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

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

In this learning activity you'll review the selection stage in the perception process and apply the information to complete an activity.

In this learning activity you'll create a Johari Window.

In this learning activity you'll review definitions then match the transactional communication model element with the definition or example.

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.

Learners examine seven basic human limitations that prevent people from seeing or understanding the world with total clarity. In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome those barriers to critical thinking.

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

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 review the general principles speakers use to create a specific purpose statement.

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.)

Learners examine the seven most common barriers to effective listening and consider suggestions for how to overcome these barriers. This interactive object contains audio.

The student will read a mini-lecture explaining the organization stage in the perception process and will complete an activity.

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.

In this learning activity you'll differentiate between the five contexts affecting communication.

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

In this learning activity you'll explore how to brainstorm a list of ideas related to a topic.

In this learning activity you'll explore the different types of purposes for giving speeches.

The student watches a car move through a city and writes directions based on the car's route.

In this learning activity you'll review an introduction and samples of description worksheets. You'll then select an object and complete your own description.

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 use active listening skills to answer 10 questions based on a story.

In this learning object you'll review information for layman, executive, expert, technician and operator audiences for writing technical publications.