Prepared for Journal of Labor Research symposium on “Technology, the Workplace, and Labor Relations” TEACHING LABOR RELATIONS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF USING TECHNOLOGY John W. Budd Industrial Relations Center University of Minnesota 3-300 Carlson School of Management 321 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455-0438 jbudd@csom.umn.edu June 2001 Abstract This article outlines possible uses of information technology, especially the Internet, in the teaching of labor relations. Existing and potential examples from labor relations courses and training programs are used to present three major categories of uses of technology: resources for instructors to use in preparing traditional face-to-face courses, technological enhancements for traditional courses, and online or Web-based courses. Logistical challenges are identified and the exciting pedagogical opportunities of using technology to promote active and collaborative learning using diverse materials are discussed. An accompanying Web site ( www.laborrelations.cc/tech/) contains all of the links and additional resources. I thank Connie Wanberg, Daphne Taras, Lisa Jordan, Paul Plaganis, and Bruce Feldacker for their helpful discussions and suggestions.