your "about me" pages and your blog.
Reviewed your "about me" pages . . .  and now you can improve them.
Mentioned the need to check this blog.  IF you are in Beyond Purple Cow, the first 3 people to email me get 5 extra credit points.

12 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
Shark Tank

Period 7/8-Management
Three teams, each with one of the topics below. Presentation requirements are included.

Describe the product lifecycle and its importance to firm competitiveness.

Describe the technology adoption life cycle and its importance to firm competitiveness.

Describe the primary stages in the new product development process.

·      Must use visual aids

·      Each person must have a speaking part.

·      Must create a 10 question “subjective” quiz

·      Must create one assignment

·      Must have one USEFUL video clip (10 minutes or less)

11 October

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Watched Larry Wignet and discussed/will discuss his key points in class.

Period 4-BPC
Watch this video to prepare yourself for the Social Media Competition.
Create a one-page website "about you" as discussed in class.  Send me the URL via email. This is due Friday.

Here is the blogging assignment.  The blog needs to be set up and the URL sent to me via email by next Tuesday.

10 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
Worked on the five eCommerce activities. Due by 3:00 PM today, send it via Dropbox (see the  Send File tab on the website.) Be sure they are named correctly.

Period 7/8-Management
Prepared and took the test on Marketing
Reviewed the research project.
Assignment: Read Chapter 5 for next class.

9 October

Period 1-3: Purple Cow
Covered positioning and did the first positioning assignment.

Period 4-BPC
Offered students the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one discussions.  Most did not take me up on the offer.

6 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
Shark Tank
eCommerce project.
The e-Commerce project (assignments 1-5) must be printed out and turned in by 3:00 PM on Tuesday.
I must be able to make a purchase from your site in order for you to get the final 50 points. The transaction must be completed by 17 October.

Period 7-Management
Complete the final version of the survey and prepare to launch and get responses.
Here is the link: https://goo.gl/BkycV7

Period 8-Management
Watched Tom Peters.  Assignment: What are the three most important points he made and why are they significant?

5 October

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Watched The Launch (if you were absent it is worth watching)
Assignment: read the section on Product Development Process
Complete this assignment: Assignment V-Developing a New Product and print and turn it in next time we meet.

Period 4-BPC
Here is a resource for the social media competition.
Here is the info. for the Customer Experience project.

New project assignments:
Advertising Project-Section V (Due 9th)
Professional Sales-Section 4 (Due 9th)
Start-up-Section 5 (Due 9th)
Business Operations-Section 5 (Due 9th)

4 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
Discussed the value of deep research via the intent as you make decisions for your e-commerce assignments.

Worked on e-commerce assignments.

Period 7-Management
Worked on creating a survey . . .  need to finish it and launch it!

Period 8-Management
Beta tested a site
Worked on final touches on the survey after a class discussion.  Ready to launch?
Survey: https://goo.gl/wLCYju

3 October

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
We discussed the first DECA Invite.
Then we had a short career activity.  We're beta testing a site.  Click here.

Period 4-BPC
Discussed competition
Worked on project
Peer evaluation of progress

2 October

Period 5-You, Inc.
Continued work on the eCommerce unit after discussing any concerns or questions.

Period 6-Management
Reviewed Chapter 4
Did the missing assignment from last Thursday!

Period 7-Management
Reviewed Chapter 4
Created a survey as teams and then as a class.

29 September

Period 1/3-Purple Cow
Reviewed the first three sections of The Product
Assignment V-New Product Development

Period 4-BPC
Advertising Project-Section IV (Due 3rd)
Professional Sales-Section 3 (Due 3rd)
Start-up-Section 4 (Due 3rd)
Business Operations-Section 4 (Due 5th)

28 September

Period 5-You, Inc.
Head next door to the lab and begin work on the eCommerce unit.

Period 7/8-Management
Complete this assignment based on your reading from Chapter 4.

After finishing the above assignment, you may begin one of the Performance Activities. Here is a link to Possible Manager Interview Questions.  

At some point in the future you will interview an individual in a management position (in the area you selected last period).  Before that interivew, you are to research and answer as many of the questions (and additonal ones you may choose to add) as they relate to a general management position in that department.  You will then be able to compare with the answers from the interview.  

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