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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 screencast, you'll distinguish the differences between the content message and the relational message.

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.

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 interactive object, learners read short paragraphs and then select the main idea of each selection.

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

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

Students practice adding some of the basic prefixes to words in the English language.

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.

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

In this learning activity you'll identify correctly formatted MLA citations.

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

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 review the rules for using commas to divide nouns written in a series and complete an activity.

In this learning activity you'll review the usage of "borrow" and "lend."

Learners read the definitions of the prepositions "in," "on," and "at" and view examples of how these words are used. They then complete an exercise by inserting the prepositions into sentences.