It is the responsibility of business educators to play the major role in the successful implementation of microcomputers as a component of business education instruction. Utilizing microcomputers to their best educational advantage will depend on proper planning, research, evaluation, and staff development. (NRJ)

Draws transcription teaching principles from Gagne's theories about learning. Recommends 12-16 weeks of instruction, pre-transcription development of related skills, frequent feedback, and use of teaching materials that are arranged to take advantage of learning cycles. (SK)

Because of the projected increase in demand for office workers who are computer literate, secondary business educators should increase their efforts to include training in the use of microcomputers in their curriculum. (NRJ)

Presents a plan that allows business education teachers to interweave subject matter content with communication skills so that students may acquire the ability to speak and write clearly. (NRJ)

Business education can play a pivotal role in the tech prep movement. Tech prep is based on proven practices that have been used in business education. The expanded basics as well as keyboarding/computer skills have long been taught in business education. (JOW)

Examines the two worlds of word processing: a theoretical world found in textbooks and magazines, and a "real" world found in offices where some form of word processing has been introduced. Suggestions for business teachers are included. (CT)

This discussion of the whys, whats, and hows of teaching entrepreneurship includes suggested curriculum sources. (JOW)

Suggests that business teachers should use formal written proposals, a standard operating procedure in business, to make requests of administration for equipment, supplies, programs, and other needs. (SK)

States that the challenge of being a responsible accounting instructor is in selecting an accounting text that effectively reflects the procedures presently being practiced by today's accountants, which will elevate students to entry-level competence. Also states that an accounting text should integrate both the "how" and the "why" of concepts.…

Discusses human factors (ergonomic) requirements in equipment design for video display terminals and the work environment. (SK)

The future of data processing (DP) will depend upon how business teachers handle the subject. A high school DP curriculum should provide background and basic entry-level skills to prepare students for opportunities in this rapidly growing field. (SK)

Teachers should integrate computer use into their classes in the same way they integrate basic skills regardless of the subject being taught. All teachers are obliged to be competent in best deciding how computers can be used in their classes. (JOW)

This article describes the framework and the methodology necessary to instill sound principles of economic understanding in business education students. Basic economic concepts are listed and discussed, as well as effective educational delivery systems such as games and simulations (examples are included). (CT)

Americans must realize the growing importance and frequency of foreign involvement in our lives and economy. In dealing with other countries, we must overcome the language barrier, learn about laws and customs, and deal with living style differences. Business education has a responsibility to lead in these areas. (JOW)

Outlines career paths and education requirements for computer science occupations. Discusses ways in which business educators can incorporate computers and data processing into the curriculum, and can keep themselves abreast of current developments. (SK)