According to research by James Madison University, as much as 40 percent of students are visual learners—that is, they learn best through pictures, flowcharts, videos, and demonstrations. By the same token, students can retain information better when they distill it into some visual format. Read more…
A “tweetup” is a real-life meeting of people who run in the same Twitter circles, and is so named because it rhymes with “meet up.” You can use tweetups to build and maintain your professional networks—and you can use them for classroom activities. Read more…
The online world makes it easier than ever for people to spread the word about their fundraising goals. In this activity, your students will choose a charitable cause, and then use the online widget Chipin to raise funds for it. Read more…
As global environmental concerns have grown over the past decade, students have become more interested in environmental issues and buzz words such as “renewable,” “sustainable,” “green,” “clean,” and “solar power.” But how does a conscientious consumer find out what steps to take to “go green?” What does it mean to “be green?” In the case of installing solar energy to power your home, where does one start? Read more…
Jean Kyle, the state supervisor for business and marketing education for the state of Minnesota, was recently given the 2009 National Business Education Association’s Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to Business Education by a Supervisor. Read more…
SharePoint is one of the most sophisticated programs in the “groupware” field, a type of software that lets different people in different locations work together in a central, virtual place. These tools allow teachers to collaborate on curriculum, and can also be used within the classroom for class projects. Read more…
Businesses use line organization charts to show how employees are managed, and who reports to whom. In this activity, your students will compile line organization charts for various companies. Read more…
