Resources that connect the classroom to real life are vital in sparking student engagement and learning. Research has shown that real life examples lead to deeper understanding, longer retention, and increased engagement. In this session, a blog (http://accountingintheheadlines.com/) containing short news stories, PowerPoint files, and discussion questions all related to accounting in real life and current events will be shared. The materials on this blog are available to be used both in and out of the introductory accounting (financial or managerial) classroom. Some materials may also be adapted to upper level accounting courses. Various uses of the materials will be highlighted (i.e., online uses, in-class uses, etc.)

Speaker

Dr. Wendy Tietz, Kent State University