Week 2 - FINANCE

I was educated, frustrated, then satisfied with the course.  After several adjustments to my computer the lesson was easier to view. 

I found that the exercise helped me understand how inter-related all cost are to the bottom line.  It also showed me, through the spreadsheet, how you can make adjustment in your expenses that adjust your profit.  It was obvious, to me, that price shopping on equipment, cost of goods, and marketing strategies can directly relate to the (1) cost of the final product, and (2) the need to do business at home, rather out-sourcing.  The more we invest in our economy the stronger we are as a world leader.

I also learned that the ability to document a good business model, makes finding investors easier.  It not only gives them something the data they need to make a decision, it shows them your ability to control your cost.

Week 5: Communication Discussion

Week 5: Communication (10/4-10/10)

__ Complete at least one mini-course from the HP LIFE E-Learn Communication section (Your target audience, Effective presentations, Business email, Presenting data, and/or Effective business websites)  

__ Write your weekly reflection on your topic from the Communication section focusing on application to your “pitch”

__ Participate in weekly discussion – Video Conference – Blackboard Collaborate

Discussion Prompt:

After reading through the Communication module, discuss what you have learned from this training. Share your thoughts on how you can prepare your students to create effective presentations, write professional emails, and communicate effectively in their educational and professional experiences. How can you integrate the of this module into a lesson? Explore your classmates’ ideas and join an online conversation. In your responses to your classmates (at least 2), compare and contrast your views. Then, discuss your thoughts. Do you and your classmates share similar ideas and concerns?