Describes use of the Lester Hill Office Simulation, a program taught at the Tishomingo County Area Vocational-Technical Center in Mississippi. A fictitious company which provides students with the opportunity to gain realistic office experience in a classroom setting. Suggested ideas and optional activities can be used by teachers as a starting…

Preparation for entry-level employment in today's dynamic business office that does not include at least an understanding of the overall word processing concept may be unrealistic. The author describes a word processing center, the equipment and the flow of work, and makes suggestions for career planning, training, and work experience. (Author/aJ)

Describes the Electronic Office Project that aimed to determine how technology can improve office productivity and how schools can best teach this technology. (JOW).

Discusses nontyping competencies needed in the electronic office and how they can be developed in the traditional typing class. (JOW)

This special-needs program seeks to motivate students and improve their basic skills sufficiently so that they can succeed in school. Further, COLT aims to equip students with a wide range of office experiences, skills, and abilities that will enable them to gain and hold an office position. (Author)

Teachers must be aware that less able students are more dependent for a successful learning experience upon a supportive teacher than their more capable peers. Business and office education teachers are fortunate in that their fields are relevant to student needs and interests and involve much "learning by doing." (SA)