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

In this learning activity you'll analyze an introduction and determine whether or not it was effective. You'll also gain an understanding of what makes an effective introduction.

Students read an explanation of plagiarism. They then read examples of student papers and decide if an original work was plagiarized.

In this learning activity you'll review a conclusion and decide how effectively it summarized a speech. You'll also gain some tips for writing your own speech conclusion.

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

In this learning activity you'll review the general principles speakers use to create a specific purpose statement.

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

In this learning activity you'll apply directions to follow when writing clear "how-to" instructions.

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 object you'll practice three techniques for generating ideas.

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 read a mini-lecture defining external noise and will complete an activity.

In this learning activity you'll explore the four stages of conflict (latent, triggering incident, conflict, new equilibrium) and then creates a similar diagram applying to a specific personal conflict.

In this learning activity you'll review the four main purposes for writing documents: expressive, literary, persuasive, and reality.

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

In this screencast, you will see how the Johari Window works when determining a relationship with someone.

In this learning activity you'll determine appropriate feasibility studies from a list of selected topics.

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

In this learning activity you'll review design errors and learn how to avoid them.

The learner will identify barriers to critical thinking related to internal and external factors after viewing scenarios.

The learner will recognize common gestures and identify the meanings associated with those gestures.

The learner will explore basic human limitations that create barriers to critical thinking including selective thinking, false memories, and perceptual limitations.

The learner will identify the three steps in the writing process and the elements in each step.

Students view information taken from various sources and decide if the material is acceptable for a technical research report. After choosing whether or not the source material is acceptable, the students read an explanation from the instructor.

Learners will examine the four steps to listen actively to improve relationships.