Examined the status of machine transcription (MT) in postsecondary institutions during the 1985 school year. Described the program setting and organization of MT instruction, the instructional methods, material and equipment used, and a scheme for evaluation and grading. (JOW)

Describes a model secondary business education program that simulates an actual office. The program is for senior-level students and provides a transition for students from school to the workplace. (CH)

Describes a four-phase plan of stimulus control to initiate voice transcription instruction and to effect gradual withdrawal from the use of printed dictation. (SK)

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

Since executives are increasingly using visual aids, a course of study in Graphic Communications is proposed which would train secretaries in the preparation of visual aids and operation of audio-visual equipment. (AG)

A simulation of a buying service for a number of retail stores, termed FLAIR, is described as a flexible instructional vehicle meeting the needs of business procedures trainees attending the Southern California Regional Occupational Center. Training objectives, office organization, and the importance of real-world simulation in developing…

Secretaries in all types of employee organizations are likely to compose a wide variety of communication regularly or often and to edit and review the writing of others. The difficulties they encounter can be eased by the self-confidence gained through increased formal education, with or without specialized courses in business communication.…

The article describes the Chippewa Office Services as a means for a student to achieve office experience while on a full academic schedule. (AG)

Word processing is a term that has become popular in office administration circles within the past few years to refer to a systematized plan for handling dictation-transcription activities in the office. (Author)

Some suggestions for adding realism and effectiveness in our business program. (Editor)

Guidelines on designing and managing the instructional system for the clerical program of vocational education. (MU)