Archives Issue - Nov/Dec 2003

The Way I See It...
In her travels around the country and meetings with business education professionals, Karen Schmohe has a unique opportunity to see trends, issues, and concerns across the discipline.  Karen shares her observations with us in The Way I See It.
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Using Business Education Online: 'Just-in-Time'
What if you could learn at any time, anywhere and get a master's degree in business education online? Would you do it? Education 'just-in-time' when you need it - What do you think?
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Internet Project-Based Instruction
The Internet has changed the way business is conducted both in the office and at home. Employers want employees who can productively use the Internet to perform electronic tasks such as conducting research and accessing resources. Over the past ten years, the number of Internet sites has risen from 130 sites to over 35 million sites. Because of the importance and vastness of the Internet, it is essential that students learn to use effective search strategies.
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The Status of Elementary Keyboarding - A Longitudinal Study
In this technology-driven world, the computer is a vital learning tool for students of all ages, and the use of computers at home and at school is rapidly increasing. Children as young as pre-kindergarten are using computers in classrooms across the country. The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) indicate that students in kindergarten, first, and second grade should have an awareness of basic computer operations and concepts. As states mandate computer literacy, are they also requiring keyboarding instruction that develops efficient inputting skills?
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