Virtual Office Hours (VOH) in accounting coursework: Leveraging technology to enhance an integrative learning environment

Journal of Accounting Education

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 1-13

  Lillie, Richard E ^a   Wygal, Donald E ^b  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b RIDER UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Accessibility; Accounting Education Change Commission; Advising and guidance; Communication channels; Practice environment; Preparation and organization of teaching; Skills development; Student engagement; Student centered; Technology

Indexed keywords

EID: 82155168221     PISSN: 07485751     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccedu.2011.10.002     Document Type: Article

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