A Study of 33 Gregg shorthand and 31 touch shorthand students (equated according to sex, age, and English ACT scores indicated touch shorthand theory and reading is easier for all students to learn and dictation and transcription rates of the two groups are equal. (AG)

Evidence indicates that economics education is inadequate and business education professionals are in a position to address the problem. Infusion of economic education into the business education curriculum is a realistic possibility. Many business educators already incorporate economics into their curriculum. (JOW)

A variety of techniques available for individualizing instruction that do not require the complete abandonment of traditional teaching procedures are presented for the business education teacher. (LH)

The survival of business education depends on how well we predict the future in developing a curriculum and how well we promote it on national, state, and local levels. (Author)

Word processing can be integrated into business courses, even if the school system doesn't have funds for word processing equipment. The basics of word processing have always been taught by business education teachers; however, it is now time to integrate more specifics regarding word processing skills, terminology, and concepts. (CT)

Describes ways to use the Internet in marketing education and provides a sample lesson plan for Internet activities. (SK)

Shorthand is threatened by office automation and by students who have neither the time nor inclination to spend two years learning symbolic shorthand. However, there is a positive movement to adopt alphabetic shorthand for occupational and personal use. (JOW)

Described and illustrated with examples is some of the curriculum development work conducted by the K-6 career education project of Eastern Illinois University. Four dimensions comprise the category Developmental Dimensions: coping behaviors, decision making, lifestyle, and self-development. Three are Interacting Dimensions: attitudes and…

The Business and Office Career Education Curriculum plan is discussed. Procedures for implementing the project are: identification and review of relevant curriculum materials; identification and development of curriculum materials to fill existing instructional system gaps; revision of existing materials; field testing of materials; and…

Computer keyboards are being used by everyone from elementary students to business executives in industry. All need basic touch keyboarding skills to make efficient use of these computers. The challenge is for business educators to initiate these keyboarding courses at all levels. (JOW)

Describes a successful concepts course for word processing, covering the concepts of origination, production, reproduction, distribution, and storage. Examines a typical unit and discusses career opportunities and the future. (CT)

Four approaches to teaching advanced entrepreneurship in current use are as follows: (1) advanced options such as franchises and buyouts and international entrepreneurship; (2) preentrepreneurship courses; (3) starting a business; and (4) structured experience. (JOW)

Business educators are faced with a great challenge--to acquaint students with new technology and prepare them to function to their fullest potential. The success of the future depends upon training students for the office of tomorrow. (JOW)

Recommends changes in areas emphasized by word processing instructors. Suggests new emphases, skill areas, and competencies where more emphasis is needed, and traditional business education activities which could receive less attention. (CT)