Enhancing the Learning Experience Seminar At the Enhancing the Learning Experience Seminar, professors are introduced to innovative teaching approaches designed to contribute to the development of students skills important to success in the public accounting profession. Previous seminars have focused on cooperative learning methods and critical thinking skills that aim to help students build sharper analytical and interpersonal skills, develop the ability to work together in teams, and enhance their oral and written communication skills. The format of the program has included presentations on interactive learning techniques, small group discussions by discipline, and the sharing of best practices. Other segments of the program addressed the topics of peer evaluation and presentation skills. In 1999, we redesigned the program to focus on technology.
Technology is a major driver for change in the business world, and in our profession in particular.
Accordingly, we dedicated the 1999 and 2000 programs to the innovative applications of technology in the educational experience of future accounting professionals. The focus of the seminars was to assist in developing a student s ability to think critically, and develop research skills and a framework for life-long learning. The seminars provided a forum for faculty participants to strategically focus on today s technology environment and the challenges educators face in helping their students become competitive in the marketplace. Presentations from the 2000 Enhancing the Learning Experience Seminar are available for online viewing or download. In addition, tax faculty participate in hands-on demonstrations of how technology is used in our tax practice, debate current trends in tax education, and meet informally with our tax partners and professionals.