More than 700 five-minute timed writings were administered to over 350 postsecondary keyboarding students to determine the gross words a minute achieved and errors not corrected. The data were used to establish grading standards for speed and accuracy. (JOW)

Discusses the factors that affect the success of new businesses, what aspiring entrepreneurs must understand, the relationship between entrepreneurship and basic business, the effectiveness of experiential learning, and how to integrate entrepreneurship into business classes. (JOW)

Suggests uses of speech recognition devices in the classroom for students with disabilities. Compares speech recognition software packages and provides guidelines for selection and teaching. (Contains 14 references.) (SK)

Presents strategies for basic business writing activities based on a model that views writing as an art of discovery, that assumes topics are developed intuitively, and that views writing as recursive and not linear. The use of current economic events as a source of writing activities is encouraged. (SK)

The threat of computer sabotage is a real concern to business teachers and others responsible for academic computer facilities. Teachers can minimize the possibility. Eight suggestions for avoiding computer viruses are given. (JOW)

Offers some strategies for teaching accounting at the secondary level, including (1) know your students, (2) assume nothing, (3) maintain a structured but relaxed atmosphere, (4) use simulations, and (5) spend more time on examples, less on lecture. (CH)

Emotional responses affect interpretation of messages heard and raise barriers to effective listening. Teaching students to listen objectively and recognize emotional triggers will help them develop clearer understanding and result in better learning. (SK)

Advantages of multimedia instruction include reduced learning time, cost, and behavior problems and increased privacy, retention, motivation, and access. Disadvantages include cost, copyright issues, and lack of teacher training in its use. (SK)

Advantages to telecommuting are flexibility, control, productivity, morale, quality of life, and, for employers, access to a wider skill pool. Disadvantages are frustration, isolation, sweatshop potential, and resentment of co-workers. Business education should emphasize keyboarding, telecommunications, time management, and communication skills in…

Old technology (the computer) coupled with borrowed technology (television, film, and stereo) complemented by multimedia standards from IBM, Apple, and the MPC Council and linked by new software form a new technology called multimedia, being used in education and in business training. (Author/JOW)

United States educators assisted Czech educators in conducting critical-thinking workshops for Czech teachers. An appropriate definition of critical thinking was formulated and five teaching methods were presented: logic, critical reading, critical listening, rhetoric, and grammar (exemplary use of language). (SK)

Responses from 669 of 1,150 Missouri secondary business teachers revealed high levels of job satisfaction. Most were satisfied with relationships with students but 44% cited lack of support from parents and administrators as a problem. (SK)

Use of digraphs (pairs of letters representing single speech sounds) in keyboarding is facilitated by computer technology allowing analysis of speed between keystrokes. New software programs provide a way to develop keyboarding speed. (SK)

Describes the critical attributes of cooperative groups, tips for implementation, and activity ideas for the business education classroom. (JOW)

Explains how mentoring initiatives can help reduce the impending business teacher shortage and preserve knowledge about effective teaching. Describes steps to successful mentoring, mentoring initiatives, and selected resources. (JOW)