Abstract
Professors of educational finance who use state-of-the-art technology can effect positive change in both curriculum and pedagogy. Computer applications for the fiscal management and leadership of schools are both available and valuable. The degree to which faculty members are skilled in computer hardware and software applications is a key factor in shaping the finance course content and teaching strategies. Yet, the results of a national study of 148 professors indicate that mainframe and microcomputer applications are usually not included in the school finance course content. The level of faculty training can be raised through participation in university workshops and by the support offered by the computer industry. Suggestions for teaching software applications in school finance classes range from creating budget spreadsheets in the microcomputer laboratory to conducting project planning activities on mainframe computers.
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