Sample HP LIFE e-Learning Integration Plan
Educator integration
of HP LIFE into the
Classroom
College Course Name and Objectives: Business Planning Course
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Demonstrate an understanding of the entrepreneur’s role and impact on the economy.
Describe and demonstrate an understanding of the various legal organizational structures.
Recognize opportunities and be able to complete a feasibility analysis.
Analyze and complete an industry and competitor analysis.
Begin and complete portions of a business plan.
Type of Student: Community College Business Student
Meeting type: Traditional Face to Face course
Required Student Materials: Course assigned textbook; Provided
Selected Articles; HP LIFE e-Learning
Suggested Instructor Presentation Tools: Data projector, screen,
speakers and high-speed Internet; and/or enough computers with
high-speed Internet access for all students to have individual or
shared access
Course Schedule: Sample 18-week schedule
Sample Weekly Schedule and Related HP LIFE Courses
Week
Topic
HP LIFE Module
Week 1
Introduction
Unique Value Proposition
Week 2
Opportunities & Ideas
Your Target Audience
Week 3
Feasibility
Setting Prices
Week 4
Business Plan
Sales Forecasting
Week 5
Competition
Maximizing Capacity
Week 6
Model
Basics of Financing
Week 7
Legal
Profit & Loss
Week 8
Financial
Cash Flow
Week 9
Team
Effective Presentations
Week 10
Getting Financing or Funding
Finding Funds/Presenting Data
Week 11
Marketing
Effective Business Websites
Week 12
Global Marketing
Week 13-18
Business Plan Creation
Available as reference
Sample HP LIFE e-Learning Integration Plan
Sample Classroom Lecture Approach
 Educator plays the 1-3 minute HP LIFE Story segment to the whole class to set the scene for the HP LIFE
Course topic. Then leads the students in discussing the business/technology issues raised by the
opening Story.
 Students work independently on the Business Concept step of the HP LIFE course online; educator
circulates around room answering individual questions, offering personalized guidance
 Educator leads students in discussing HP LIFE Business Concept activity, talking through questions and
sharing ideas
 Educator assigns HP LIFE Technology Skill activity and HP LIFE Course Discussion posting as
homework; students upload course completion certificates to schools learning management system (LMS),
online drop box or brings printed copies to the next class to validate course completion
 HP LIFE Next Steps resources are used during the next class to deepen future discussions
Additional graded activities in the Business Planning Course
outside of the HP LIFE e-Learning Courses
HP LIFE e-Learning is one component of this Business Planning Course. Most will have additional graded
activities to demonstrate mastery of the College Course Objectives. Samples of these additional activities
could include:
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Business Plan Projects
Chapter Quizzes/Tests
Midterm and Final exams
Discussions/Participation/Attendance
Sample Grading Point System
The grading scale for your course will be based on the activities you require from your students and your
individual college requirements. Below is a sample of a basic weighted point system that demonstrates the
importance of the activities you assign, including completion of the HP LIFE e-Learning Courses.
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10 pts = Class Discussion/Participation/Attendance
20 pts = HP LIFE Course Completion
30 pts = Chapter Quizzes/Tests
40 pts = Business Plan Project
A=90-100 points
B= 80-89 points
C= 70-79 points
D= 60-69 points
F= 59 points and below
Developed in collaboration with NACCE.
www.life-global.org/go/nacce