Power Point presenation for class.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Monday January 30, 2012, the class discussion was about the changing macro economy. Our economy has moved from an agricultural based economy to an industrial based economy and now its become an information based economy. Technological changes are moving remaking the economy global at a fast pace.
Its Management Information Systems that are leading this revolution.
We need to understand these changes and be able to adapt to future changes inorder to maintain our expected standard of living.
Below are four videos shown to assist in the class discussion.
1967 Predictions
Its Management Information Systems that are leading this revolution.
We need to understand these changes and be able to adapt to future changes inorder to maintain our expected standard of living.
Below are four videos shown to assist in the class discussion.
1967 Predictions
ATT&T Ads from 1993
Did You Know?
The Future by Corning
For the week of Monday January 30, 2012, there are two Excel Tutorials to review and a homework assignment (#2) due Sunday Feb. 5, 2012 by midnight. Email your assignment to (os3@aol.com).
Below are the two videos and the homework assignment. You should not wait until the last minute. I can track your doownloads and ofcourse when you email me the assignments. Turning them in early may help you get a boost in your overall course grade, if needed.
Tutorial #3
Tutorial #4
Below are the two videos and the homework assignment. You should not wait until the last minute. I can track your doownloads and ofcourse when you email me the assignments. Turning them in early may help you get a boost in your overall course grade, if needed.
Tutorial #3
Tutorial #4
Homework #2 - Download the .csv file
- Calculate the total revenue per store
- Calculate the gross revenue for all store together
- Based on your calculations, tell me something about the stores
Thursday, January 26, 2012
I hope you enjoyed our discussion on risk. We looked at Deal or No Deal as a way to determine how much risk you are willing to take. Remember risk is the probability of an event (good or bad - usually bad) happening. In business, and life, you must make discussions based on risk.
The risk/return analysis is the basis for most business decisions. Therefore you must analyze both the risk and the return and determine your limit for both.
Remember scared money does not make money.
The risk/return analysis is the basis for most business decisions. Therefore you must analyze both the risk and the return and determine your limit for both.
Remember scared money does not make money.
In the Wednesday Jan 25, 2012 class, I discussed the web site join.me. It allows people to share desktops. We used in class and I showed the Deal or No Deal show.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Below are links to access information about this course. Its also on the course web site. But I-Pad users can not access the course web site. So here are the links.
During Monday January 23, 2012 class, we discussed the importance of delayed gratification. Its a little off the course topic but its important for everyone to understand that delayed gratification is practiced by successful people and those who practice instant gratification are less successful.
Just look at lottery winners, professional sports players and others who receive large amounts of income and then file for bankruptcy. Its not about income, its about controlling expenses and investing for the future.
Below is a story about 10 lottery winners who lost it all.
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-lottery-winners-who-lost-it-all-2010-5
As a Morehouse student, you are practicing delayed gratification by investing in your education. All the data shows that the higher your education level the higher your income potential. There is an even stronger relationship between the two variables in this new information-based economy.
Just look at lottery winners, professional sports players and others who receive large amounts of income and then file for bankruptcy. Its not about income, its about controlling expenses and investing for the future.
Below is a story about 10 lottery winners who lost it all.
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-lottery-winners-who-lost-it-all-2010-5
As a Morehouse student, you are practicing delayed gratification by investing in your education. All the data shows that the higher your education level the higher your income potential. There is an even stronger relationship between the two variables in this new information-based economy.
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| From the US Bureau of Labor Stats http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm |
Yesterday, the web site discussed was another deal site. It collects sales, coupons and offers from companies around the county. They have an app for both the Android and Apple markets. Download the free app to your mobile device and keep up with the deals. Many of the deals are time and/or quantity sensitive.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Excel 2007 - Intro video - Watch for Class on 1-23-12
Please watch the excel video below, for class on Monday Jan. 23, 2012. This is the introduction video for Excel 2007. The previous video was for Excel 2010. We do not have on-site access to 2010, so we will use 2007.
Website with great deals
Today's special web site is another site for finding discounted items. Sometimes, you will find specific deals from this site on our previous site, slickdeals.
Submit your information to Professor Sistrunk
This form is on the class web site (http://www.hba322.info). However another way to access the form is here. You only need to complete this form once. Complete this form and then press the submit button.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Web site discussed Jan 11, 2011
A site with savings on all types of goods and services. Users submit deals they find. You have to act fast because of these deals are limited by time or quanity. You can download an app for your phone or tablet.
First day of class
It felt good to be back in the classroom. I hope the students will find this course motivating, challenging and informative. I know I may not be able to have the desired impact on all of the students.
At this point in their life, some students just want a grade, I get that. But over time, as the students age, those that do not see it now, will see it in the future, and remember this class.
That is the desired student outcome I seek.
At this point in their life, some students just want a grade, I get that. But over time, as the students age, those that do not see it now, will see it in the future, and remember this class.
That is the desired student outcome I seek.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Classes begin January 11, 2012
Welcome back. I hope everyone has a relaxing holiday. Get ready because I am back. After 5 years of non-classroom work, I am back to update the class. This semester, the class will concentrate on cloud information technology, MS excel and managing information via the cloud.
Students will be writing to this blog throughout the semester, with their thoughts, comments and opinions.
Check back often to see what is going on in all three sections.
Professor Oscar Sistrunk
Students will be writing to this blog throughout the semester, with their thoughts, comments and opinions.
Check back often to see what is going on in all three sections.
Professor Oscar Sistrunk
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