Listening Practice
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
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.)
Noise in the Communication Process
By Rosie Bunnow
In this activity, students practice recognizing the different types of noise in the communication process.
The Johari Window
By Kathy Henning
In this learning activity you'll create a Johari Window.
Developing the Central Idea
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
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.
Listening for Details Self-Assessment
In this learning activity you'll use active listening skills to answer 10 questions based on a story.
Writing a Topic Outline
In this learning activity you'll generate your own speech outline from the information provided.
Building Relationships Through Active Listening
By VickyWeiland
Learners will examine the four steps to listen actively to improve relationships.
Overcoming Barriers to Critical Thinking: People-Related Obstacles
By Therese Nemec
The learner will identify techniques to use to overcome people-related barriers to critical thinking.
Perception - Understanding the World Around You
Learn the definition of perception, its process and how it affects communication
Mechanism / Ballpoint Pen
By Terri Langan
In this learning activity you can practice writing a technical descriptions of a pen.
Mechanism Description: Can Opener
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll write a description of a can opener.
Evaluating Sources for the Technical Research Report
By David Wehmeyer
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.
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.
Intercultural Communication: Gestures
By Elizabeth Jones
The learner will recognize common gestures and identify the meanings associated with those gestures.
Integrity in Work Teams
By Andrea Krabbe
The learner will...identify the qualities of a person with integrity and the importance of integrity within a work team.
Describing the Transactional Communication Model
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll review definitions then match the transactional communication model element with the definition or example.
Transactional Communication Model: Assessment Activity
In this learning activity you'll outline a conversation using the transactional communication model.
The Question and Answer Period
In this learning activity you'll explore the guidelines for an effective question and answer period after giving a speech.
Determining the Specific Purpose of Your Speech
In this learning activity you'll review the general principles speakers use to create a specific purpose statement.
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.
Double Trouble With Listening
Learn about the seven common barriers of listening and evaluate a conversation using the barriers.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: Basic Human Limitations
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.
Listening for Retention
Learners listen to a workplace conversation and are tested on their retention of information. This activity has audio content.
Language: Specific and Abstract
In this learning activity you'll arrange words from abstract or general language to specific language.