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Download full textWinkler, John D.; And Others – 1983
Along with cost, and hence availability of hardware and quality educational courseware, the major barrier to full implementation of microcomputers is the lack of knowledge possessed by researchers and educational practitioners alike regarding the nature of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes a teacher must have to successfully use microcomputers…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making, Learning Activities, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedBiggs, William D. – Simulation and Games, 1987
Defines computerized functional business games as those focusing on decision making and integration in the areas of accounting/finance, marketing, personnel/human resources, and production/operations. Nine currently available games are reviewed and evaluated in the context of a learning model. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Accounting, Business, Computer Simulation, Decision Making
Peer reviewedFrank, Bjorn – Journal of Economic Education, 1998
Recommends reviewing the 1958 debate between P. A. Samuelson and J. R. Minasian over the controversy involving tax-financed television versus pay-TV. This exercise is a lively way to introduce students to the issue of exclusionary devices for public goods. Includes graphical analysis and excerpts from the original debates. (MJP)
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Debate, Decision Making, Economics
Peer reviewedMerz, Thomas E. – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Uses the various strategies involved in baseball to illustrate basic concepts in game theory. Specifically discusses Willie Mays' base-stealing strategy and how it relates to probability and risk. Reminds students that expected results depend on adopted assumptions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Baseball, Decision Making, Economics Education, Game Theory
Bhaerman, Robert D.; Oliver, Larry A. – 1985
This guide was developed to assist instructors in electronics technologies in presenting broadly applicable nontechnical (often called quality of work life--QWL) skills, such as interpersonal and group process skills, problem solving and decision making, planning, communications, reasoning skills, and organizational management skills. The guide…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Cooperative Education
Warmbrod, Catharine P.; And Others – 1985
This three-part instructional guide was developed to assist vocational instructors in business and office occupations in presenting broadly applicable, nontechnical (often called quality of work life--QWL) skills, such as interpersonal and group process skills, problem solving and decision making, planning, communications, business economics,…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Business Education, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills
Bhaerman, Robert D.; North, Ricke A. – 1985
This guide was developed to assist vocational instructors in automotive repair programs in presenting broadly applicable nontechnical (often called quality of work life--QWL) skills, such as interpersonal and group process skills, problem solving and decision making, planning, communications, reasoning skills, and organizational management skills.…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Business Administration, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills
