Discusses the advantages of having an online school store including ease of access, longer hours, and reduced and/or flexible staffing. Offers suggestions for starting an online store including selection of an Internet service provider.(JOW)

Discusses the importance of proofreading skills for the word processor operator. Includes exercises. (JOW)

Bookkeeping and accounting courses at the high school level provide certain advantages: as preparation for entry-level jobs in business, as opportunity for career exploration, and as an addition to a student's general education background. (AG)

Focuses on instructional approaches to teaching entrepreneurship. (JOW)

Of the traditional approaches to teaching accounting--single entry, journal, "T" account, balance sheet, and accounting equation--the author recommends the accounting equation approach. It is the foundation of the double entry system, new material is easy to introduce, and it provides students with a rationale for understanding basic concepts.…

Offering two levels of accounting results in a broader base of student enrollment. Reiterating theory, giving practical examples, and stressing "why" as well as "how" enable the instructor to foster the environment the students need. The teacher must also instill self-confidence in the students. (JOW)

Argues that students should be given mathematics credits for completing accounting classes. Demonstrates that, although the terminology is different, the mathematical concepts are the same as those used in an introductory algebra class. (JOW)

A study was undertaken to determine the gross words per minute achieved and errors made on timed writings completed by keyboarding students at the middle/junior high school, beginning high school, and advanced high school level with error correction as part of the input process. (JOW)

Discusses the advantages of using video presentations as marketing tools. Includes information about video news releases, public service announcements, and sales/marketing presentations. Describes the three stages in creating a marketing video: preproduction planning; production; and postproduction. (JOW)

Discusses strategies for providing students with current computer software technology including acquiring previous versions of software, obtaining demonstration software, using student versions, getting examination software, buying from mail order firms, buying few copies, exploring site licenses, acquiring shareware or freeware, and applying for…

About 90 percent of the total impact of a message will come from its nonverbal aspects. Nonverbal communication must be viewed in the total context of a situation. (JOW)

Discusses the need for entrepreneurs to understand basic economics principles. Indicates that business education has a role in preparing entrepreneurs in marketing, management, and accounting. Lists key economic generalizations that individuals should understand before assuming the role of entrepreneur. (JOW)

With microcomputers becoming more readily available and the forecast for a growing need for a computer literate society, business education teachers should be ready and willing to accept the challenge of preparing students for the information age. (Author)

Discusses an approach to teaching typewriting that may result in higher student achievement by having students spell out loud newly presented keys during keyboard instruction. (JOW)