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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

In this learning activity you'll brainstorm and compose a list of speech topics.

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.

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 recognize common gestures and identify the meanings associated with those gestures.

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.

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

The learner will...identify the qualities of a person with integrity and the importance of integrity within a work team.

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 explore communication tendencies from a list and identifies them as typically “male” and “female”.

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

In this activity, you will practice choosing assertive responses to conflict.

In this learning activity you'll explore five types of power: legitimate, referent, coercive, reward, and expert.