scholarly journals Real-World Flowcharting Willy Wonka Style!

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-222
Author(s):  
Kelly Noe
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Real World ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Learning Flow

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development, implementation and outcome of a field-based learning flow-charting project that was conducted in an accounting information systems (AIS) course. The emphasis for the project was strengthening the students' critical thinking skills. This paper advances AIS education by sharing a field-based learning project geared toward AIS.

Teaching Business Transaction Cycles Using a Hands-on Activities Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tawei David Wang ◽  
Victoria Chiu ◽  
Yunsen Wang ◽  
Tiffany Chiu
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Class Versus ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Hands On

We present a novel hands-on approach for teaching students the concepts and business processes of transaction cycles. Specifically, the hands-on activities focus on sales and procurement cycles. Upon completion of the hands-on activities, students will a) develop a better understanding of the business processes and business forms for sales and procurement cycles and b) build relevant critical thinking skills. We evaluate students’ learning by providing a comparison between students who learned the concepts of transaction cycles and business processes and performed the transaction cycle hands-on activity in class versus those students who only learned the concepts of transaction cycles and business processes in class. Although the hands-on activities were used in an accounting information systems class, they can also be applied to other business disciplines, such as engineering and project management classes.

The Six-Sentence Argument: Training Critical Thinking Skills Using Peer Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-128
Author(s):  
Julian Kölbel ◽  
Erik Jentges
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Real World ◽  
Logical Structure ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Decision Situation ◽  
Course Of Action

The six-sentence argument (6SA) is an exercise to train critical thinking skills. Faced with a decision situation, students argue for their preferred course of action using a logical structure of exactly six sentences. Through a guided peer review, students engage critically with other students’ arguments and receive detailed feedback on their own arguments. This exercise helps students craft convincing arguments and reflect on their reasoning in a format that can be applied in real-world situations. A key strength of the six-sentence argument exercise is that it can be administered online and is scalable for large courses with little additional workload for the instructor.

The COSO Framework in Emerging Technology Environments: An Effective In-Class Exercise on Internal Control

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany Chiu ◽  
Tawei (David) Wang
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Real World ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Emerging Technology ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Internal Control Weaknesses ◽  
Fine Tune

ABSTRACT We present an in-class scenario-based exercise by which accounting information systems students learn about the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) 2013 Framework. Students are randomly assigned to groups of three to five, and each group receives a list of 17 principles and 17 scenarios. These scenarios are based on emerging technology environments and are designed to illustrate the key ideas in each of the five components. Each group categorizes the principles and scenarios into the five components. For each scenario, students are expected to (1) review the key framework components and principles, (2) understand how each component relates to real-world implementation scenarios, and (3) identify potential internal control weaknesses and risk mitigation. Discussions are video-recorded to evaluate the in-class exercise and fine-tune subsequent exercises. Ultimately, this exercise can help students understand the COSO 2013 Framework in emerging technology environments.

Using Consulting Projects to Teach Critical- Thinking Skills in Business Communication

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clive Muir
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Technical Communication ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Political Environment ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Teaching Business ◽  
Successful Communication

There is more to successful communication than learning the styles and proce dures often found in the traditional business communication syllabus. In this article, I discuss the benefits of using a critical-thinking approach to helping students to understand the complex social and political environment in which business communication is practiced. I explain how communication consult ing projects can be used to examine the context of organizational communica tion. Finally, I discuss the implications for teaching business and technical communication using a real-world, critical approach.

scholarly journals Let Your Students Have A Piece Of The Action: Real World Projects For AIS Courses

1997 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Margarita Maria Lenk
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Real World ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Technology Skills ◽  
Business World ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Research Communication ◽  
Exit Interviews

This paper describes a variety of accounting information systems projects that send students into the business world. The projects are easy to organize and are consistent with AECC recommendations. The students acquire and enhance their research, communication, creativity, teamwork and technology skills. Exit interviews have indicated many benefits to all parties involved.

scholarly journals The Use Of Debates Of Current Economic Issues As An Aid For Developing Critical Thinking Skills

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia T. Papachristou
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Real World ◽  
Student Involvement ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
The Real ◽  
Economic Issues

Economics is exciting because it can deal effectively with critical public policy issues. Unfortunately, this aspect of economics is usually left for more advanced courses. Consequently many students find principles of economics boring and not relevant to the real world. The use of public policy issues can foster greater student involvement in the learning process with a higher level of critical thinking skills.

Simulation

2010 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Istvan Molnar
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Modelling And Simulation ◽  
Core Knowledge ◽  
The Core ◽  
Simulation Education

This chapter attempts to define the knowledge body of simulation and describes the underlying principles of simulation education. It argues that any programs in Modelling and Simulation should recognize the multi- and interdisciplinary character of the field and realize the program in wide co-operation. The chapter starts with the clarification of the major objectives and principles of the Modelling and Simulation Program and the related degrees, based on a broad business and real world perspective. After reviewing students’ background, especially communication, interpersonal, team, analytical and critical thinking skills, furthermore some of the additional skills facilitating entering a career, the employer’s view and possible career paths are examined. Finally, the core knowledge body, the curriculum design and program related issues are discussed. The author hopes to contribute to the recent discussions about modelling and simulation education and the profession.

scholarly journals Can Field-Based Studies Bridge The Accounting Information Systems Research Gap?

1998 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
Amelia A. Baldwin ◽  
Alan Sangster
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Real World ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Accounting Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Research Gap

Over the last 15 years, numerous authors have suggested that opportunities for relevant real-world research are being missed, while a large portion of accounting research lacks relevance. Although most prominent in the management accounting literature, such comments are now increasingly addressed to accounting information systems (AIS). This paper reviews the literature calling for more relevant accounting research, identifies contributions field-based research makes to AIS, considers barriers to real-world research, and calls for a shift toward real-world AIS research.

The 9 Pitfalls of Data Science

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Smith ◽  
Jay Cordes
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Scientific Rigor ◽  
Good Data

Scientific rigor and critical thinking skills are indispensable in this age of big data because machine learning and artificial intelligence are often led astray by meaningless patterns. The 9 Pitfalls of Data Science is loaded with entertaining real-world examples of both successful and misguided approaches to interpreting data, both grand successes and epic failures. Anyone can learn to distinguish between good data science and nonsense. We are confident that readers will learn how to avoid being duped by data, and make better, more informed decisions. Whether they want to be effective creators, interpreters, or users of data, they need to know the nine pitfalls of data science.

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