Table Setting Notes

Here are the table setting notes -- the other Food and Beverage Notes should be on the blog already!

http://www.savefile.com/files/800573

Notes for the Exam

Here are some notes and questions/answers that some of you may be missing.
Good luck studying!!

http://www.savefile.com/files/800562 -- Travel Services Notes

http://www.savefile.com/files/800564 -- Ch. 11 Questions

http://www.savefile.com/files/800568 -- Ch. 11 Answers

Ecotourism Questions

http://www.savefile.com/files/786149

June 6

• Notes, notes, and more notes.
• Travel Services Sector: Meeting Planners, Event Planners, Travel Trade Intro. Notes

June 5

Copied and worked on Ecotourism Questions

June 4

• Corrected/discussed Ch.8 Attractions Questions

June 1

• Films (Food & Beverage Sector) Banquet Serving
• Passed in hand-out for marks

May 31

• Passed back Ch 5 & 7 tests -- went over answers
• Notes on Eco-Tourism (overhead)

Wednesday, May 30

• Video "Housekeeping -- Accomodations"
• 6 scenarios --- class answered questions after watching each scenario
• Class discussion -- video

Tuesday, May 29

• Computer Lab
• Passed out PEI National Parks Web Assignment (if you were absent you are still responsible for completing this -- come see me).
• Assignment was to be passed in at the end of class.

Monday May 28

Field Trip!!!!

**Those who were not present must have their parent/guardian call me at school. The phone number is

368-6905. If you do not have a good reason for your absence, you will be required to complete an alternate assignment. Please come see me for more details.

Eco-tourism Webtivity

Please complete the following assignment and hand it in to me at the end of class.

http://www.savefile.com/files/751474



When you finish, please complete the following assignment:

http://www.savefile.com/files/751484

May 24

• In-class assignment "Media Analysis" -- come see me if you were absent..you need to pass this in!
• Questions Ch.8 are due tomorrow!!!

May 23

• Worked on Ch.8 Questions (Attractions Sector)
• Brochures were passed in
• Passed in a sheet detailing each student's volunteer experience

May 22 Recap

• Worked on brochures -- due: tomorrow!!

How to create a Brochure using Word Perfect12

To create a brochure in Word Perfect 12

1. Format, Page, Page Setup

2. Change all margins to .5 inch

3. Change to Landscape Orientation

4. Choose layout tab. Divide page into 3 columns

5. To more to new page: press Ctrl + enter

May 18

Computer Lab Inclass Assignment

Accommodations Brochure -- Due Tuesday, May 22

In class Accommodations Assignment

Here are the instructions for your assignment:

http://www.savefile.com/files/732660

Here is the rubric detailing how you will be evaluated:

http://www.savefile.com/files/732578

May 17

C & D:

• Intro. "Attractions Sector"
• Brainstorming activity: Write a list of all the different attractions on PEI
• Overhead: We made a list as a class
• Activity: Write down 5 facts for 5 different attractions on PEI (using your Visitor's Guide)
• Copied down "Attractions" Chapter 8 Questions

May Run

All students who are volunteering for our school "May Run" should report to their "stations" at approximately 9:15am. Please do not show up any later than this, as the runners need you to point them in the right direction.

I will be verifying your attendance with Mr. MacKay.

May 16

Blocks C & D:

• Finished the in-class assignment from the previous day
• Brainstorming activity in partners {Types of Accommodations & Different Jobs in the Accommodations Sector}
• Shared answers aloud/discussion
• Overheads and discussion relating to the Accommodations Sector

May 15

• Notes on overhead "Hotel/Motel Check-in"
• Passed out Accommodations Definitions sheet
• Worked on assignment from yesterday -- to be passed in today
• Started new in-class assignment: "Accommodations Problem-Solving"
• Final "Destination Investigation" is due tomorrow!!!
• Please come see me if you are interested in volunteering at the May Run on Sat. morning -- it will count for all your volunteer hours.

May 10

• QUIZ TOMORROW!!!!! ALL NOTES AFTER MIDTERM!!!! CHAPTER 5 & 7
• Accommodations -- Chapter 6 Intro. Notes (overhead)
• We worked in pairs to create an itinerary for our end of the year school trip.
• You can still pass in your Food & Beverage Assignments!!!!!!

May 9

In class assignment - "Itinerary for day in Points East Coastal Drive"
QUIZ: Friday!!! Ch.5 (what was not covered on the midterm & Ch. 7)

Alternate Hospitality & Tourism Project

Those who did not complete their volunteer hours must write a 2-3 page report which is due June 1, 2007.

Again, there is one last opportunity to get your volunteer hours. Please see me about working at the school "May Run" on Saturday morning (May 19) @ 9am.

Criteria for Report: http://www.savefile.com/files/704402

Destination Investigation Reports

IMPORTANT:

• Please be sure to include ALL websites used when researching your location. I will not accept any reports that do not include the websites.

AGAIN -- Please do not copy and paste or you will receive a grade of ZERO. All work must be paraphrased (put into your own words)/

May 7

• Computer Lab
• Destination Investigation -- Due next week

Co-op Appreciation Night

All Volunteers should be at the school no later than 6:30pm.

Please report to me for your duties.

Please wear 'white' on top, and 'black' on the bottom!!!

Again, you are representing our class and the school -- please take pride in your appearance!!!:)

May 2

C&D:

• Worked on packaging gifts for Co-op Appreciation Night
• Ch.5 Questions "Transportation By Land" & Ch.7 Key Terms and Questions are due tomorrow

April 30th

C&D:

• Worked in the computer lab
• Transportation Webtivity, Cruise Webtivity are due tomorrow!
• Destination Investigation ~ C Block: Due Thursday, D Block: Due Wednesday

In Class Assignment -- April 27

Please open the following file and complete the questions:

http://www.savefile.com/files/675362

This Cruise Webtivity is due Tuesday!!!

April 26, 2007

C &D:

• Chapter 5 Questions 5-11 (Transportation)
• Don't forget about your Food & Beverage Assignment!!! It is due May 7 (not May 6 which is a Sunday!)
• Also, please add the following: Accessibility (Is the establishment accessible to wheelchairs?), Rating (Rate the establishment (out of ten) and defend your rating).

April 25, 2007

C&D:

• Went over criteria for Food & Beverage Assignment
• Sign-up for Co-op Appreciation Night ~ May 3th (Thursday)
• Key Terms & Questions ~ Ch.7 Snapshots

April 24

Super Host Training! Final Day! Congratulations to all those who had perfect attendance and will be receiving their certificate!

Transportation Notes

I will be handing out the Transportation Notes in class. I previously mentioned that I would post them, but have decided to make you all copies.

Super Host Training is today and tomorrow!

April 20th Recap

C&D:

• Intro to Food and Beverage Sector (see attached notes at bottom of entry)
• Brainstorming activity
• How-to-set a table (hands-on activity & demonstration)
• Food & Beverage Assignment (due May 6)

Notes: http://www.savefile.com/files/666567

Food & Beverage Assignment: http://www.savefile.com/files/666576

April 19

C & D:

• Lecture on Transportation (overhead) -- I will post the notes on the blog.
• Copied notes "Choosing Transportation Modes" (overhead)
• Discussion

April 18 Recap

C&D:

• Map Activity: 2 hand-outs. Due Monday, April 23, 2007. Good copy must be done on the provided grid. Be sure to include a written set of directions with your map. Directions must be: clear, concise, in a step-by-step format.

TRANSPORTATION WEBTIVITY IS DUE MONDAY!!!

April 17

Field Trip

Block C:

Ch.5 Questions (overhead)

Please be in school tomorrow for the SuperHost program!!!

Culinary Institute Field Trip

Just a reminder that we will be leaving at 11:45am tomorrow (April 17th) for our field trip to the Culinary Institute & The Charlottetown Rodd Hotel.

Please be sure that all low risk forms have been signed and passed in.

Please ask the permission of your afternoon class teachers to go on this trip. We should be back at the school at 2:00pm.

April 11

SuperHost Training for both classes.

April 10

Block C did not have class (Motivational speaker)

Block D: Inclass Transportation Webtivity

In Class Assignment for April 10th

Please download the following file. You must complete all questions (do not cut & paste!) and pass your assignment in to Mr. MacAdam by the end of class. If you finish early, please work on your Destination Investigation reports. If you do not have time to finish, please pass in the work you have completed....and yes, this does count for marks. Be Good. Hope you all had a fun & chocolate-filled Easter...

http://www.savefile.com/files/610394

March 30, 2007

C & D:

• Review for Midterm Exam (overhead)
• Answers for sheets (overhead questions) on the sectors of tourism
• Copied Ch.5 Questions -- Part I only -- "By Air" #'s 1-5 (you are responsible for this material on the midterm)

Happy Studying!

Exam Review, Ch.5 Questions, Notes...

I hope everyone is enjoying their "storm day". For those who will not be in class tomorrow, here are links to get the notes for the exam review, Ch.5 questions, and the Intro.notes on the Transportation Sector. Good luck studying this weekend!

http://www.savefile.com/files/590317

http://www.savefile.com/files/590331

http://www.savefile.com/files/590334

March 27, 2007

D & C:

• Finished Ch.3 Questions
• Discussed Ch.3 Notes
• Copied Into. notes ~ Transportation ~ (overhead)

Midterm Exam Schedule

We will be writing a formal midterm exam in our Hospitality & Tourism class.

Block C: Tuesday, April 3 (PM)

Block D: Thursday, April 5 (AM)

March 27, 2007

C & D:

• Homework Check
• Reviewed/Discussed Ch.3 Questions

Welcome Back!

Recap D & C:

• Notes on overhead "Job Levels in the Tourism Industry"
• Ch.3 Notes ~ Benefits of Tourism ~ overhead
• Homework: Ch.3 Questions, Sectors of Tourism sheets (2) & overhead activity

Destination Investigation

Here is the criteria for the Destination Investigation reports for those who "lost" their notes!!

http://www.savefile.com/files/580750

Happy St. Paddy's Day & March Break!

I hope everyone has an awesome, relaxing, and fun-filled break! Be good!

C & D Recap:

• Students passed in Destination Investigation assignments
• Video

March 15

I had a great day at my workshop. Mr. MacAdam said that both classes were very well-behaved -- I was very happy to read his note!!

Class Recap C & D:

• Notes on overhead (5 Sectors of Tourism Industry)
• Sheets on the sectors ~ 2
• Overhead activity (sectors of tourism)

Wed. March 14, 2007

Block C:

• Homework Check: Ch.2&3 Key Terms
• Copied & discussed notes from overhead "Barriers to Travel"
• Discussed previous notes "Motivators for Travel"
• Independently worked on Ch. 3 Questions (when finished -- map work)

Block D:

• Computer Lab: Destination Investigation

Please Note: 1st Destination Investigation is due before the March Break!!!!

Bank Mark Opportunity!!!!

For a bank mark please bring in a newspaper clipping relating to the Hospitality and Tourism industry.

March 13, 2007

Block D:

• Copied notes on overhead (Top 10 Things Tourism Employees Like About Their Jobs)
• Discussed "Traveller's Motivators" Quiz (overhead)
• Notes on overhead -- "Life Stage & the Choice of Vacation"

Block C:

• Same as above
• Homework: Ch.2&3 Key Terms (homework check tomorrow -- surprise!)

March 12, 2007

Block C:

• Discussed Ch.2 Questions (copied down chart, Maslow's Hierarcy of Needs etc. on overhead)
• Continued to work on Ch.2 & 3 key terms (Ch.3 questions)

Block D:

• Worked on Ch.2 & 3 Key Terms & Ch.3 questions
• Map Work (Asia & South America)
• Homework: Finish Ch.2 & 3 key terms

Recap for Thur. March 8

My apologies for the delay -- I was unable to post after class on Thursday!!

C&D:

• Passed out maps of Asia & South America
• Copied locations from overhead to label on maps.
• Labelled maps

Wednesday, March 7

D&C:

• Motivators for Travellers Quiz (overhead)
• Chapter 3 questions (overhead)

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

C&D:

• Computer Lab -- Destination Investigation
• First Destination Investigation is due next Friday, March 16 (or your last day in class before the March Break).

Monday, March 5, 2007

Block D&C:

• In-class assignment -- passed in at the end of class (Symbols & Canada Select Rating System).
• Those who finished early worked on their recruitment posters which are now due Wednesday (I am not in tomorrow afternoon, as I have to coach a bball game).Be ready to work on your Destination Investigation reports tomorrow -- Please use your time wisely!
• I expect all students to behave appropriately tomorrow. I will not be impressed if I hear otherwise.

TGIF March 2

Class Recap:

• Atlas/Map Test
• Worked on Places of Prince Edward Island Sheet
• Worked on Recruitment Posters: Due Tuesday

Support your fellow Raiders Tonight @ UPEI!!!

Come one come all! Both AAA Raider Basketball Teams need your support. The girls play TOSH @ 6pm -- boys play their arch rival Colonel Gray @ 8pm. Bring noise-makers & wear red/white to support your Raider teams!!!!!! Both games will be played at the UPEI field house. These are semi final games; the winners will be in the championship games played on Tuesday.

Class recap:

• Test Ch.1
• Worked on Names of Places on PEI Sheet
• Worked on Recuitment Posters: Due Tuesday
• Webtivity Assignment is due tomorrow.

My dang computer was broke...

Please excuse my tardiness:) I couldn't access my blog yesterday because my computer did not want to cooperate.
Class Recap: (Wed. Feb.28)

• Block C: Computer Lab (Destination Investigation)
• Block D: Corrected/disscused Ch.2 questions (overhead) **Did not get to key terms. Did a homework check.

Quizzes

Ch.1 Quiz (Thursday, March 1)

You are responsible for the following information:

• All Ch.1 notes (Intro. to Tourism, Hospitality & Tourism Intro notes, Reasons for the Growth of Tourism)
• All Ch.1 questions that were assigned
• All Key Terms

Atlas/Map Quiz (Friday, March 2)

• You must fill in a blank map of Canada (provinces & territories only)
• You must know the location (which province) of all the Canadian cities (from overhead)
• You must fill in a blank map of the United States with the following states: Texas, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, California, Alaska, Maine, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma.

Tue.Feb.27

C&D:

• Discussed upcoming quizzes/assignments
• Worked on Ch.2 questions -- due tomorrow (there will be a homework check)
• Some started to work on their "Recruitment Poster" which is due next week

Monday, Feb.26

Block C & D:

• Talked about upcoming quizzes: Thursday (Ch.1) & Friday (Atlas/maps)
• Reviewed and copied down provinces/states onto maps (Canada & U.S) -- overhead
• Identified the state which each city was located in.
• 2006 VG assignment is due tomorrow. After Tue. you will lose 10% per day (up to a max. of 3 days -- and then I will no longer accept the assignment).
• Some started Ch.2 questions

Block D & C:

• Worked on 2006 Visitor's Guide booklet (due Monday if not already passed in)
• Ch.2 Questions -- worked on if finished the booklet
• Notes on "Motivators for Travel" -- overhead
• Quiz on Chapter 1 (Wed)
• Atlas Quiz (Thur)
• Poster relating to the job fair is due on Friday.

Thurs.Feb.22

Block C:

• Both classes attended the Tourism Expo @ The Culinary Institute -- Sheets to complete.

Block D:

• Computer Lab ~ Destination Investigation~

Wed.Feb.21

Block D & C: (Substitute)

• Worked on Visitor's Guide booklets (2006 edition)

Tue. Feb. 20, 2007

Block C & D Recap:

• PEI 2007 Map Activity (must use PEI map to complete the double-sided hand-out)
• Finish Map work with atlas -- Canada & the U.S
• Notes on overhead -- Motivators for Travel
• Chapter 2 Questions (copied from overhead)

Feb.19, 2007

Block D & C:

• Corrected Ch. 1 Questions (did not correct key terms -- they are for homework..AGAIN.)
• Map Work (Worked on Canadian maps (2) & Map of the United States (label state & cities from the overhead).
• Remember: Please have all key terms from Ch.1 completed for tomorrow.

Friday, Feb. 16

Block C & D:

• Map Activity #1 (Draw Canadian boundaries & label provinces & territories
• Map #2 Label all cities/provinces/territories from overhead
• Worked on Ch.1 Questions & Key Terms (due Monday)
• Don't forget to volunteer @ the Jack Frost Festival!

Feb.15, 2007

Block C & D:

• Finished copying & discussing notes on the Reasons for Growth in Tourism
• Copied down Ch.1 Questions from overhead (started to work on them)

Please bring in your Visitor's Guides to class with you as soon as you receive them.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope that everyone has a wonderful "V-Day". Hopefully you don't get too hopped up on sugar.

Block "C"

• Discussion & Notes -- Reasons for the Growth of Tourism

Block "D"

• Computer Lab: Destination Investigation research

Keep Jack Frosty!!!!!!

The Jack Frost Festival is in serious need of volunteers!!
I spoke with coordinator Richard Jamieson and he informed me that the festival was operating at three locations this year:

• Victoria Park (Snow Kingdom)
• Civic Centre (PlayWorld),
• Charlottetown Mall (Lego & Create-a-Bear)

There is a volunteer info. session tonight at Founder's Hall. It starts at 7pm and is about an hour in length (this will count towards your hours!!)

If you are able to go tonight, you can sign-up for the activities there (and learn about the different volunteer positions available). If you are unable to attend, you can sign-up by calling Richard Jamieson @ 629-1714.

Please call to sign-up!!! All volunteers will receive a free pass to all the weekend's activities. Volunteers are needed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Also, anyone interested in helping with set-up please phone the above number. Richard said they are in desperate need of volunteers to set up the lights etc. at the Civic Centre. Please call him!!!!!!!!! Good Luck!!!!

Monday, Feb. 12, 2007

Block C:

• Computer Lab: Destination Investigation.
• I introduced the assignment -- each student must complete "10" Destination Investigation reports.

Block D:

• Guest Speaker: Debbie Mol -- Project Coordinator for TAIPEI

Friday, Feb. 9, 2007

I was out today today (coaching in a bball tourney). Here is the recap of what was covered with the substitute:

Block D & C:

• Map Activity
• Some started notes on "Reasons for Growth in Tourism"

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007

Block "C" -- Class Recap:

• Volunteer Hours: Each student must earn 10 volunteer hours within the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Discussed "Intro. to Tourism" notes
• Brainstorming activity
• Notes on Tourism (definition)

Block "D" -- Class Recap:

• Volunteer Hours
• Finished Tourism Questionnaires -- Discussion relating to the results.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Block D (Feb 7)

• Went over "Tourism Questionnaire" results
• Discussed the various qualities needed to work within the tourism industry

Block C: (Feb 7)

• Finished Tourism Questionnaire
• Reviewed Results/Discussion
• "Introduction to Tourism" Notes

Web-tivity...

You must answer the following questions; be sure to copy both the questions and answers into your notebooks.
Good luck, and have fun! All answers can be found on PEI Tourism's website: www.peiplay.com

1.(a)Tourism agencies often use a slogan to attract the attention of potential tourists. What slogan does PEI tourism use to market their province?
(b) What image is the slogan trying to convey?
(c) Describe your interpretation of the slogan. Do you think it is effective. Explain your answer.

2.What 6 icons can you click on to find out more about planning a vacation to PEI?

3. What paper work do Americans need if they are travelling to Canada?

4.What is the cost and start time of the musical performance "Lunch at Allan's?

5.How many "non-stop weekly flights" does WestJet offer between Ch'town and Montreal? When does this schedule begin?

6.Write out the "exact" directions for anyone travelling from Halifax Int.Airport, to Charlottetown, via the Confederation Bridge.

7.Is there any location on PEI that is related to agr-tourism? Name the location, and give a brief description.

8. Make a list of all the touring companies on PEI which have biking tours. Please list the location of the company, its contact information (telephone, email, website) and any available pricing information.

9. How many different denominations (religion) are there on PEI?

10. What is the telephone number and address of St.Paul's Anglican church?

The first step is always the hardest...

Welcome to Hospitality and Tourism. I am looking forward to working with you throughout the term. Please bring a binder with LOTS of lined paper with you to class tomorrow (and everyday)...and don't forget writing utensils (obviously).

Block "C" Class re-cap:

• Passed out course outline
• Brief introduction to H&T
• Filled out student info. sheets
• Filled out Tourism Questionnaires
• Copied info. relating to questionnaires (from the board and overhead).

Block "D" Class re-cap:

• Course outline
• Intro to H&T
• Student info. sheets
• Tourism Questionnaires

Welcome!

I am looking forward to teaching each and every one of you!