Personal Finance- Wells Fargo vs. Bank of America Online Banking

Take a tour online banking demos for Wells Fargo & Bank of America.

After completing each demo now you must decide: "Which bank seems to fit my needs?" Please answer this question and explain why. This assignment is worth 5 pts.

Foundations-Case Study: Plan It Out

Seamus was assigned to create a Web site plan for a charity organization. He must ensure that the site includes the following features:

-A message stating the purpose of the charity
-An online form that will receive personal information from potential volunteers & place it into a database.

Seamus' first step was to discuss the plan with stakeholders. He did not have a stakeholder group, so he obtained representatives from the following departments:

-Marketing
-IT
-Web development

Eventually, all parties were able to agree on a site plan. After creating the site plan, Seamus' project manager asked him to help present this plan to upper management. Seamus decided to use the following:

-Web page examples provided via an overhead projector
- A handout listing the names of stakeholders, as well as projected costs and time lines

Upper management was very pleased, although they did have a few specific feedback points that they asked Seamus to consider. The project was approved, and Seamus was able to work closely with the project manager to create this site.


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In your groups, consider this scenario and answer the following questions:

-What other features might benefit this site?
-What other stakeholders could have been consulted?
-What additional presentation aids could have helped Seamus make a positive impression?


Answer these question in the comment section. Make sure the names of every group member appear in the comments in order to receive credit!

Investigating intellectual property concepts and laws

As a bell ringer assignment for Web I- Foundations, you are to explore and learn more about intellectual property concepts and laws. After researching and reviewing, please answer the following questions by commenting on this blog (leave your name at end of the comment):

1. Which parties are responsible for protecting copyright?

2. What is plagiarism?

Website Evals

Website #1 Stossel In The Classroom
Address: http://stosselintheclassroom.org/index.php

Purpose- This site offers great teacher resources for student learning dependent on the subject area you teach. I got this site information when attending a personal finance conference, and I now use this site to supplement my personal finance class that I teach. When you sign up on the website, you will be sent a free DVD with tons of teacher resources that include video, power point, lesson plans, handouts,and so much more.

Evaluation- This a very resourceful site for teachers and even administrators. I am a fan of "not re-inventing the wheel", and when I can use other new lesson plans and information to assist with developing my own I go for it.

Website #2- Learn the Net
Address: http://www.learnthenet.com/index.php

Purpose- This site is an online guide and tutorials to things you want and need to know about accessing and using the Internet. The site is very user friendly and provides additional links for more information on a topic. This site also offers quizzes that can be used as a form or assessment of student knowledge of concepts covered.

Evaluations- Great site, easy to navigate through, resourceful, and serves the needs of every type of learner. I have found it very useful in teaching my Web Page-foundations course.

Website #3- H.I.P. pocket Change- United States Mint
Address: http://www.usmint.gov/kids/

Purpose- dedicated to providing information about the past, present, and future of money in a student-friendly approach. Teachers from economics, personal finance, accounting, family consumer science, and others may use that site as another resources to tackles standards focused on the concept of money.

Evaluation- I have just began using this site, and so far I have had no complaints. The students seems to love the site and found it to be very useful in learning about what money is. I recommend this site to anyone looking for ready-made lessons and colorful resource to go along with the teachings.

Website #4- Slide Rocket Presentations
Address- www.sliderocket.com

Purpose-This web application similar to PowerPoint but more vibrant and elaborate. This site provides the user with the tools to create and online presentations that can be accessed and displayed anywhere there is an Internet connection. it also allows for collaboration of up to 50 people at one time.

Evaluation- I see this as the new way to give presentations in the classroom, as an assignments/projects for students, and use by administrators during faculty meetings and/or professional development. There is a 30-day trial period and after that a membership fee must be paid in order to maintain the account.

Jing

I think Jing is pretty cool! It's a way to me to get my kids involved in my classroom. I could really create great demonstrations for my web design class. I can even incorporate the use of Jing in my kids assignments similar to the way I am currently using it in my 5612 Class. I don't really see the benefits of using it if I were an administrator.

Check out my video below