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This is an online magazine by Bovee & Thill, authors of the leading textbooks in business communication, published by Pearson, featuring resources for business communication and business writing instructors. For more information about Bovee & Thill texts and the exclusive, superior materials they provide for teaching a modern course, visit http://boveeandthillbusinesscommunicationblog.com. For instructor examination copies, go http://blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com/texts. To find your local sales representative, visit http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/replocator. To contact the authors, use this form:  https://businesscommunicationnetwork.com/contact-us/. To get a free Comprehensive Guide to Business Communication Instructional Resources, visit http://blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com/resources.  Subscribe to a free weekly newsletter of new posts to all 11 of Bovee & Thill’s Online Magazines: http://sco.lt/8kgeVV.
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An Eye-Opening Prediction by Bovee & Thill

An Eye-Opening Prediction by Bovee & Thill | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com - January 5, 2012 11:24 AM

Looking at what lies ahead for business communication, this recent article in Workforce Magazine certainly caught our attention. The consulting firm MBO Partners predicts that over half the U.S. workforce will be independent by 2020!


Reaching that threshold would require an increase from 16 million independent workers today to 70 million in just eight years, but even if the eventual growth falls short of that forecast, the rapid increase in unattached professionals is dramatically reshaping the nature of business—and business communication. . .

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The Ultimate Twitter Guidebook for Instructors

The Ultimate Twitter Guidebook for Instructors | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From edudemic.com - January 7, 2012 12:06 PM

Adopting a new communication tool is not easy. Figuring out the best way you can use Twitter is even harder.


Luckily you are not going it alone. We have culled the following resources from an array of websites that try to help anyone understand and better use Twitter.


If you haven’t yet taken the plunge, perhaps the following 100 resources should help you. . .

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Humor in the Classroom: Reviewing the Research

Humor in the Classroom: Reviewing the Research | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.facultyfocus.com - January 7, 2012 12:19 PM

Should every teacher use humor? These authors say that humor isn’t an essential feature of good teaching. They acknowledge that some people just aren’t very funny—humorless aptly describes several professors and administrators I’ve known.


If you aren’t all that funny but would like to accrue the benefits of humor, consider using the humor of others. You can post a cartoon on a PowerPoint slide and not have to say a word about it. . .

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Three Trends That Define the Future of Teaching and Learning

Three Trends That Define the Future of Teaching and Learning | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From mindshift.kqed.org - December 29, 2011 7:27 AM

In today’s dynamic classrooms, the teaching and learning process is becoming more nuanced, more seamless, and it flows back and forth from students to teachers. Here’s a look at current trends in teaching and learning, their implications, and changes to watch for.

The Future of Teaching & Learning: Three Trends

1. Collaborative
2. Tech-powered
3. Blended


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Bovée & Thill: Web Search

Bovée & Thill: Web Search | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From websearch.businesscommunicationnetwork.com - January 5, 2012 5:48 PM

Here are 345 search engines at your fingertips--all on one page--for quick, comprehensive web searching, developed by Bovee & Thill.

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Educating the Workforce of the Future

Educating the Workforce of the Future | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.good.is - June 20, 2011 11:57 AM

In the next decade, most jobs will require at least some post-high school education. Are we setting students up for career success?


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Using Twitter as an Education Tool

Using Twitter as an Education Tool | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From searchenginewatch.com - January 7, 2012 12:02 PM

Are you using Twitter yet? If not, you may want to read how other educators are using Twitter as an education tool.


For those who are coming up to speed, Twitter lets you broadcast or microblog your messages (140 characters max) to a group of friends or other subscribers, who can receive them as text messages, called a "tweet," to your subscribers and their mobile phones.


Since almost everyone has a mobile phone now this makes Twitter more effective as a communication tool. . .


(Photo: Ron Jones, author)

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The High Earning Potential of College Graduates

The High Earning Potential of College Graduates | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.classesandcareers.net - May 25, 2011 10:03 AM

College graduates have the potential to earn millions of dollars more over their lifetime than do those that did not complete a college degree. See the numbers here!


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Lake Superior State University's 2011 List Of Banished Words

Lake Superior State University's 2011 List Of Banished Words | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.buzzfeed.com - January 1, 2012 8:08 PM

Lake Superior State University's 2011 List Of Banished Words . . .

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Hall of Shame: How Not to Tell Customers That You’ve Made Your Software Easier to Understand

Hall of Shame: How Not to Tell Customers That You’ve Made Your Software Easier to Understand | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
December 31, 2011 1:59 PM

We’d be willing to bet that database software generates the highest profanity-to-mouseclicks ratio of any category of personal computer software. Database concepts in general are fairly complicated, and the powerful software that lets users create and manage databases can add layers of operational complexity.


Any news about improvements in usability is good news, but Microsoft tripped when it tried to explain that ready-made templates in its Access database software help hide the complexity. The introductory screen for an online Access training course begins with this assertion: “If you think databases are hard to understand, you’re not . . . "

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Teaching Business Writing: Which Textbook Has the Best Examples?

From www.youtube.com - December 27, 2011 8:57 PM
Students rely heavily on annotated model documents when they are learning how to craft their own messages. Bovee and Thill texts offer more than 40 annotated...
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See Business Communication Teaching Resources and Methods of Teaching Business Communication.

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What Is the Best Strategy to Prevent Cheating?

What Is the Best Strategy to Prevent Cheating? | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
December 31, 2011 1:52 PM

This recent article from the New York Times addresses the challenge of preventing cheating on homework projects and tests. The use of technology to check assignments for plagiarism and to monitor students during exams certainly seems to be growing. However, not all instructors or institutions buy into this approach, with some advocating the less-adversarial approach of instilling an atmosphere of honor and trust.


This is not a simple either/or question, to be sure, but in terms of overall emphasis, do you lean toward fostering an environment of trust or relying on monitoring systems to prevent cheating? Is the honor system realistic, even if it is the preferred strategy?

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Teaching Business Communication on LinkedIn

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From www.linkedin.com - January 5, 2012 6:21 PM

This group is a discussion forum exploring all aspects of teaching business communication. Members are also encouraged to contribute information about materials they have created.


Join us today!

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Teach Your Students about Infographic Resumes to Give Them a Competitive Edge

Teach Your Students about Infographic Resumes to Give Them a Competitive Edge | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From pinterest.com - February 7, 2012 7:19 PM

Your Resume As an Infographic. A well-designed infographic can be an intriguing part of a job-search package in some professions.


However, an infographic should always complement a conventional resume not try to replace it.


Software is now available that makes creating an infographic resume easy.


(Note: Bovee & Thill's Excellence in Business Communication, 10th Ed., is the only business communication text on the market that illustrates an infographic resume.)

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Workplace of the Future

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From www.cbsnews.com - January 2, 2012 6:20 PM
CBS News video: Workplace of the Future - KHOU's Brad Woodard looks at Accenture's Office of the Future, a space that embodies concepts that focus on the way a younger work force works best. It is meeting space.
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Distributed Collaboration: Work’s Future in View

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From 360.steelcase.com - January 2, 2012 6:22 PM
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Helping Students Adapt Their Writing Skills to Wiki Collaboration with the Bovee and Thill Wiki

Helping Students Adapt Their Writing Skills to Wiki Collaboration with the Bovee and Thill Wiki | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com - April 24, 2013 9:56 PM
Bovee and Thill offer innovative ideas and resources for teaching business communication, so instructors can spend less time preparing and more time teaching.
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The widespread adoption of wikis in both business and higher education is a testament to the collaborative value of wiki technology. However, wiki collaboration does require a broader set of skills than traditional business communication requires. It also requires a different approach to communication, one in which the authorial “me” is superseded by the collaborative “us.”Evaluating, editing, and revising the work of other writers.


Before getting your students started on wiki projects, it’s a good idea to offer some coaching in evaluating, editing, and revising the work of other writers. These tips are helpful in a variety of communication situations, of course, but they’re essential for wiki collaboration.


Before making substantive changes to an article, students should consider the following questions:  . . .


Note: You can give your students the opportunity to develop wiki skills in a secure, confidential environment. The unique Bovée/Thill wiki simulator lets students practice evaluating and revising wiki articles using a real, live wiki editor.


Unlike a conventional wiki, however, this system saves each student’s work separately and privately so that you can evaluate his or her ability to assess an article with numerous built-in flaws and make the corrections needed to improve readability and achieve the “you” attitude.


Click on the title of this post to be taken to the URLs for Bovee & Thill's two wikis.

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50 Ideas on Using Twitter for Education

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From cooper-taylor.com - January 7, 2012 12:04 PM

Here is a list of 50 terrific for how to use Twitter in an educational setting.

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Twitter Handbook for Teachers

From www.scribd.com - January 7, 2012 11:53 AM

An overview of Twitter and ways of using it in education. A Twitter primer with reasons, stories and resources. . .

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How the Internet Is Changing the Way We Learn

How the Internet Is Changing the Way We Learn | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.theatlantic.com - August 18, 2011 1:27 PM

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10 Commonly Misunderstood Words

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From holykaw.alltop.com - June 3, 2011 3:31 AM

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Six Emerging Technologies in Education

Six Emerging Technologies in Education | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
December 2, 2011 5:43 AM

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Bovee & Thill Wiki Simulator

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From businesscommunicationnetwork.com - January 5, 2012 5:43 PM

Bovee and Thill provide overage of wiki principles and techniques, with hands-on experience using a live wiki editor on the text's website. For adopters only.

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Teaching Business Communication? These 11 Stories Demonstrate Why Your Course Should Be Updated

From www.youtube.com - December 31, 2011 3:08 AM

Has the textbook you've been using to teach business communication become obsolete? Most textbooks have been incredibly slow in adapting to this digital age. Bovee & Thill textbooks are the more current texts on the market."

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Hall of Fame: FreshBooks Demonstrates Audience Focus in Multiple Ways

Hall of Fame: FreshBooks Demonstrates Audience Focus in Multiple Ways | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
December 31, 2011 1:47 PM

This blog post from the developers of the FreshBooks online business accounting system demonstrates audience focus in multiple ways, starting with the effort behind the message.


Every business worries about how quickly customers will pay their bills, so FreshBooks analyzed the customer data it had on hand to see which payment terms and invoice messages generated the quickest responses. This alone is remarkable customer service; the audience-focused presentation of the information makes it that much better.


We have annotated a copy of the post that you can share with your students (on two PowerPoint slides).

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