Easy Ways for Students to Learn Basic Accounting on Microsoft Excel

June 26, 2014Featured, Teaching Tips & Strategiesaccounting software, e-learning resources, Microsoft Excel 2013 Textbooks, New Microsoft Windows Softwarelablearning

Microsoft Office Excel includes easy to use spreadsheet functionality which can simplify basic accounting tasks. Plus it supports additional add-ons when more sophisticated programs are required. Date importation from outside financial sources and even additional competing software platforms can all be accomplished when handling basic accounting with Microsoft Excel. The program offers a lot in … Continue reading Easy Ways for Students to Learn Basic Accounting on Microsoft Excel →

How Our Accounting Basics Solution Facilitates Learning

June 25, 2014News & Events, Teaching Tips & Strategiesaccounting software, e-learning resources, Labyrinth Learning, learning accounting online, teaching adult students, teaching tips for online course instructorslablearning

When teaching accounting courses, financial information must be conveyed in a clear and concise manner. Here at Labyrinth Learning, our Accounting Basics solution offers an easily understood introduction for students who wish to gain general accounting knowledge but may not be working toward an accounting degree. Often students want accounting basics to utilize as part of … Continue reading How Our Accounting Basics Solution Facilitates Learning →

Learn Why Payroll Accounting is Important for Students

June 23, 2014News & Events, Teaching Tips & Strategiescourse management software, e-learning resources, Labyrinth Learning, teaching tips for adult students, teaching tips for computer instructors, Trends in Higher Educationlablearning

Like so many other occupations, accounting has now become a career choice with specialized fields. There is specific training for areas including construction accounting, tax accounting, and one of the most security sensitive: payroll accounting. When teaching students payroll accounting, it is important they understand how having a separate payroll accounts and an accountant assists … Continue reading Learn Why Payroll Accounting is Important for Students →

Enhance Lessons with the Labyrinth Learning Video Library

June 3, 2014Teaching Tips & StrategiesEducational Uses of Video in the Classroom, Labyrinth Learning, Labyrinth Learning Video Library, Using Video in the Classroomlablearning

Teaching with video tools, in addition to traditional lectures, group work, and assessments, can be an effective way to engage a wide spectrum of learners. However, if videos aren’t used correctly, they can become a “passive” teaching tool and will not have the same impact on your students’ learning process. Here are tips for enhancing … Continue reading Enhance Lessons with the Labyrinth Learning Video Library →

Easy Strategies to Increase Your Typing Speed

June 2, 2014Featured, Teaching Tips & StrategiesLabyrinth Learning, teaching computer literacy, teaching in a computer lab, teaching tips for computer instructorslablearning

Have you been looking to improve your words-per-minute on the keyboard? Here are some quick and easy shortcuts on how to increase your typing speed: Research has shown typing ability is broken down into 80 percent technique, 10 percent speed, and 10 percent accuracy. Proper hand placement technique is vital for increasing typing speed. Practice … Continue reading Easy Strategies to Increase Your Typing Speed →

Learn Why Payroll Accounting is Important

May 30, 2014Teaching Tips & Strategiesaccounting software, e-learning resources, teaching tips for computer instructors, Teaching Tips for New Teacherslablearning

Payroll accounting is a critical foundation of any business. This is especially true now that most companies are required to provide health benefits for their employees. Having accurate and up-to-date books ensure that a company is complying with federal regulations, and it will improve economic transparency for owners, management and employees. Learning solutions, like Payroll … Continue reading Learn Why Payroll Accounting is Important →

How You Can Engage Introverts and Extroverts in the Classroom

May 29, 2014Featured, Teaching Tips & Strategiesassessing student performance, Labyrinth Learning, tips for teaching computer skills, tips on teaching adultslablearning

One of the biggest issues in teaching is being able to engage a large number of students at the same time despite their differences. The teaching strategies that capture and retain the interest of extroverts won’t produce the same results in introverts — extroverts tend to be more eager to participate in the open. Teaching … Continue reading How You Can Engage Introverts and Extroverts in the Classroom →

Using eBooks to Prepare Students for College

May 28, 2014Teaching Tips & Strategiese-learning resources, Labyrinth Learning, teaching tips for online course instructors, technology in the classroomlablearning

Although learning in a classroom environment is the strongest foundation for students, eBooks are a great way to supplement their education. Not only are they beneficial for teachers, but they are a great way to prepare students for college. Here is detailed list on how teaching with eBooks can be beneficial for students about to head into … Continue reading Using eBooks to Prepare Students for College →