In this activity, students practice recognizing the different types of noise in the communication process.

Learners study the process used to diagram sentences, and then work through numerous exercises to test their knowledge.

In this learning activity you'll identify acceptable paraphrases of source material.

In this learning activity you'll practice paraphrasing brief, non-fiction passages.

This activity is cognitive. Learners will actively listen to a story activated by the computer. Then learners will take a quiz on their comprehension. Lastly, learners will compare their chosen answers against the answer key to determine how well they really did "actively" listen. (Credit given to Tom E. Wirkus, University Of Wisconsin-LaCrosse for this activity.)

In this learning activity you'll practice filling out an outline and writing your own outline for a speech.

In this learning activity you'll review possessive form of nouns. You'll demonstrate competency by typing in the correct response.

In this learning activity you'll select the correct pronoun to match the given noun.

In this learning activity you'll review how to use possessive nouns and play a game using them.

Students view examples of the correct usage of the verbs "lie" and "lay." They then practice using the verbs in a drag-and-drop exercise.

In this learning activity you'll use active listening skills to answer 10 questions based on a story.

In this learning activity you'll complete exercises matching subjects and verbs in number.

In this learning activity you'll apply techniques for identifying a central idea to a practice exercise.

In this learning activity you can practice writing a technical descriptions of a pen.

In this learning activity you'll write a description of a can opener.

Learners are shown questions to ask themselves before they speak. They evaluate three responses according to the criteria presented. This activity has audio content.

Students demonstrate an understanding of summary writing by reading step-by-step instructions and then summarizing short paragraphs. Examples of summaries that are poorly written, as well as those that are written well, are included.

The learner will identify ways to overcome barriers to critical thinking and problem-solving including false memories, personal biases and prejudices, and physical and emotional hindrances.

In this learning activity you'll generate your own speech outline from the information provided.

In this learning activity you'll explore different reasons to write a memo and how to create it.

Learners read about nonverbal communication. In a drag-and-drop exercise, they evaluate photos of people interacting and determine if the behaviors shown interfere with communication or enhance it.

The learner will identify techniques to use to overcome people-related barriers to critical thinking.

Learn the definition of perception, its process and how it affects communication

Students read about the rules for using commas to divide nouns, verbs, and adjectives when the words are written in a series. They insert commas in a practice exercise and receive immediate feedback.

In this learning activity you'll explore the differences between primary and secondary research.