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)

Discusses ways to teach word processing without equipment expenditures. These include development of basic secretarial skills, machine transcription skills, and supervisory skills; and use of model office simulations. (SK)

A plea for meticulous planning in establishing an office training course. (Editor)

Suggestions as to ways teachers can utilize the various products of the NOBELS project. (JS)

Summarized are the most relevant findings of a survey of employers attitudes toward the local business education program. (JS)

As a result of the high unemployment rate, the business educator must review the office training curriculum and reassess priorities. The office training program should not only emphasize basic office skills, but in addition, strategies should be presented which students can use in their job search. (Author/BP)