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Open Officer Positions for 2018: Accepting nominations
We are accepting nominations for the following officer positions: Vice-President Secretary Membership Chairperson Editor of Publications: Journal Please contact Tom Mays at maysta@miamioh.edu if you would like to nominate someone or if you have questions. Self nominations will also be accepted.
Summer 2017 Message
As another school year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on our work over the past year as well as what we can do as educators to improve and prepare for the upcoming academic year. Some of the impacts OBTA members are having are at the state level.…
Spring 2017 Message
Welcome to 2017! Before looking at the new year, I want to take a moment and thank all OBTA members for their support in 2016. Also, let me congratulate Amy Popovich, the OBTA 2016 Business Technology Educator of the Year. Amy is an Associate Professor at Columbus State Community College.…
Summer 2016 Message
While we are in the midst of summer, it is not too early to start thinking about the new school year and the upcoming OBTA professional development conference. Summer is also an excellent time to reflect on our teaching and think about ways to improve student learning. Of course, it…
Open Textbook Library
Are you looking for free teaching materials? The Open Textbook project at the University of Minnesota might be worth a look.
Financial Literacy
Here are some resources on financial literacy US Department of the Treasury National Education Association Investopedia United States Mint Professional development for teaching financial literacy Banking and Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens Stock and Financial Terms
Spring 2016 Message
It’s springtime in Ohio, and that means we can expect all kinds of weather from sunshine and shorts to snow and freezing temperatures. It also signals the approach to the end of the school year. As we wrap up another year, I can’t help but reflect on the changes we’ve…
Free Webinar: Exploring the 2016 National Leadership Conference
Free Webinar: Exploring the 2016 National Leadership Conference: WEB 111 on Mar 02, 2016 8:00 PM EST at: Click here to register. This will take you to a new website.
HB 383 Legislative Update
OBTA—An Association for Business Technology Educators is committed to keeping its members informed of legislation that affects the instruction of business education topics to students in Ohio schools. A recent introduction in the Ohio House of Representatives that presents concern is House Bill 383 (Link: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA131-HB-383). While instruction of economics…