Project Ideas/LoTi

I have been looking for project ideas at a very slow rate up to now.  I am leaning toward a webinar type of interaction, but mainly because I feel like it would be the easiest type of module to impose through a webpage.  I have come across a great web resource in http://www.econedlink.org/ .  It seems to have an activity for most every stands, accessible and without monetary cost.

I am not too concerned about providing a video on the webpage, so I hope I am interpreting the assignment correctly.  My idea would be to put an instructional video related to the topic somehow.

Here is a sample webinar from the econedlink site:  http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=1011&type=educator

Overview of lesson:  This lesson examines the May 6, 2011, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of employment data and the unemployment rate for the month of April, 2011. This lesson introduces the basic concepts of the BLS employment and unemployment data. The meaning and importance of the data are discussed. Assessment exercises are included for reinforcing knowledge of the concepts.

KEY CONCEPTS

Business Cycles, Labor Force, Labor Market, Macroeconomic Indicators, Unemployment, Unemployment Rate

STUDENTS WILL

• Review the most recently reported U.S. employment and unemployment data.
• Determine the changes in U.S. employment and unemployment from the past month and year.
• Determine the factors that have influenced the change in the U.S. unemployment rate.
• Explain the implications of the employment and unemployment data for individuals, population groups, and the U.S. economy.