CLICK THE LINK and make sure you are one of the first three to post to an article!
Monday, May 11, 2015
5/12/15 Case Study Response (50 word min)
Hands off, Please
Ava loves her new job. Recently, her supervisor, Keith, has been making her feel very uncomfortable. In spite of her objections, Keith finds ways to get physically close to her, brushing lightly agains her or playfully cornering her in a room. On one occasion, while Ava was dispensing mail in the mailroom, Keith quietly entered the room and snapped her bra strap. Ava was so shocked she didn't respond.
She really needs this job and doesn't want to anger her supervisor. She often laughs off his advances and tells him her boyfriend would not like this. She doesn't have a boyfriend but is hoping Keith might take the hint. She is starting to feel anxiety about going to work and worries about getting trapped along with Keith. She is also hesitant to confront Keith's supervisor for fear of this response. What should Ava do?
5/13/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Recall or Regret?
Darius is a quality assurance supervisor for an auto parts manufacturer. He discovers a flaw in a part used in diesel engines. He believes the flaw may not necessarily be dangerous, and he knows is could require several months of testing and re-engineering to fix.
The factory has already produced and shipped 5,000 of these parts. Darius knows the company is in financial trouble and would be devastated if they were required to recall the parts. A recall now could also result in the layoff of hundreds of workers. However, its his job to ensure the parts are perfect and he can't stop thinking about it. Even though he thinks the defect is harmless, what if it isn't? What should Darius do?
5/14/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get." - Forrest Gump
5/15/15 Favorite Bonfire Activity
FFA Chapter bonfire is going to be next Monday evening from 5-9pm. List some of your favorite bonfire activities that you like to do. (Please keep in mind that this is a public blog and that digital citizenship should be practiced at all times. Make sure that your comments are LEGAL activities at a bonfire.)
Monday, May 4, 2015
5/5/15 (Happy Cinco de Mayo!)
Your post today is to list your favorite sports teams. (pro, college, local, etc.)
5/6/15 Wednesday Case Study (50 word min)
CJ is a data analyst for a major casino and has to work after normal business hours to finish an important project. He realizes he is missing data that was sent to his coworker Dane. Recently, CJ noticed Dane typing his password and learned what it is. He decides to log into Dane's computer and resend the data to himself.
Upon doing so, CJ sees an open e-mail to a local sports book regarding gambling bets Dane placed over the last several days. CJ knows all casino employees are forbidden to engage in gambling activities to avoid any hint of conflict of interest. He knows he should report this but would have to admit to violating the company's information technology regulations by logging into Dane's computer. If he warns Dane to stop his betting, he would also have to reveal the source of his information. Dane would know he used his password. What does CJ do in this situation?
5/8/15 Friday QOTD (15 word min)
"Some things can only be learned by experience, buts its not ALWAYS the best teacher because it gives tests before the lessons. Seek mentors. " - @3DCoaches
Monday, April 27, 2015
4/28/15 Case Study (50 word min)
The Right to Know
June is a 23 year old newspaper reporter who reports on crime in Atlanta. On her way to work one day, she recognized several police officers hanging around her neighborhood. She had interviewed some of them before and figured that, because they weren't in uniform, they must be on an undercover operation. She called Karen, her source in the police department, who told her that a serial rapist had been striking in that neighborhood and there had already been five victims. Karen also told her that if she reported on the sting, the rapist could be tipped off and skip town. He might go to another city and attack more women.
June knows that if she reported the sting, no cop in the city would ever speak to her again. But she also knows that women in her community are in imminent danger and feels that someone has to warn them. What should June do?
4/29/15 Trash Pick-up Quote
Your blog post for today needs to tie into why we clean up trash along the highway. Find a quote that deals with one of the following prompts and post it as your comment. NO ONE CAN USE THE SAME QUOTE/RESPONSE
Litter
Community Service
Leadership
Pollution
Recycling
Save the earth
4/30/15 THREE ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
As the school year begins to wind down, it is a good time to reflect on how things have gone. For today's post, you will need list AT LEAST THREE things that you have accomplished this past year AND that you are PROUD of. This could be for grades or other academic achievements, sports, or maybe something non-school related that you have accomplished during the 2014-2015 school year. (keep in mind that this is a public blog and can and will be viewed by others)
5/1/15 3 AREAS TO IMPROVE ON
Many times we find that we fall short of our goals. Instead of accomplishments, today you will need to list THREE areas that you would like to improve upon during the next school year. Consider this some preliminary goals that you are setting for yourself. Failure is only failure if you do not learn and improve from it. Share some items that you hope to improve upon in the next year of your life. (again, keep in mind that this is a public blog)
Monday, April 20, 2015
4/21/15 Tuesday QOTD (15 word min)
"Good intentions are at the least, the seed of good actions, and everyone ought to sow them, and leave it to the soil and the seasons whether he or any other gather their fruit." - William Temple
4/22/15 Wednesday QOTD (15 word min)
"While the farmer holds the title to the land, actually it belongs to all the people because civilization itself rests upon the soil." --- Thomas Jefferson
4/23/15 Thursday Case Study 4/23/15
Kendra is the sales department manager and her boss is concerned about the appearance of some of their sales clerks, particularly Hunter. On his right arm, Hunter is sporting a large new tattoo of a vampire with blood dripping form its mouth. Kendra agrees some customers might find the tattoo offensive and that he should cover it up.
When Kendra talks to Hunter about it, he becomes defensive and claims customers think his new tattoo is cool. He says he belongs to a vampire organization and this is a big part of his life now. He tells her he's also considering having his teeth filed into points. He says she is being discriminatory because another employee has a tattoo of a cross on his arm and he has not been asked to cover it. Kendra likes Hunter because he is a good employee and one of their top salespeople. She knew he was into vampire movies and books, but she had no idea about how important this was in his life. The tattoo is also violent which borders on being problematic in terms of company expectation guidelines for salespeople. What should Kendra do?
4/24/15 Friday Morning Ag Clips (50 word min)
CLICK HERE for the link.
(The link will likely not be active until Thursday)
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
4/17/15 SAE Photo Opps for Proficiency Apps
In an effort to help assist in improving our proficiencies over time, this activities should help you think about what you can do to be well prepared by next fall. In your response, complete the following:
#1: Briefly describe your SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) in 1 sentence.
#2: List 8 different photos that could be used to help "tell your story" to accompany your application. Basically provide the short caption for the picture. (See the example below)
EXAMPLE: Here is a picture of me cleaning out the grain bin.
EVEN SENIORS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THIS!
4/16/15 Case Study (50 word min)
One of Mara's responsibilities is to keep the supply cabinets stocked at work. She shops for coffee and janitorial supplies and orders office supplies as needed. Kristin needed to restock the paper towels in the ladies' room, so she borrowed Mara's key. At the end of the day, as Mara walked to her car to go home, she remembered she forgot to get the cabinet keys back from Kristin. She realized she would need them early in the morning to set up for a meeting.
She went back inside and found Kristin gathering supplies from the cabinet. She had collected several binders, packages of pens, and mechanical pencils, highlighters and spiral-bound notebooks. When Kristin saw Mara, she was startled. She explained she had been working so late the past week that she was unable to pick up school supplies for her kids, and school was starting tomorrow. Mara didn't know what to say. She knows Kristin works extra hours and doesn't ask for compensation, but does that make it OK to take supplies from work? Mara's employer entrusted her with the keys and made her responsible for supplies. What should Mara do?
4/15/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"The promotion of sustainable soil and land management is central to ensuring a productive food system, improved rural livelihoods and a healthy environment." 2015 International Year of Soils, Soil Facts
Monday, April 13, 2015
State FFA Convention Attendees ONLY (added to last week's blog posts grades)
Those that attended state convention, please give your thoughts on the following items that you may or may not have experienced at state convention. Please be thourough as this is in place of the blog posts that you did not have to complete from last week.
What are you thoughts about?
Convention sessions
Workshops
Keynote speakers
Location of events (Hotels, PBA)
Our hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)
Transportation
Additional comments?
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Friday 4/10/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Rita has been at her new position for a little over a year. She's worked very hard and put in lots of extra hours to do an excellent job. She wants to make a good impression with Bella and Sydney, the other two people in her department, by sharing the workload and being a team player. Lately when she stops by Bella's desk, she finds her Internet shopping for clothing, researching homes for sale or exploring possible vacations. Rita has also become aware of how much time Bella spends socializing with employees from other departments. As the new person Rita has been so buried with the amount of work Bella and Syndey assign her that she's never noticed this before.
At the department meeting this morning, Sydney announced their department would be responsible for a new project. She would not be able to take it on because she was completely swamped. Bella quickly agreed and suggested Rita should be the one responsible because she is so talented. Rita is already putting in a 50-hour week and does more than her share. What should Rita do?
Thursday 4/9/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Sarah works with a great group of guys who have become like brothers to her. They have a professional yet fun relationship. They occasionally joke, tease, and play small practical jokes, but is has been a respectful environment. Recently, Aaron was hired and things have changed. Aaron is young and talented and having lots of fun at work. He enjoys the joking and pranks but doesn't seem to know when he's crossed the line. His jokes now include crude and vulgar references that have become outright offensive. They are sexually explicit and particularly degrading and disrespectful to women.
As times, the other guys seem to think he's hilarious, and at times they groan at how disgusting he is. When Sarah tries to let Aaron know how she feels about his comments, he responds with, "Oh, sorry, I keep forgetting there's a chick working here," or, "it was only a joke!" Sarah is starting to feel uncomfortable at work and tries to avoid Aaron. She loves her job and her "brothers" who work there, but she's wondering if she should start looking for a new job. What should Sara do?
Wednesday, 4/8/15 Morning Ag Clips (50 word min)
Click THE LINK, read the full article and post your review making sure it is 50 words or more in length. Also, make sure you are one of the first three to post to each article.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Tuesday 4/7/15 Morning Ag Clips (50 Word Min)
NOTE: BLOG POSTS THIS WEEK WILL BE POSTED BY THE DAY DUE TO STATE FFA CONVENTION. YOU WILL WANT TO MAKE SURE CHECK THE BLOG EACH DAY TO MAKE SURE ALL POSTS ARE DONE. FRIDAY'S POST WILL BE SENT ON THURSDAY.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Monday 3/30/15 QOTD (15 word min)
By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day. -Robert Frost
Wednesday 4/1/15 Breeds of Cattle Report (100 word min.)
Pick a breed of cattle, research the breed and write a report into the blog on the breed you've chosen. Make sure that you have fully research the breed and are able to answer the following questions in your report.
- Where did this breed originate? (what country)
- Who is considered the "founder" of this breed.
- What are the specific colors associated with this breed?
- When was this breed introduced to the United States?
- What is the main characteristic associated with this breed? (What are they known for?)
- Give 3-5 more interested facts about this breed.
If you are still reading, do not complete this report! This is intended as an April Fool's Day Joke. Once you've discovered that you do not have to do this, do not post anything to this blog post and do not let others know about this being a joke. By not posting, you will receive full credit for this day's post. Happy April Fool's Day!
Thursday 4/2/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Mike landed his dream job a year ago. He's doing what he loves and works with a great group of people. His employer and coworkers seems very pleased with him, his work ethic, and the quality of his work. He has earned an excellent reputation. He was excited last week when another position opened up and he helped his friend, Anthony, get hired, too. But after only a week, Mike is starting to wonder if he did the right thing by providing such a strong recommendation for Anthony. By the end of the first week, Anthony started coming in a few minutes late, taking extra long breaks and texting his girlfriend throughout the day. Anthony isn't taking his training seriously, and Mike has been covering for him. Mike is disappointed in Anthony's lack of effort and is starting to feel Anthony is abusing their friendship. He is hoping his friend's poor performance doesn't reflect badly on him. Mike has tried to talk to Anthony, but he just laughs it off and teases him for being a "company man." What should Mike do?
Monday, March 23, 2015
3/27/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love." —Mother Teresa
3/25/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Rosa recently issued a reminder to her employees about non-smoking areas. She reminded them about the dangers of smoking in the warehouse vicinity where highly flammable and combustible materials are stored. She also reminded them about the small fire that broke out in the warehouse several years ago. She explained that smoking areas are designated outside the buildings for use during breaks. For several weeks after the reminder, Justin noticed the smell of cigarette smoke every time he went out to the warehouse. He also noticed that Tami makes an unusual number of daily trips out to the warehouse area. He knows she is a smoker but never sees her use the designated smoking areas. Justin decided to ask Tami why she never used the break area outside. She told him its too cold out there in the winter and too hot in the summer. Justin enjoys working with Tami and she is valued employee, but he's concerned about his safety at work. What should Justin do?
3/24/15 FFA Banquet!
No Need to post for this day. Just be at the FFA Banquet in your official dress!
3/23/15 Morning Ag Clips (50 word Min)
Click the link, pick an article and write your review. No more then 3 per article please!
Monday, March 16, 2015
3/16/15 FFA Banquet Script Part (at least 3 sentences)
Many changes are coming to this year's FFA Banquet in an effort to make it move more quickly and only honoring those which have earned degrees and proficiency awards. Your blog post today needs to include what you would want said about you at the banquet. A portion of your response may be used. Follow the example below.
JJ Farmer is the son of Jim and Jenny Farmer. He has participated in Land Judging, Creed Speaking, Parly Pro, and Meats for contests. JJ also attended the Activate/Leverage Conference and assisted with the Apple Festival at the fairgrounds. His favorite memory would be placing 2 in the Creed speaking contest. JJ also completed a proficiency award in the area of Swine Management.
"3/17/15 Morning Ag Clips (50 word min)"
Click here to get to the Ag Clips. Make sure only 3 are posted to each article.
3/18/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Logan is a great supervisor and well respected by his coworkers. Several months ago, he hired Danielle. It was obvious he liked her as more than a colleague from the beginning. He was very flirtatious and gave her extra attention during training. He was always there to rescue her or make excuses when she made a mistake. Now they are a couple and growing increasingly more affectionate at work. They sometimes disappear at break time and no one knows where they are. Even though Danielle is the newest hire, Logan givers her the preferred work schedule, most desirable days off and preferential treatment. Logan has been distracted on the job and is making mistakes affecting his coworkers. His coworkers are getting annoyed, and morale is going down. They have asked Michaela, another co-worker, to talk to Logan because she is his friend. Michaela had a crush on Logan in the past and wonders if he would actually listen to her or just think she's jealous. What should Michaela do?
3/19/15 QOTD (15 word min)
Being perfect is about being able to look your friends in the eye and know that you didn't let them down. -"Friday Night Lights"
3/20/15 Tweet about Ag (140 characters or less)
Compose a tweet promoting Agriculture and its importance. For a bonus point, actually tweet what you've composed and make sure and mention @HamptonFFA458 to get credit for it.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Tuesday 3/10/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"The fundamental flaw of the welfare state is that you should do good with other people's money" M. Friedman
Wednesday 3/11/15 (QOTD 15 word min)
The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been. | Henry Kissinger
Thursday 3/12/15 (QOTD 15 word min)
Every man deserves a chance to change their obituary in midstream and write a new one. -Alfred Nobel
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Wednesday 3/4/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"It seems people are more interested in making the hood look good than what size engine they have underneath."
Thursday 3/5/15 Summer Plans (25 word min)
It is never too early to start thinking about summer plans. Share what you have planned so far.
Family vacations, etc.
SAE/Job plans
Monday, February 23, 2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Wednesday 2/18/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"Every time you stay out late; every time you sleep in; every time you miss a workout; every time you don't give 100%… you make it that much easier for me to beat you."
~Unknown~
Thursday 2/19/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy." – Wayne Gretzky (Former NHL Champion Player & Head Coach)
Friday 2/20/15 Your favorite CLEAN Joke
Make sure that your joke is CLEAN and should be posted to an online blog for others to view with it attached to your name. No repeats so don't use someone else's that is already posted.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Monday 2/9/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good." – Jerry West
Tuesday 2/10/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Unwelcome Job "Advancement"
When Kaleb takes his break in the staff room, Julia, his supervisor, follows him. She likes to fix his coffee and hand it to him as she backs him into the corner of the room. She compliments him on what his is wearing and how good he smells. She jokingly tells him how good they would look together and what a great team they would be. He knows she is actually serious because she continually tells him that she could help him get promoted if only they were a couple. He often talks about his girlfriend and tries to distract her with small talk and work-related conversation. His is now skipping his break when she is around to avoid getting cornered by her. Julia makes Kaleb feel very uncomfortable, but he doesn't want to treat his supervisor rudely because he needs this job. Kaleb has told his girlfriend about the problem, and she is insisting that he do something about is. What should Kaleb do? What would you do if you were Kaleb?
Wednesday 2/11/15 Morning Ag Clips (50 word min)
Click on the link to get to the Ag Clips
Don't forget that after 3 people publish to a specific article, that you will need to select a different one.
Thursday 2/12/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." – Fred Devito
Friday 2/13/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Overlooked
Elise has worked in the same position for the past three years. She is a dedicated worker who is well respected and liked by both management and her coworkers. On at least three seperate occasions, she has applied for management positions that were ultimately give to staff members with less experience and education. In the most recent case, the position was filled with an employee they hired from outside the company. She doesn't know why this is happening. She thinks this is unfair and has become angry, bitter, and resentful. She wants to confront management about being overlooked for promotions, but is afraid they will see how bitter she has become. She is wondering if she should just look for a new job. What should Elise do?
Monday, February 2, 2015
Tuesday 2/3/15 Morgning Ag Clips (50 word min)
Click on the Link to get to the Ag Clips. Make sure that if 3 have already commented on one article, you need to select a different article.
Wednesday 2/4/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up." – Dean Karnazes (Ultra Marathon Runner)
Thursday 2/5/15 QOTD (15 word min.)
"What do you do with a mistake: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it." – Dean Smith (US Olympic Mens Basketball Coach)
Friday 2/6/15 QOTD (15 word min)
The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. -William James
Monday, January 26, 2015
1/27/15 Case Study (50 word min)
Harmless Request?
Gina Marie was recently hired to work as a receptionist for the front lobby. The company she works for prefers that new hires start at reception and then work their way up. As a receptionist, she is also responsible for making copies for company associates. Her friend Bryson stopped by the office during his lunch break to ask her to make 300 copies for him for a college project. he waited until the last minute to do this and needs them this afternoon. he brought a package of printer paper from home, but she would still be using the company copier and company time to get it done. If Bryson doesn't get the copies, he will fail this project. The company copier does not require a security key, nor do they keep track of the copies made by departments.
What should Gina Marie do?
1/28/15 QOTD (15 word min)
The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been. | Henry Kissinger
1/29/15 QOTD (15 word min)
Remember that adversity is not a dead-end but a detour to a better outcome. - Jon Gordon
1/30/15 Morning Ag Clips (50 word min)
The link will be posted later in the week as new "Clips" become available. Check back on Wednesday for the link.
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Wednesday 1/21/15 QOTD (15 word min):
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" Steve Prefontaine
Thursday 1/22/15 QOTD (15 word min)
Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or a year, but eventually it will subside and greatness will come. Quitting, however,lasts forever.
Friday 1/23/15 Farm Equipment (50 word min)
If you could be any piece of farm equipment, what would you be and why? Provide a detailed response why you chose what you did. There is no right or wrong answer, just pick a piece of farm equipment and defend your answer.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Monday 1/12/15 Morning Ag Clips (50 word min)
Click on THE LINK, read an article and post your comments/review of the article. As stated last week, make sure you are one of the first THREE to review the article. If three have already commented/posted, you will need to pick a different article to receive credit.
Tuesday 1/13/15 QOTD (15 Word Min.)
"When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro." - Larry Bird
Wednesday 1/14/15 QOTD (15 word min)
So many people never get anywhere in life because when opportunity knocks, they're in th backyard looking for 4leaf clovers -Walter Chrysler
Thursday 1/15/15 QOTD (15 word min)
An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head
Friday 11/16/15 Case Study (50 word min)
The Case of the Unproductive Employee
As the Director of Student Programs and Engagement, you are responsible for supervising six other employees . It's your second year on the job and you're feeling more and more comfortable with the responsibilities you've been given . You were blessed to have a pretty strong team to supervise and you all get along pretty well . The only weak spot in the team is your coordinator for Intramurals, Kimiko .
Kimiko has a great attitude and genuinely loves the work she does, but there are some things she just doesn't seem to "get ." She is regularly late with her monthly reports, she oftentimes loses receipts for the supplies that she buys, she's not usually on time for meetings, and on more than one occasion you've needed to confront her lack of professional boundaries with student employees . She is always apologetic when you talk to her about these things and she promises to change, but there hasn't been much improvement in the last year .
Things have gotten to the point that you feel it is time to "let Kimiko go" and find a new Coordinator . When you speak to your supervisor about her, he disagrees with you and says it's your job as Kimiko's supervisor to help her grow in these areas . When you try to explain all the work you've done investing in her, it becomes apparent that you're probably not going to win this discussion .
This is your first major discussion with your supervisor on evaluating talent and you want him to have confidence in your ability to supervise well . If you help Kimiko improve, it may make your evaluation of her seem premature and wrong . On the other hand, if you don't help Kimiko get better, you're going to be stuck with her problematic behavior for at least another year .
> What would you do?
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Monday 1/5/15 QOTD (15 word min)
"Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised." - Walt Disney
Tuesday 1/6/15 Case Study (50 word min)
The Case of the Overnight Guest
It has come to your attention that some female students in an on campus house have invited a homeless woman to live with them . While there are four bedrooms in the apartment, only three of them were occupied prior to their guest, Cindy, moving in about a week ago .
When confronted about it, the students tell you that they asked their roommates and everyone said it was a great opportunity to serve someone in need . They tell you that they are aware of the overnight guest policy and are more than willing to pay the $15 charge per night for housing her .
They have become good friends with Cindy and feel she is very close to finding a job and turning her life around . She just needed a little bit of help to get over the last few hurdles . They have been in contact with various homeless shelters in the area and have been able to find some long-term support for Cindy once the school year ends in a month . The students want Cindy to live with them through the end of the semester and don't see what the big deal is .
> What are some potential problems with this idea? > What would you do?
Wednesday 1/7/15 QOTD (15 word min)
If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will grow up feeling stupid its entire life. Albert Einstein
Thursday 1/8/15 and Friday 1/9/15 Morning Ag Clips (2 responses each with 50 word min)
Click on the link below to get to the Morning Ag Clips for the week. THERE SHOULD BE NO MORE THEN 3 REVIEWS PER ARTICLE. Therefore, those that complete the posts first should not have a problem. If you wait, you will need to make sure that you select an article that has not already been "reviewed" 3 times already. This should help the class learn from more then just a couple articles each week. When you make your response, make sure that you designate clearly which article you and reviewing.
HINT: Do your's ASAP so you can do the articles that most interest you!
Don't forget to to an article for Thursday and another one for Friday!
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