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Strategies for Teaching Personal Finance to Technical Leaders of All Ages Carmen Pedersen Elizabeth Espino Karen Alexander, Ph.D. #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Benefits of Financial Literacy Cash management Debt management Planning for retirements Saving plans Credit usage #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Benefits of Technology Accessible to younger generation Abundant resources Easiness in teaching (TeachThought, 2013) Improves student interest in content (TeachThought, 2013) Learning becomes enjoyable (TeachThought, 2013) Compliments child’s learning style (TeachThought, 2013) #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Putting Them Together Help students and low socioeconomic communities Break poverty cycles #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Resources that Teach Financial Literacy and Allow for Practice Ages 5-10 #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Lesson Topics How Money Works Basic Savings Spending #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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PiggyBot by BancVue, Ltd. #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/piggybot/id84415 1884?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/piggybot/id84415 1884?mt=8 Virtual Balance Smart Money Management Track Allowance Spending & Saving Three Accounts: ›Spend-It ›Share-It ›Save-It
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PiggyBot by BancVue, Ltd. #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Money Island by BancVue, Ltd. App: http://www.bancvue.com/financial- literacy/moneyisland.htmlhttp://www.bancvue.com/financial- literacy/moneyisland.html Fun into Financial Literacy Real Life Principals of Financial Planning Parent & Teacher Center Curriculum Build Skills: ›Saving & Spending ›Earning & Investing ›Using Credit Wisely #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Money Island by BancVue, Ltd. #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Apps by Green $treet Commons #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy App: http://greenstreetcommons.comhttp://greenstreetcommons.com Users › Educators, Parents, Grandparents, & Children from 5-8 years Real Life Principals of Financial Presentation Learn Essential Money & Math skills: ›Setting Goals ›Budgeting ›Earning Money ›Saving & Spending Decision Making ›Giving to Charity #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Apps by Green $treet Commons #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Resources that Teach Financial Literacy and Allow for Practice Ages 11-17 #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Lesson Topics Basic Financial Literacy Budgeting Tracking expenses Saving Spending Credit #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Financial Football HD by Practical Money Skills & Visa #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy App: http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/trainingcamp/ff/ http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/trainingcamp/ff/ Test Money Management Skills ›Answer Financial Questions that allow you to move downfield & score touchdowns. Lessons Provided for Educators Ages 11-18+ years old. Key Concepts : ›Saving & Spending ›BUdgeting ›Wise use of Credit
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Financial Football HD by Practical Money Skills #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Texas Reality Check by: Texas Education Agency #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy App: http://www.texasrealitycheck.comhttp://www.texasrealitycheck.com Selecting the right career for a person’s Spending Needs Reality Check ›Buying “Stuff” Future Salary Occupation DIrect
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Texas Reality Check by: Texas Education Agency #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Practical Money Skills Calculators by Visa #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy App: http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/calculators/http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/calculators/ Explore Financial Information using Calculators For all Ages Type of Calculators: ›Auto ›Budget & Goals ›Career & Retirement ›Family & Life ›Education & College ›Many More
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Practical Money Skills Calculators by Visa #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Resources that Teach Financial Literacy and Allow for Practice Ages 18-25 #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Lesson Topics Financial Literacy Budgeting Tracking expenses Saving Spending Debt Credit #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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MintGrad by Mint.com http://www.themintgrad.org/ http://www.themintgrad.org/ Assess your knowledge with financial quizzes Calculate and pay down your debt Learn about your spending habits and budget busters Develop a budget and savings goal Learn about practical investment strategies Start a savings plan Read a blog about finances for young adults Socialize about money using #hashtags, e-cards, and social media #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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MintGrad by Mint.com #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Personal Financial PlanWIZ by PF Wiz LLC App: http://pfwiz.com/financial-planning-wiz/http://pfwiz.com/financial-planning-wiz/ Set goals Track your income, assets, debt, and retirement savings Performs “what if” analyses Provides tips on wealth, cash flow, and goals Emails results as a pdf #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Personal Financial PlanWIZ by PF Wiz LLC #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Bill Guard App: https://www.billguard.com/https://www.billguard.com/ Tracks your spending Notifies you about potential fraudulent purchases and data breaches Alerts you about potential identity theft Analyzes spending Contacts card companies in the case of fraudulent purchases Offers $1 million in identity theft protection** Best Finance App of 2014- Google PlayStore #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Bill Guard #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Resources that Teach Financial Literacy and Allow for Practice Ages 25+ #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Lesson Topics Financial Literacy Budgeting Tracking expenses Saving Spending Debt Retirement Investing #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Mint Personal Finance by Mint.com App or Website: https://www.mint.com/https://www.mint.com/ Develop a budget Tracking spending Receive bill reminders Pay your bills Check your credit score Receive customized tips for money management and improving your credit #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Mint Personal Finance by Mint.com #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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MyHome ScrAPPbook by National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) App: http://www.insureuonline.org/insureu_games_apps.htm http://www.insureuonline.org/insureu_games_apps.htm Take inventory of household items for insurance purposes ›Pictures ›Descriptions ›Bar Codes or Serial Numbers ›Purchase Date and Price Includes tips #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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MyHome ScrAPPbook by National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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WreckCheck by National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) App: http://www.insureuonline.org/insureu_games_apps.htm http://www.insureuonline.org/insureu_games_apps.htm Guides you through steps to take following a car accident Stores information Records current location, photos, and audio Creates an accident report Provides tips for filing and following up on a claim #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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WreckCheck by National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Retire Logix by Oltis Software, LLC. App: http://www.retirelogix.com/http://www.retirelogix.com/ Interactive retirement calculator Accounts for income (benefits, pension, annuities, assets), wants, needs, taxes, and inflation over a number of years Provides a report of financial information and need #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Retire Logix by Oltis Software, LLC. #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Resources that Teach Financial Literacy and Allow for Practice Educational Tools #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FagVSQlZELY&sns=e m #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Student Instructions: Technology Application Reviews Select an educational app related to your instructional area/s to review. Share and discuss reviews via the Blackboard discussion tool by the designated date. Reviews should include: 1. Correct APA citation of the app site 2. Brief summary of the app’s functions (1-2 paragraphs) 3. Personal reaction to the app (1 paragraph) 4. Implications for your practice (1 paragraph) One page single spaced or two pages double spaced will be sufficient. Reviews will be worth 10 points each. #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Live Binder: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1602230&backurl =/shelf/my #LetsTeachFinancialLiteracy
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Sources TeachThought. (2013). Making The Gamification Of Financial Literacy Work. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
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Authors Carmen Pedersen Texas Tech Doctoral Student Carmen.Pedersen@ttu.edu (706) 340-7049 Elizabeth Espino Texas Tech Master's Student Elizabeth.Espino@ttu.edu (806) 401-9609
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