82nd OBTA/NCBEA Conference Program
Exploring New Worlds in
Business Technology Education
Session Facilitators Needed This is an opportunity for attendees to become involved in the conference. Kelly Cavanagh, ITT Technical Institute, Hilliard, Ohio, is coordinating this important part of the conference. Session facilitators are needed for each session. This consists of picking up the biographical information and presenter award(s) from Kelly prior to their assigned session, introducing the presenter(s) of the session, assisting the speaker with handouts during their presentation, gathering session evaluation forms at the conclusion of the session, and returning the session evaluation forms to the registration table following the session. Contact Kelly at kmcavanagh@itt-tech.edu, to volunteer and provide the necessary information so your name can appear in the conference program. |
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Conference Sessions |
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9:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. |
Using Inquiry-Based Learning Methods in Secondary and Post-Secondary Business Education - Session I
Want to put your students in the driver’s seat when it comes to learning? Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford PAS) has developed everything you need to make that happen. Using inquiry-based learning methods, the Ford PAS curriculum contains everything you need to implement this amazing curriculum package in your classroom. This workshop will be delivered using the inquiry-based model and will show you how to use the resources provided by Ford PAS. No matter whether you teach middle-school, high-school, or post-secondary, there is something for you in Ford PAS; and you will leave ready to use the curriculum. |
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10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. |
Rubrics the Moodle Way
Do you Moodle? If so, this session will demonstrate how to create and utilize rubrics using Moodle. Posting a rubric in Moodle allows students to access it at their convenience. It also enables students to cross-check their work with the standards and points that the instructor has established. Entering graded work through the Moodle rubric will also be demonstrated. Multiple rubrics can be created for all types of assignments, from offline assignments to single and multiple file uploads. |
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The Classroom: A Global Environment
At Columbus State, we believe that our population mirrors that of the world. Our students represent a diversity of culture, language, age, accessibility, and learning styles. Does your learning environment welcome students of varying ages, backgrounds, and cultures? Do you know the individual learning styles of your students, and does you teaching method(s) match the learning styles of the entire group? Please join me for discussion and activities. Be prepared to share your best practices regarding learning styles and diversity in the classroom! |
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Hands-on |
Conquering The Features of Web 2.0 Tools
Utilizing features and functions of Web 2.0 Tools—explore how to use Google Docs to create documents, spreadsheets, slideshows, and more! Upload from and save to your desktop; edit anytime, from anywhere; pick who can access your documents; share changes in real time; and store files securely online in this hands-on session. |
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1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. |
Using Inquiry-Based Learning Methods in Secondary and Post-Secondary Business Education - Session II
This is a continuation of the 9:30 session. If you did not attend the previous session, feel free to join us. We will provide a brief overview of the Ford PAS curriculum and unpack a second Ford PAS Module Activity. Those that attended the 9:30 session are also welcome to attend for the second module unpacking. |
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1:00 p.m. – |
From “Sage to the Stage” to “Edu-tainer”
Until students can articulate what they have learned, how do we as faculty know they really got it? Millennium students live in a fast-paced, high tech, instant gratification world. Discover techniques that move from the traditional lecture method of presenting content to more interactive learning strategies in this hands-on session. Share your successes as we discuss how to access student learning in the 21st century. |
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Using United Streaming Media in PowerPoint
Taking ordinary classroom reports and PowerPoint presentations to a new level, elements of good design, and showing teachers how to use United Streaming media clips within PowerPoint will be given in this small group presentation. Attendees will learn how to create informative PowerPoints using these educational movies for classroom use. Teachers will love this session to create more dynamic and informative lessons, and your students will love this as a lesson by creating their own PowerPoints on a topic of their interest. |
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Ohio’s Perkins IV Plan
Ohio is entering the second year of the 5-year Perkins IV Plan. With implications for both secondary career-technical and post-secondary business education, discussion will center around the plan in terms of where we are now, what has already been done, and what is yet to be completed. Attend this session to find out how your program/class fits into the plan and what you need to do to meet the requirements of the plan. |
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2:00 p.m. – |
Explore a Professional Career Internship Course for High School Students
Learn about a Career and Technical Education course that Indiana offers to upper high school students to explore careers. Attendees will receive a CD that includes: the Indiana course description, instructor handbook, course standards, and forms. The course handbook includes a resource list and suggested seminar topics. |
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Live It. Learn It. Using interactive financial literacy software for 21st Century career preparation and life skills education
Show me the money! Financial literacy is crucial not only to achieve personal success in life, but for our collective economic prosperity. Explore how interactive personal finance software elevates lessons and provides learners of all types experience with the most important financial concepts needed for business and life. |
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Exploring the New Obama Administration & Leadership of the U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education will share information concerning current and proposed education initiatives of the new administration. Attend this session to learn strategies for promoting business technology and business teacher education. Attendees will receive current information to use when promoting business education to students, school administrators, policymakers, and the business community. Bring your American spirit and be prepared to engage in a lively discussion—door prizes will be awarded! |
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2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Exploring Online and Hybrid Course – Triumphs, Treachery, and Tools
Online classes and hybrids are starting up everywhere. How can you transfer classroom activities to the online environment? What strategies can you use to keep students engaged? How can you prevent the course from becoming an independent study for the student or an overwhelming amount of work for you as the teacher? In this session we will explore what has worked well, pitfalls and problems to avoid, and some tools that can help you facilitate your online or hybrid courses in this brave new world! |
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Hands-on |
Creating Online Surveys To Find Data
Google Docs, Survey Monkey, and Surveygizmo…survey what? In this hand-on session utilize features and functions of several online survey tools to gather useful information and data. |
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3:00 p.m. – |
Exploring Successful Strategies and Management of a Student Organization
Learn the management and leadership strategies that a local Business Professionals of America chapter advisor uses to operate a successful chapter on the regional, state, and national levels. This chapter utilizes student officers, officer orientation training, a parent association, an alumni division, and service projects. This chapter has received the National Quality Chapter Distinction Award for the past three years. |
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Exploring the New World of Second Life in Business Technology Education
The use of virtual worlds is one of the newest worlds to explore in business technology education. Many business educators are still trying to answer the following questions about Second Life—a 3-D virtual world: What is it? How can I use it in my classes? How is it used in the workforce? In this session, we’ll answer these questions and explore Second Life as a technology tool. |
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10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. |
NCBEA Leadership – How do I get involved?
Join the state presidents from the eight states in the North Central region of the National Business Education as they engage in dialogue and sharing about things happening in their states. Learn how to get involved in your state association. |
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WeSeed: A Revolutionary Way to Teach about the Stock Market
WeSeed is a revolutionary new way to teach about the Stock Market. Launched in January 2009, WeSeed is a completely free website that introduces students to the world of investing through the lens of products they already know and love. This demonstration will provide teachers with a “walking tour” of WeSeed site including step-by-step instructions for establishing a private Classroom Group for their students as well as competitive teams within their classes. Every participate will receive a WeSeed teacher tote bag and a CD containing free WeSeed Lesson Plans. |
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The Bail Out: How did we get into this mess!
In today’s economy, many are wondering how we got into the mess we are in. In this presentation, we will be using an “appropriate” YouTube video that discusses in plain English, just how we got into the mess and after view the presenters will use a simulation that will demonstrate the causes and effects of the bail-outs. |
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11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. |
Modernizing Business Education
This presentation will consist of a discussion focusing on the modernization of business education curriculum to keep pace with the technological advances that have transformed the nature of work. Tomorrow’s jobs will require more knowledge, better skills, and more flexible workers than ever before. As business education teachers, we need to move beyond soft skills and explore the new worlds in business technology education. Career clusters that link what students learn in school with knowledge and skills they need for success in college and future careers will be discussed. Come ready to share your ideas with other. |
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MoneySKILL® - Linking High School Students with Personal Finance Skills
MoneySKILL, a free 34-module online course, teaches personal finance life skills in income, expenses, saving, credit and insurance. The workshop will cover instructor and student registration, module selection, retaking a module, importing class roster, generating a certificate of completion, and the electronic grade book. |
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Insurance Education Institute: A Learning Vacation Dr. Jane E. Briggs, Eastland Career
Center, Groveport, OH |
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Business Education in Ohio – What’s New?
This session will provide the most current information related to business education in Ohio. Topics that will be included are program design, content standards, program of study development, innovative delivery options, teacher licensure, and other related topics. |
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NCBEA Annual Business Meeting
All NCBEA members are encouraged to attend this annual business meeting to hear what is happening in the North Central region. NCBEA will need your votes on bylaws changes. OBTA members and guests are invited to attend as well. |
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3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
OBTA—An Association for Business Technology Educators Annual Business Meeting
All conference attendees are welcome to attend the OBTA annual business meeting. OBTA Officer & Committee Reports will be disseminated. OBTA Officer Elections will be held. Don’t miss the Raffle and Silent Auction drawings during the meeting! |
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