ETSC: Technology & the EALRs - Economics
The student understands basic economic concepts and analyzes the effect of economic systems on individuals, groups and society.
Using simulation software, students will comprehend key economic concepts and economic systems. (Example: use of Virtual Economics CD to understand a competitive market system)
Using video technologies, students will observe major forms of business and related careers. (Examples: use of video tapes on economics to learn the ways in which businesses compete against each other; use of interactive video-conference with local business people to compare and contract advantages and disadvantages of three forms of business)
Using video technologies, CD-ROM and the Internet, students will understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences. (Example: use of the WWW to compare ways that money can be invested)