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The Challenge of Recruiting and Retaining Teachers in the United States: Is This a Compensation or Demand Issue?
Author: Morse, Tammy C.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Shortage,Teacher Retirement,Enrollment Trends,Teacher Persistence,Teacher Salaries,Teacher Supply and Demand,Teacher Recruitment

School districts and educational leaders as well as administrators across the nation believe they are facing teacher shortages. There is a widely-held belief that they are facing a critical shortage of teachers, primarily due to recent increases in teacher retirements and student enrollments. However, others believe that this is a superficial conclusion drawn from growing student enrollments, smaller class sizes, and retirements. The assumption incorrectly surmised is that there is not enough supply, in this case, of new teachers entering the profession, to meet demand. Studies looking at both supply and demand for new teachers entering the profession have found that the demand for teachers has indeed grown over the last decade. However, many researchers contend that there is an ample supply of teachers to not only meet, but exceed the demand. This paper explores the two sides of this topic and provides recommendations for administrators and educational leaders.
Addressing Ethics and Technology in Business: Preparing Today's Students for the Ethical Challenges Presented by Technology in the Workplace
Author: Brooks, Rochelle
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Ethics,Social Responsibility,Computer Security,Global Approach,Intellectual Property,Information Security,Computer Software,Crime,Computers,Electronic Mail,Telecommunications,Observation,Data Collection,College Instruction,College Faculty,College Students

The ethical development of information systems is but one of those sensitive scenarios associated with computer technology that has a tremendous impact on individuals and social life. The significance of these issues of concern cannot be overstated. However, since computer ethics is meant to be everybody's responsibility, the result can often be interpreted as nobody's responsibility. Therefore, an effective while still practical moral framework needs to be recognized in order to put computer ethics on a sound foundation for further exploration.
Applying the ARCS Motivation Model in Technological and Vocational Education
Author: Liao, Hung-Chang
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Education,Vocational Education,Student Motivation,Instructional Design,Instructional Effectiveness,Academic Achievement,Satisfaction,Learning Motivation,Attention,Teaching Methods,Relevance (Education),Self Esteem,Early Intervention,Questionnaires,Pretests Posttests

This paper describes the incorporation of Keller's ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction) motivation model into traditional classroom instruction-learning process. Viewing that technological and vocational students have low confidence and motivation in learning, the authors applied the ARCS motivation model not only in the instructional design phase but also in the classroom instruction process of technological and vocational education. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate whether the application of ARCS motivation model to instructional design and classroom instruction of technological and vocational education could bring positive effects on students' satisfaction in terms of instruction objective, instruction material/method, teacher's qualities, class climate/environment, assessment, and overall satisfaction.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Course-Objective Writing Developmental Teacher Training Program
Author: Baker, Russell
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Developmental Programs,Teacher Education,Teacher Effectiveness,Teacher Improvement,Course Objectives,Writing Skills,Program Evaluation,College Faculty,Curriculum Development,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Teacher Evaluation,Accuracy

One of the challenges for educators is composing well-written, specifically stated outcomes of student learning. Developmental teacher training is a program designed to improve the effectiveness of university instructors. The program focuses on improving course methodology by guiding instructors through the development of correctly written and structured course objectives, effective and efficient delivery methodology including implementation of technology as a delivery medium, and proper outcomes evaluation of course effectiveness measured against the course objectives. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of the training. The outline used in the training is included in the appendix.
Profiling a Mind Map User: A Descriptive Appraisal
Author: Tucker, Joanne M.
Date: 2010-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Guidelines,Computer Software,Cognitive Processes,Profiles,Brainstorming,Thinking Skills,Problem Solving,Maps,Comparative Analysis,Surveys,Business,Government Employees,Education,Alumni

Whether manually or through the use of software, a non-linear information organization framework known as mind mapping offers an alternative method for capturing thoughts, ideas and information to linear thinking modes such as outlining. Mind mapping is brainstorming, organizing, and problem solving. This paper examines mind mapping techniques, advantages, and disadvantages of hand-drawn maps and using mind mapping software. Several mind mapping software applications are compared on a number of product dimensions. Survey results provide a descriptive profile of mind map users in education, government and business sectors.
Student-Focused Strategies for the Modern Classroom
Author: Hannay, Maureen
Date: 2010-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Active Learning,Learner Controlled Instruction,Student Centered Curriculum,Leadership Styles,Teacher Effectiveness,Teacher Competencies,Student Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Competency Based Education,Experiential Learning,Online Courses,Computer Mediated Communication,Higher Education,Instructional Materials,Textbooks

As the method we use to measure the effectiveness of educational institutions changes to focus more on learning outcomes rather than learning processes, teaching styles may need to adapt to facilitate this approach to evaluation. This paper proposes several strategies to build a more student-focused classroom including the &quot;servant-professor&quot; model, techniques to measure student-learning outcomes, and active learning. The application of these strategies in the classroom may be one way to place more focus on the needs of the student, thereby generating stronger learning outcomes. The learning systems and technology provided by textbook publishers and instructional designers to facilitate the development of a student-focused classroom are also discussed.
Enhancement of Entrepreneurial Leadership: A Case Focusing on a Model of Successful Conflict Management Skills
Author: Leffel, Anita
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Graduate Students,Case Studies,Conflict Resolution,Cooperative Learning,Teamwork,Models,Success,Failure,Organizational Culture,Skill Development

The purpose of this paper is to present a case study focusing on a new technology start-up firm, founded by two graduate students, an engineer and a business major, who met during their university studies. The case is timely, in that only ten percent of new product introductions result in a profitable business. The causes of failure are numerous and include the following: the market may create failure; inadequate funding and capitalization; and competition from established enterprises. Several research studies also point to rising indications of interfunctional conflict in high technology companies. One reason may be that, today, management teams in such companies are typically comprised of greater levels of diversity in age, gender, ethnicity, education, and life experiences, all of which exacerbate conflicts. New venture teams, especially in a technology start-up, may be united because of the product innovation, but they may easily become disconnected and unrealistic when it comes to the management of the enterprise. The presentation and analysis of a conflict management process herein indicates that the way a start-up team manages its conflicts may have a permanent affect on the success of its entrepreneurial venture. Conflict management does not imply terminating conflict, but involves understanding strategies to minimize dysfunction and enhancing constructive effectiveness as a result of conflict. This case exposed the problems that arise due to the differences in the founders' education, background, experience and understanding of the necessary entrepreneurial mindset for success. By using a model of conflict management that encompasses four negotiation skill sets, including assessment, intervention, resolution and maintenance, their conflicts were resolved quickly and their partnership re-engineered, increasing the chance of their firm's long-term success.
Homeless High School Students in America: Who Counts?
Author: Cumming, John M.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Homeless People,High School Students,Surveys,School Districts,Self Disclosure (Individuals),Predictor Variables,Administrator Responsibility,Adolescents,At Risk Students,Qualitative Research,Student Mobility,Data Collection,Regression (Statistics),Statistical Analysis

After interviewing homeless high school students, the research team in a Colorado school district discovered that many students had not revealed their true living conditions (homelessness) to anyone in the school district. This research team developed an anonymous survey written around the homeless categories identified in the McKinney-Vento federal legislation. Results revealed students who identified as homeless for a portion of their high school years in numbers and percentages alarmingly higher than the district had on file. In fact, over 25 times as many homeless students were identified by this process than by the previously-used district system for identifying homelessness. An equally alarming finding is that very few students identified their homeless status to a teacher, counselor, or school administrator. This article identifies statistical patterns to predict homelessness and provides recommendations for administrative practices.
What Killed This Bank? Financial Autopsy as an Experiential Learning Tool
Author: Hays, Fred H.
Date: 2010-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Experiential Learning,Risk Assessment,Financial Services,Finance Occupations,Banking,Failure,Behavioral Objectives,Operations Research,Critical Thinking,Thinking Skills,Business Administration Education,Business Skills,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,College Programs

Finance students today live in the midst of an enormous financial crisis. Institutions both large and small are failing or being rescued through government intervention. This environment presents a host of learning opportunities for instructors as well as students. This paper discusses financial autopsies as a form of experiential learning utilizing data on actual &quot;real world&quot; banks that have failed. The paper provides a framework whereby a student can systematically analyze data to determine the reason or reasons for bank failure. This stimulates student interest in the subject as well as honing their critical thinking skills.
Major Difference: An Examination of Student Writing Performance by Major and Its Implications for Business Communication
Author: Sigmar, Lucia S.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Communication,Student Writing Models,Competence,Majors (Students),Performance,Performance Based Assessment,Statistical Significance,Undergraduate Students,Scores,Expectation,Teacher Expectations of Students,Writing Skills,Task Analysis,Grammar,Student Evaluation

This study analyzes the writing performance levels of 352 students to determine the extent to which business students are achieving written communication competency and whether differences exist among the business majors. Although most students met or exceeded expectations in format and content on a common writing task, students were weakest in grammar and mechanics, with almost half scoring below expectations across all majors. The findings indicate no statistically significant differences in writing competency among majors. This study also suggests that business communicators can serve as &quot;collegial consultants&quot; in a cross-disciplinary effort to improve student writing.
Quantifying Online Learning Contact Hours
Author: Powell, Karan
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Distance Education,Higher Education,National Standards,Educational Change,Educational Practices,Time Factors (Learning),Time on Task,Institutional Characteristics,Institutional Mission,Strategic Planning,Instructional Innovation,Instructional Materials,Models,Computation,Homework,Interaction,Time Management

Technological and pedagogical advances in distance education have accentuated the necessity for higher education to keep pace regarding institutional infrastructures. Each infrastructure--driven by a common mission to provide quality learning--interprets quality according to standards established by various governmental and accrediting entities. Staying ahead of the technological and pedagogical changes have been challenging for many public higher education institutions, which are continuing to struggle with online course design and delivery modes (Suttle, 2010). Online universities, however, have aggressively and strategically responded to technological and pedagogical shifts across institutional, departmental, program, and course levels according to their institutional mission, vision, and core values. The American Public University System (APUS), a leader in postsecondary online learning, continues to align these foundational components through systematic program and course assessment. Demonstrating commitment to quality, APUS leaders developed the APUS Online Contact Hours Calculator to assist faculty and program directors with the assessment of total course contact hours. Core learning management system tools used to complete in-class and homework projects were apportioned time requirements toward contact hour calculations, thus streamlining the course review process, adhering to governmental and accreditation standards, and ensuring the overall quality and rigor of each online course.
When Government Is No Longer Employer of Choice: What May the Sector Perceptions of Public Managers Be Like after the Economy Recovers?
Author: Boardman, Craig
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Government Role,Government Employees,Employers,Economic Change,Public Sector,Females,Minority Groups,Professional Autonomy,Innovation,Employer Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Public Service Occupations,Questionnaires,Mail Surveys,Predictor Variables,Work Experience,Work Environment,Institutional Characteristics,Gender Differences,Ethnicity,Private Sector,Employment Opportunities,Work Attitudes,Motivation

In today's economic climate, government is now considered by many to be the &quot;employer of choice.&quot; However, employers at all levels of government may eventually lose their recent gains in the war for talent, as the economy improves. Accordingly, it is important to explain how public sector managers viewed the relative advantages and disadvantages of government employment before the economic downturn along specific parameters, including opportunities for women and minorities, managerial autonomy, and employee talent and innovativeness. This paper assesses these views for state-level public managers across a broad range of public services, using survey data that preceded the economic downturn. Specifically, it examines how their past public and private sector career experiences, controlling for their contemporaneous government work experiences, affect their views of the public and private sectors. The study emphasizes career experiences not because past work experience are the only or the most important predictors of sector perceptions generally, but because career trajectory may be the most important consideration for developing strategy for response to government workforce dynamics once the economy improves. Thus, the findings are explained in terms of the related processes of workplace socialization and attitude formation and change, which see public and perhaps also private sector occupational norms and expectations and experiences, past and present, amalgamating to render personal values conducive to favoring one sector over the other. The importance of sector perceptions for human resources management and for broader government workforce concerns as the economy recovers are discussed, as well theory development regarding the career trajectories of public managers.
Lessons Learned from &quot;The Oracle of Omaha&quot; Warren Buffett
Author: Finkle, Todd A.
Date: 2010-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Administration Education,Business Administration,Field Experience Programs,Field Trips,School Business Relationship,Program Descriptions,Economic Progress,Debt (Financial),Federal Government,Government Role,Small Businesses,Investment,Values,Philanthropic Foundations,Change Agents,Higher Education,Opinions

This article documents a trip that was made by students from the University of Akron's College of Business to visit Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and the second richest man in the world at his Global Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. Every year, Buffett invites a select number of schools to Omaha to visit with him and tour a few of his companies. This article discusses the strategy that the University of Akron used to get invited to visit Buffett, the activities throughout the day with Buffett, and the lessons learned from the &quot;Oracle of Omaha&quot;. The trip entailed visiting two of Berkshire Hathaway's subsidiaries; Nebraska Furniture Mart and Borsheim's Jewelers. The students also participated in a two hour question and answer period with Buffett, went out to lunch with him, and each student had their picture taken with Buffett.
Creating a Paperless Classroom with the Best of Two Worlds
Author: Wang, Jeremy Fei
Date: 2010-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Online Courses,Blended Learning,Computer Mediated Communication,Electronic Publishing,Instructional Materials,Assignments,Tests,Student Evaluation,Asynchronous Communication,Synchronous Communication,Course Descriptions,Web Sites,Grades (Scholastic),Teaching Methods,Online Surveys,Student Attitudes,College Students,Higher Education

The information age has presented unprecedented opportunities for educators to digitize traditional classrooms, an evolution that can empower instructors to extend the channels of knowledge dissemination and unleash the learning power of students from the manacles of physical classrooms. Since the early adoption of the Internet technology by educational institutions, various studies have been done to explore the conceptualization of the paperless classroom, focusing on its theoretical framework and impact on traditional learning environment. This paper aims to present a hands-on developmental framework that brings together the best of two worlds--online academic course management and industry-class collaboration into a state of-the-art paperless classroom.
Factors Contributing to Successful Transitions into the Role of a New Superintendency in Texas: A Mixed Methods Triangulation Convergence Inquiry
Author: Jones, Nancy B.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Superintendents,Administrator Role,Models,Administrator Education,Mixed Methods Research,Online Surveys,Focus Groups,School Districts,Expectation,Administrator Attitudes,Faculty Development,Program Development,State Boards of Education,Contracts,Profiles,Administrator Characteristics

The purpose of this study was to examine the factors contributing to a successful transition into the role of a new superintendency in Texas. A triangular designed mixed methodology with a convergence model was employed. The setting was urban, suburban, and rural school districts in Texas. The participants were superintendents of public school districts in Texas. Quantitative data were collected through the use of an electronic survey, while a focus group was conducted to collect the qualitative data. Participating superintendents indicated that the training and education they received had adequately prepared them for the role of a new superintendent and that school board relations were important during the entry period. Analysis of qualitative data resulted in three themes; namely, community, learning, and goals and expectations. In accordance with the convergence model, the quantitative and qualitative results were synthesized and discussed. Based on the results of the study, a need for additional professional development programs or emphasis in college and university programs on the entry period of the superintendency, negotiating the superintendent's contract, writing an entry plan, and working with stake holders was indicated.
Business Education and Gender Bias at the &quot;C-Level&quot;
Author: Miller, Gina L.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Gender Bias,Business Administration Education,Women Administrators,Females,Womens Education,Barriers,Educational Practices,Educational Change,Change Strategies,Sex Stereotypes,Socialization,Gender Differences,Intervention,Role Models,Diversity (Faculty),Familiarity,School Culture,Higher Education

Women in business are perceived to have been successful; however, the numbers of women in &quot;C-level&quot; positions (e.g., CEO, CFO, CIO, etc.) provide evidence to the contrary. This paper examines obstacles to women rising to &quot;C-level&quot; positions and how business education contributes to, but may ultimately help resolve these problems by identifying ways to increase the effectiveness of business education and educators regarding gender bias. Barriers that prevent women from advancement and contributing factors in business education are identified. Recommendations for strategies in business education to reduce, manage, and create awareness of gender bias in the classroom are presented. For educators in business schools, these findings suggest the importance of acknowledging that gender bias still exists and revising business curricula to address this problem, thus better preparing business graduates of both genders to identify and develop strategies for reducing gender bias in the workplace.