Writing Effective Paraphrases
By Jennifer Madej
In this learning activity you'll practice paraphrasing brief, non-fiction passages.
Identifying Acceptable Paraphrases
In this learning activity you'll identify acceptable paraphrases of source material.
Noise in the Communication Process
By Rosie Bunnow
In this activity, students practice recognizing the different types of noise in the communication process.
Diagramming Sentences
By Deborah Kunkle
Learners study the process used to diagram sentences, and then work through numerous exercises to test their knowledge.
Noun/Pronoun Agreement: Exercise 1
In this learning activity you'll select the correct pronoun to match the given noun.
Listening for Details Self-Assessment
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll use active listening skills to answer 10 questions based on a story.
Listening Practice
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.)
Possessive Nouns
By Wanda Lay
In this learning activity you'll review possessive form of nouns. You'll demonstrate competency by typing in the correct response.
Writing a Sentence Outline
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
In this learning activity you'll practice filling out an outline and writing your own outline for a speech.
Possessive Practice
By Claudia Zins
In this learning activity you'll review how to use possessive nouns and play a game using them.
Using "Lie" and "Lay" Correctly
By Joan Hoffmann
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.
Practice with Prefixes #1
By Susan Herscher
Students practice adding some of the basic prefixes to words in the English language.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches
In this learning activity you'll explore the differences between primary and secondary research.
Mechanism / Ballpoint Pen
By Terri Langan
In this learning activity you can practice writing a technical descriptions of a pen.
Identifying the Main Idea
By Mary Frings
In this interactive object, learners read short paragraphs and then select the main idea of each selection.
Overcoming Barriers to Critical Thinking: Being Human
By Therese Nemec
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.
Mechanism Description: Can Opener
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll write a description of a can opener.
Nonverbal Communication
By Barbara Liang, Andrea Krabbe
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.
Subject / Verb Agreement - Exercise 1
In this learning activity you'll complete exercises matching subjects and verbs in number.
Developing the Central Idea
In this learning activity you'll apply techniques for identifying a central idea to a practice exercise.
The THINK Principle
By Andrea Krabbe, Rosie Bunnow
Learners are shown questions to ask themselves before they speak. They evaluate three responses according to the criteria presented. This activity has audio content.
Confusing Words -- Effect, Affect
The student reviews definitions of effect/affect and completes a practice exercise.
Using "Borrow" and "Lend" Correctly
In this learning activity you'll review the usage of "borrow" and "lend."
Distinguishing Between the Content Message and the Relational Message (Video)
In this screencast, you'll distinguish the differences between the content message and the relational message.
Creating and Formatting a Memo
By Deborah Seline
In this learning activity you'll explore different reasons to write a memo and how to create it.