Describes a simulated model office to replicate various insurance occupations set up in Greenfield High School, Wisconsin. Local insurance agents and students from other disciplines, such as distributive education, are involved in the simulation. The training is applicable to other business office positions, as it models not only an insurance…

Writing with the microcomputer can be exciting and rewarding. To ensure success and improvement, the instructor must prepare students to write with the microcomputer. The task involves an adjustment of teaching methods and a close examination of the writing process. (Author)

Discusses factors to be considered when deciding whether to buy typewriters, terminals, or microcomputers for the school typing room. Factors include (1) objectives of the typewriting program, (2) market needs, (3) student learning methods, (4) costs, and (5) instructional materials. (CH)

Fifteen specific areas for drills which may be considered basic ingredients or rudiments for successful transcription are briefly described. (HD)

Office employees and supervisors need to recognize and deal with the sociological aspects of coalition behavior. The office is no longer a passive participant in organizational affairs. Top-level administrators need to recognize this changed relationship and restructure their policies to deal with the office as an organizational entity. (Author/SC)

A rationale for the need to upgrade high school business programs. (SN)

This feature section contains 6 brief articles on various components of the business education program. (JS)

Discusses the process of developing a viable curriculum for word processing. Points out the importance of obtaining knowledge of word processing employment requirements from those involved in it. Includes information on necessary courses and continuing education needs. (JOW)

Due to optimistic job trends in office education, the business education teacher is ideally suited to teach career education. Students and teachers must be informed of the bright business occupational outlook as well as the capabilities of and the resultant professional opportunities associated with office systems technology. (Author)

Compares two time studies which investigated time problems of office assistants and managerial personnel. Suggests that improving performance in the following five areas will help time management: plan, "prioritize," set deadlines, follow through, and think. (LRA)

Suggests a one-semester intermediate typewriting course for students who have not attained a speed of 30-35 words per minute. It would emphasize remedial exercises as well as exercises on letters, memos, reports, invoices, and other business forms. The student would then enter advanced typewriting, business machines, and communications. (JOW)

The office simulation course can be a very effective teaching method in the small school where schedules, staffing, financing, and community resources do not allow cooperative business education courses. Suggestions are provided for such exercises as an annual report, inventories, proofreading, and customer input data. (CT)

Although traditional secretarial skills are still necessary, new skills and knowledge must be added to the curriculum to accommodate the changes that the computer age has brought to the high-tech environment. (JOW)