Economics
Time online is time well-spent with ODYSSEYWARE Economics. Recently updated with a new design and contemporary examples, this semester-length course provides students with a strong foundation in basic economic principles. From macro to micro economics, students will study scarcity, economic roles of individuals, factors that affect supply and demand, market structures, and regulation. Concise and interactive, this curriculum is packed with practical information and multimedia learning tools to engage students and support academic excellence in public and charter schools.
Give a Testimonial Share This Page Your high school students will enjoy learning about finances with ODYSSEYWARE Economics. This dynamic curriculum covers the topics of economics and decision making, the roles of consumers, producers, labor, and the government, the Federal Reserve, competition, the macroeconomy, and other economic issues here and abroad. As part of a comprehensive curriculum, this course is loaded with clickable video clips, learning games, and a useful "text-to-speech" feature that enables student to highlight text and hear it read back to them by the computer. Projects, quizzes, and tests also are included in this interactive online course.
With ODYSSEYWARE, teachers are given digital tools of their own to enrich the process of teaching. Time-saving administrative and instruction applications allow them to use their time economically. Automatic grading and recordkeeping conveniently record student assignments and scores, and an assignment screen with adaptable views allows both teachers and students to set priorities and get organized with a glance at their computer monitor. ODYSSEYWARE is a revolutionary eLearning environment adaptable to the needs of every student in every school. Available online all the time, it's designed to engage the digital generation.
"I greatly appreciate the wide variety of courses offered and the frequency that new courses are added. ODYSSEYWARE is a complete online curriculum solution for schools, and it's geared to meet the needs of all students."
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