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Powell, William – Journal of Education for Business, 1988
The author discusses how to teach database concepts to business students. He suggests using relevant databases with information related to jobs or student interests, so students can learn to use databases while searching for useful information. Several database topics and sources of data are suggested. (CH)
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
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Paget, Neil – Journal of Education for Business, 1988
The author describes the case study method of management education, which provides experiential learning in the classroom. He covers unique features of the case study method, as well as types of cases. Advantages and limitations of this method are presented. (CH)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Experiential Learning
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Brown, F. Dale; Anderson, Carole H. – Journal of Education for Business, 1988
The authors state that business educators should collect student profile data in order to determine how to improve student performance. Types of information needed include (1) reasons for taking the course, (2) career interests, (3) prior learning experiences, and (4) levels of knowledge and skill. Use of this information is discussed. (CH)
Descriptors: Business Education, Data Collection, Individual Needs, Information Needs
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Chiodo, Beverly A.; Hatcher, Barbara A. – Journal of Education for Business, 1988
The authors discuss how to write an effective, persuasive letter to an elected official. They encourage business communications instructors to promote letter writing to their students as a means of political activism. (CH)
Descriptors: Adults, Business Education, Legislators, Letters (Correspondence)
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Dickey-Olson, Patsy A.; Alexander, Wilma Jean – Journal of Education for Business, 1987
The author discusses the method of preparing a television set or a projector to enable students in all parts of the classroom to see what is on the teacher's computer screen. By using this equipment, teachers can help students see the steps they must do. (CH)
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Learning Laboratories, Microcomputers, Projection Equipment