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 write a technical description of a staple remover.

In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of a stopwatch.

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

Compare the behaviors and situations that interfere with effective communication in the workplace with those that enhance listening skills and career performance.

Learn about the seven common barriers of listening and evaluate a conversation using the barriers.

This activity will examine several of the barriers related to problems with communication.

In this learning activity you'll arrange words from abstract or general language to specific language.

In this learning activity you'll reflect on possible behavior choices and their impact on communication.

In this learning activity you'll examine strategies to help you deal with tricky personal and business communication situations.

In this learning activity you'll produce a personal listening improvement plan based on good listening techniques.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the eight most common logical fallacies commonly used in persuasive speeches.

In this learning activity you'll explore the Slippery Slope fallacy.

In this learning activity you'll explore the guidelines for an effective question and answer period after giving a speech.

In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of a tape dispenser.

In this exercise, students read a list of sources used in a research report. They follow MLA guidelines to write parenthetical references and to compile a Works Cited page.

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

Learners will write effective business messages that incorporate a second-person point of view and focus on the benefit to the reader. This approach is often used to create positive messages, neutral messages, and inquiry messages in business settings.

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

Learners examine how language can interfere with clear communication. They select examples of ambiguity, assuring expressions, doublespeak euphemisms, jargon, emotive content, false implications, meaningless comparisons, and vagueness. In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome these barriers.

Learners listen to a workplace conversation and are tested on their retention of information. This activity has audio content.

In this learning activity you'll complete a skill-building exercise identifying effective nonverbal behavior.

In this learning activity you'll use critical thinking, personal opinions, and experiences to develop responses regarding communicating respectfully.

In this learning activity you'll interact with the Johari Window to illustrate how willing you are to disclose information.

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