Vol. 78 No. 1 (2024): Business Education Forum

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.