Dr. Roy Johnson JohnsonR@suu

1. Issue-Resolution-Centered Learning in a Multimedia Setting: A Skills-Based Approach to Tax Education Dr. Kevin Barrett Barrettks@appstate.edu Dr. Roy Johnson JohnsonR@suu.edu Dr. Cheryl Knight Knightcs@appstate.edu

2. Design considerations • Problem solving context • Authentic learning • Dynamic learning environment

3. Plan with the end in Mind List skills and content to be demonstrated Plan activities to match the desired outcomes

4. Anticipatory Set • Focus the class • Introductory activities • Recognize the importance of colleagues • Foreshadow the skills to be developed

5. Interrelated nature of the issues Repetitious use of concepts Distribution of tasks across cases Learner as performer Reading Collaboration Expertise forming learning environment

6. Continuous Learning in the Taxation Firm • Continuous testing of experiences • Produces knowledge • Shares

7. Critical thinking learning environment • Authentic taxation situations Bloom’s taxonomy Relevant authority

8. Technology • Power point • Chat rooms • Bulletin boards • Web CT

9. Communication rich learning environment • Oral Communication • Written Communication • Memos • E-mails

10. Interpersonal & Team Building • Group mates • Bulletin boards • Chat rooms

11. Synergy • Collective learning environment • Groups Write Present Jigsaw to expand ideas Expands the number of issues

12. Assessment • Student centered • Rubrics • Development of portfolio • Reflection • Research memos • Mid-semester and final exams in tax returns

13. Research Memos Expertise Expertise Midterm Exam 1 Final Exam Critical Thinking Critical Thinking 2 -- ... 3 Technological Technological -- ... -- ... 4 Oral Oral P 5 Communication Communication W X 6 7 Written Written Foreshadowing Communication Communication Activities Interpersonal & Interpersonal & Team Building Team Building