We have talked about Mission, Vision, Competitive Advantage, Sustanable Competitive advantage and SWOT analasis.  Recently we began to work on cases that draw upon an understanding of the concepts and analytical frameworks  of Strategic Management.   One of the critical aspects of Strategic Managment is using the Porter Five Forces model to determine the degree of […]

We are going to use a graphic organizer to help analyze a text about teenagers and cell phones. 1.  Copy the Argument Graphic Organizer attached below. 2.  Select one of the two texts,"The Distracted Teenage Brain," or "Watch Out Cell Phones Can Be Addictive,"  and determine the components of an argument essay. 3.  Use the […]

 We all had the unfortunate experience of seeing how computers can, at times, make life's journey about more difficult. This is especially true in knowledge-centric workplaces. Describe an example of a very poorly implemented database that you've encountered (or read about) that illustrates the potential for really messing things up. Include, in your description, an […]

Watch the 5- E model video for Inquiry then develop a 5 E-model . Select one of the topics below to develop your lesson. https://www.bioedonline.org/videos/supplemental-videos/5e-model-for-teaching-inquiry-science/ Lesson_Plan_5EXtemplate.doc  Topics: Space Travel Life in the Desert Rocks and Minerals Green plants The Zoo Volcanoes The Solar system Mammals Human Reproduction Dinosaurs Violent Weather

 W4F1 – Monopolies, Intellectual Property, and Competition  Question: We had an opportunity to discuss Intellectual Property (IP) in the previous chapter when introduced to the Mixed Economy. One important element of that discussion was on the theme of property rights and new technologies. Closely aligned with that discussion is monopoly competition. Identify a company and/or industry […]