Experience with mass sections in the Introduction to Business Data Processing course at the University of New Orleans has been positive. The innovations described in this articles have not only helped to conserve scarce resources but have, in the author's opinion, provided the potential for a more effective and efficient course. (HD)

This section on occupational topics presents ten writers' on problems and methods of teaching in occupational Programs. (JS)

The author urges educators to take a look at curriculums, individual courses, the needs of business, the job opportunties generated by word processing and data processing technology, and the goals and aims of the actual teaching-learning strategies which are created and take place in the classroom. (CT)

The author presents information and issues about electronic funds transfer (an area that may be unfamiliar to business education teachers) that can be incorporated into the business education curriculum. (BP)

Notes six phenomena occurring in today's offices that will necessitate the office of the future. Describes the office of the future and outlines its characteristics and characteristics needed by future office employees. (SH)

In this feature section are articles on the various programs found within business education. (JS)

Included in this feature section are brief articles on the various aspects of the business education program. (JS)

This feature section of the Forum includes short articles on various aspects of the business education program. (JS)

Articles concerning the various areas of business education present possible solutions to some of the common problems of business education teachers. (MU)

The views of 13 writers on various teaching and research areas in business education are presented in this section on selected occupational topics. (JS)

Describes a data processing (DP) curriculum for secondary and postsecondary schools with a mini-unit series especially designed for the business education teacher. The miniseries units cover basic DP concepts and functions, historical development, common features of DP systems, programing concepts, documentation, DP applications, and careers in…

The National Shorthand Reporters Association accreditation guidelines for court reporter internships are listed and discussed. In addition to these guidelines, it is suggested that a court reporter internship should teach professionalism and expose the students to computer-aided transcription. Coordinators should make use of advisory committees…

Key elements of a business data processing program at the high school level includes relevant curriculum, the active support and involvement of business, interested students, and qualified faculty. The article discusses these elements and the need for program acceptance and evaluation. (MF)

Included in this feature section are selected articles on various aspects of the business education program. (JS)