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Economics Ripped from the Headlines: "The Economist" as Course Text
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Moryl, Rebecca L. – Journal of Economic Education, 2021
The author of this article presents an innovative economics course based on current events and news, using "The Economist" as the primary course text. The course constructs shared learning around news in real time to inspire and excite students' ability to see economics in their world. The course supports Allgood and Bayer's…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Journal Articles, Current Events, News Media
HeadsUp! Econ: Making Exam Review Sessions Fun and Effective
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Moryl, Rebecca L.; Gabriele, Florencia; Desvira, Jannet – Journal of Economic Education, 2019
In this article, the authors describe an innovative charades-based educational game, HeadsUp! Econ, and its use for effective economics instruction. Results of a self-assessment survey of students demonstrate that implementing HeadsUp! Econ as an active learning game provides students opportunities to: (1) practice identifying which concepts are…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Economics Education, Review (Reexamination), Active Learning
Pod Learning: Student Groups Create Podcasts to Achieve Economics Learning Goals
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Moryl, Rebecca L. – Journal of Economic Education, 2016
In this article, the author describes a group project to create student-generated podcasts on economics topics. This project provides an innovative opportunity for students to demonstrate proficiency in skills required for the undergraduate economics major and valued in the professional marketplace. Results of a student self-assessment survey on…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Audio Equipment, Information Dissemination, Student Projects