Two useful approaches for integrating accounting principles from the manual system into the electronic computer system are the horizontal staging'' and the vertical staging'' approaches. (Author/JS)

Suggests using a programming language approach in the teaching of the introductory course in business data processing. (Author)

Presented in this article are two opposing views concerning the role of data processing in the high schools. (JS)

Use the proposed outline for personal study, improvement of teacher training programs, or select from it to improve the course presently being taught. (Editor)

The teaching of data processing in the secondary school is examined, including teachers (certification, work experience), textbooks (selection, concentration), community (advisory committees, career exploration), students (recruitment, aptitude tests), instruction methods (simulation, audiovisuals, field trips), course content (machine technology,…

Business educators must re-organize the content of their office practice courses and provide expository instruction in the area of data processing. (Author)

Evaluates the way a course has developed in the four years since its inception. (MU)

Discusses an effective simulated program that can be integrated into almost any business and office education class. Presents four goals to be achieved: (1) understanding computer operation, (2) introduction of computer languages, (3) input data, (4) retrieving data. (JOW)

Provides an overview of recent research related to the teaching of business data processing. It identifies the kind of instructional questions asked, the general types of research methodology used, and comments about the research conclusions. (CT)