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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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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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Bovee & Thill's Inner Circle for Business Communication on Facebook

Bovee & Thill's Inner Circle for Business Communication on Facebook | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.facebook.com - January 5, 2012 6:27 PM

Membership in this group is restricted to instructors who have adopted a textbook written by Courtland Bovee or John Thill.


As a member, you will have a first-hand opportunity to influence the evolution of our textbooks and to receive recognition for your contributions, receive personal attention to your specific needs, develop relationships with other adopters of our texts, receive new cases between editions, be apprised in advance of publication about important additions or changes to our texts, and a variety of other benefits.


Adopt a Bovee & Thill text, and join us today!

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New Workplace Currency

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From pinterest.com - December 31, 2011 3:22 AM
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The Schools That Rule The Web (U.S.Only)

The Schools That Rule The Web (U.S.Only) | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.makeuseof.com - November 12, 2011 1:59 AM

List of US Schools that dominate the web through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

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Infographic: Educating the Workforce of the Future

Infographic: 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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How Online Education Is Changing the Way We Learn

How Online Education Is Changing the Way We Learn | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From mashable.com - June 12, 2011 2:12 AM

Online education is a $34 billion business. Here's how it grew so fast -- and why it's so vital for modern-day students.


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Web 2.0 Tools in Education: A Quick Guide

From www.scribd.com - July 18, 2011 7:20 AM

A basic guide on teaching and social media technologies for tech newbies.


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10 Internet Technologies Educators Should Be Informed About

10 Internet Technologies Educators Should Be Informed About | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.emergingedtech.com - December 15, 2011 5:05 PM

These Technologies Are Changing Education. Are You Familiar With Them?


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Characteristics of Millennial Students: What Professors Need to Know

Characteristics of Millennial Students: What Professors Need to Know | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.facultyfocus.com - November 16, 2011 4:58 PM
Millennials are extremely relational. They are more central to their parents’ lives than previous generations and are used to having the adults in their lives show great interest in them. They appreciate it when professors show that same interest, and they seem to be more willing to pursue learning outcomes when instructors connect with them on a personal level.

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Activity Helps Students Understand What They Read

Activity Helps Students Understand What They Read | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.facultyfocus.com - October 31, 2011 12:51 PM
For many college instructors, getting students to read their textbooks is a continuous struggle. Not only are students unmotivated to read, but even when students do read they often lack the necessary skills to fully comprehend the material.

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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.


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Is Social Media Ruining Students?

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From pinterest.com - December 31, 2011 3:24 AM
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Teaching Business Communication on Facebook

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From www.facebook.com - January 5, 2012 6:14 PM

Teaching Business Communication on Facebook was created to improve the quality of business communication and business writing instruction. Join us and share your opinions about topics and issues important to instructors of business communication, ask peers questions, and offer best practices for instruction. Click "Like" at the top of the page to get the site's latest activities..

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How to Use Google Search More Effectively

How to Use Google Search More Effectively | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From mashable.com - November 26, 2011 10:25 AM
Fewer than 25% of students know how to perform a "reasonably well-executed search" of web information. This inforgraphic shares a few essential Google search tips and tricks.

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The 9 Types of Collaborators

The 9 Types of Collaborators | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From cdblog.centraldesktop.com - November 16, 2011 8:46 PM

One size does not fit all. User adoption is no exception.

If you approach your collaboration strategy with a “one-size-fits-all” mentality, your rollout is far more likely to fail.

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Join Bovee & Thill's Inner Circle for Business Communication on LinkedIn

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From www.linkedin.com - January 5, 2012 6:24 PM

Membership in this group is restricted to instructors who have adopted a textbook written by Courtland Bovee or John Thill.


As a member, you will have a first-hand opportunity to influence the evolution of our textbooks and to receive recognition for your contributions, receive personal attention to your specific needs, develop relationships with other adopters of our texts, receive new cases between editions, be apprised in advance of publication about important additions or changes to our texts, and a variety of other benefits.


Adopt and Bovee & Thill text, and join us today!

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Teach Your Students about PDFs

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From pinterest.com - February 10, 2012 12:03 PM

Illustration of Adobe Acrobat Professional in use. Students can see in this illustration that Adobe Acrobat lets reviewers make comments to any document in PDF format.


A PDF is the standard for printable documents on the web, yet Bovee & Thill texts were first, and still one of only a very few business communication texts, to discuss or illustrate it.

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Why You Need PowerPoint 2010 for Rapid E-Learning

Why You Need PowerPoint 2010 for Rapid E-Learning | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.articulate.com - July 12, 2011 3:40 AM
I get a lot of questions about upgrading to PowerPoint 2010.  Most people who ask are still using PowerPoint 2003.  Starting with PowerPoint 2007, there are many features that make the rapid elearning process much more efficient.  I detailed some...

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Wikis in the Classroom: Three Ways to Increase Student Collaboration

Wikis in the Classroom: Three Ways to Increase Student Collaboration | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.facultyfocus.com - October 13, 2011 4:51 PM
One of the biggest mistakes we make in education is keeping the good work our students do hidden from the public. While professors are supposed to make public their research to advance understanding in their field, student work is only seen by the instructor and the student. Why not make the best work public? Not only does this encourage students to do better work, but also makes that work a resource for future students. Other students can benefit from the work, and it can serve as a model of what the instructor wants from students.

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Seven Keys to Improving Teaching and Learning

Seven Keys to Improving Teaching and Learning | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.facultyfocus.com - October 13, 2011 4:29 PM
Most students hate cumulative exams, largely because of the sheer volume of course material they need to study and demonstrate proficiency in.

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