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  Business Education Forum

  Vol. 79 No. 2 (2025)

  In this issue of the Business Education Forum, educators explore how alternative delivery methods are reshaping business instruction at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. The issue features practical strategies for integrating immersive simulations, microlearning, and generative AI into the classroom. Articles examine platforms like LinkedIn Learning, case-based AI tools, and digital credentials as flexible, career-aligned learning pathways. A central theme is preserving the teacher’s vital role—as facilitator, advisor, and motivator—within new instructional models. 

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  Business Education Forum

  Vol. 79 No. 1 (2025)

  Table of Contents – Business Education Forum, Winter 2025 (Vol. 79, No. 1)

  From the President
  Equipping Students for the Gig Economy and Entrepreneurship
  Lori Hauf explores how business education must adapt to support flexible, freelance careers in the evolving workforce.

  Career Centers are Using AI to Help Students Prepare for the World of Work
  Holly Allen & Beka Moore examine how AI tools are transforming resume feedback, interview prep, and job search strategies.

  Intergenerational Communication in Business
  James Robert Blair & Marcel Robles provide classroom-ready tools to teach students how to navigate digital and traditional media across generations.

  Ethics and Generative AI: Implications for Education, Business, and Industry
  Tatyana Pashnyak discusses the ethical challenges of generative AI across education and industry, with emphasis on fairness, privacy, and integrity.

  Elevating Business Education: A Practical Guide for Educators (Forum Feature)
  Joe McClary offers strategies to transform classrooms by incorporating certifications, real-world applications, and technology integration.

  Utilizing AI: Boosting Business Education for Tomorrow’s Leaders
  Brittany Hall shares classroom strategies for teaching AI tools, responsible use, and ethical considerations in secondary business education.

  Resource Review
  How Next Gen Personal Finance is Elevating Business Education
  Wally T. Luckeydoo reviews the Next Gen Personal Finance platform as a free, comprehensive resource for teaching personal finance.

  Tech Savvy
  Prompt Design: Communicating with Your AI “Teaching Assistant”
  Corrine Sweet shares prompt-writing techniques for maximizing the value of AI tools in education.

  Colleague to Colleague
  One Strategy or Technology That Helped Elevate Your Teaching
  Practitioners share practical innovations that improved their student outcomes and instructional quality.

  From the Field
  New Resources from the NBEA Library
  A summary of recent classroom-ready tools and instructional materials added to the NBEA digital library.

  Planbook
  Best Book Ever That Helped You Professionally in Education
  Educators highlight the books that most influenced their teaching and professional development.

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  Business Education Forum

  Vol. 78 No. 2 (2024)

  Table of Contents 

  From the President
  Relevance and Resilience in Business Education
  Dr. Lori Hauf reflects on how business educators can remain adaptable and future-ready while staying grounded in foundational skills.

  The Business Educator’s Role in Career Pathway Development
  Dr. Joseph McClary explores how business teachers can lead and support initiatives that shape students’ career trajectories through curriculum alignment and advocacy.

  ChatGPT and Business Education: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
  Corrine Sweet demystifies generative AI tools like ChatGPT and offers classroom-tested strategies to integrate them meaningfully into instruction.

  Building Financial Capability in Secondary Classrooms
  Wally T. Luckeydoo outlines a step-by-step framework for empowering students with the personal finance skills they need for life beyond school.

  How Business Teachers Can Support Mental Health and Resilience
  Elizabeth Rex and Marissa King present research-backed strategies to help business educators build a classroom culture that supports emotional well-being and academic success.

  Integrating the NBEA Standards with Work-Based Learning
  Corrine Sweet provides guidance on aligning NBEA National Standards with work-based learning experiences to enhance relevance and career readiness.

  Tech Savvy
  Leveraging Canva for Business Classroom Success
  Kelly W. Laas shares how Canva can be used for more than just design—offering collaborative, creative, and professional learning projects for students.

  Resource Review
  Money Experience: A Financial Literacy Platform with a Storytelling Twist
  Wally T. Luckeydoo reviews an interactive online financial education tool that engages students with life simulations and real-world choices.

  Colleague to Colleague
  How I Prepare for the First Day of Class
  Business educators share tried-and-true approaches to kick off the school year with energy and purpose.

  Planbook
  What’s the Best Advice You’ve Received as a Business Educator?
  Teachers reflect on meaningful advice that helped shape their professional journey.

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  Business Education Forum

  Vol. 78 No. 1 (2024)

  Table of Contents 

  From the President
  New Horizons in Business Education
  Dr. Lori Hauf discusses future-forward thinking in business education, emphasizing adaptability and lifelong learning.

  Business Simulations: Connecting Curriculum to the Real World
  Melinda Bunn shares how business simulations can create dynamic, experiential learning environments that mimic real-world decision-making.

  Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Business Classroom
  Jennifer L. Schultz outlines practical strategies to make business education more inclusive and supportive for students with neurodivergent traits.

  AI Tools in Business Education: What’s Worth Teaching?
  Joe McClary evaluates various AI platforms for their educational merit and shares guidelines for incorporating them into business courses.

  The Rise of Microcredentials in Higher Education
  Melissa Clark examines how digital badges and microcredentials are reshaping postsecondary business programs and enhancing employability.

  Personal Branding for Students: Building a Professional Online Identity
  Kurt W. Kennedy & Alisia S. Kirk share instructional strategies for teaching students to cultivate a strong digital presence.

  Teaching Students to Write in the Business Classroom
  Cynthia M. Vance provides scaffolding techniques and rubrics to develop strong business writing skills.

  Unlocking the Power of NBEA Standards in the Secondary Classroom
  Corrine Sweet highlights ways educators can align classroom content to national standards to elevate rigor and relevance.

  Resource Review
  Free Resources for the Business Teacher
  Wally T. Luckeydoo reviews free, high-quality tools for teaching business topics.

  Tech Savvy
  Beyond the Basics: Excel Projects That Build Real-World Skills
  Mitch Watkins shares classroom-tested Excel assignments that simulate authentic business tasks.

  Colleague to Colleague
  Teaching Tips from the Field
  Educators contribute their best strategies and ideas for engaging business students.

  Planbook
  What Book Has Shaped Your Teaching Philosophy?
  Business educators reflect on influential books that shaped their classroom practice.