The stock market is not the economy. But it's still a useful tool in getting students excited about economics and financial literacy! Learn how you can use the Stock Market Challenge to engage students both inside of class and out from content expert Kevin Smith.

The Florida Stock Market Challenge is an exciting way to engage elementary, middle, or high school students while presenting lessons across the curriculum…economics, social studies, math, reading comprehension, CTE and personal finance. Established more than 25 years ago, the Florida Stock Market Challenge gives K-12 students the opportunity to participate in an online investment simulation and manage a hypothetical $100,000 investment portfolio.

Teams throughout the state compete against students at their same grade level for the best portfolio performance over a 10-week period and are awarded prizes at the end of both the Fall and Spring semesters.

*This workshop is part of the Econ in the Real World series.

**This workshop counts towards the I Love Econ program.

Once registered, you will receive information to access the virtual workshop via a separate email the day of the event.

Unfortunately, I am unable to create a link in advance the way that you can with WebEx or Zoom. Instead, I'll send an email to you at 3:45 that includes a link to the webinar.

The basic tech:

1. You can use your mobile phone or a computer. A computer is recommended for best results.

2. Firefox and Chrome are the browsers that work best. Other browsers usually work but are sometimes buggy.

3. A microphone and webcam. Most CEFE workshops are small and collaborative. To fully participate, I strongly encourage that you have both.

Accessing the workshop:

1. You'll receive an email with a link to the workshop at 3:45.

2. When you click on the link, your default web browser will open.

3. You will be given the option to join via microphone or audio ("listen only"). Please, choose "microphone." You can mute once you enter the workshop. If you choose "listen only," you will have to exit and re-enter the workshop to be able to fully participate.

Agenda:

3:45 Email with link to workshop
4:00 Welcome and Introduction
4:10 Stock Market Challenge Presentation by Kevin Smith
        Getting started with SMC
        Understanding the student experience
        Reporting tools for teachers
        Lessons
        Budget Game introduction
5:35 Teacher experiences from Carey Gullett
5:50 Announcements and Assessment

If you have any questions, please email me directly at sreilly@fscj.edu. As I do not have an assistant, it might take a few minutes for me to respond. Please be patient. Thank you!

LINK TO WORKSHOP:

It's time!!!

Here is a link to join the event this evening. The link expires after about 45 minutes. If it doesn't work when you join us, please email me (sreilly@fscj.edu). Be patient. It might take a couple of minutes for me to respond to you.

https://connect.rna1.blindsidenetworks.com/invite/to?c=Hdk1llorfICDTqFygOTcFr-LEv-zv7CksYfX1J9Tv_c&m=instructure_web_conference_ZSiukErv5Rvf2mE6IfdVnlGv6mgQUBMB6dspffW2&t=1610051702058&u=fscj

Short link: https://tinyurl.com/yyhsgl5c

WHEN YOU JOIN:

1. For best results, use Firefox or Chrome.

2. Be sure to chose to join with a microphone. You can mute it when you enter. If you can't figure out how to mute, don't worry - I'll help.

3. If you accidentally enter as "listen only," just close the browser and click on the link again to re-enter with microphone access.