Assumptions vs. Facts
By Barbara Liang
Learners read the definitions of an assumption and a fact. They then provide their own examples of each and compare those to the examples provided.
Plural Nouns: Words Ending in "o"
By SWTC Communication Department
Students review the rule for pluralizing nouns ending in the letter "o." They then complete an exercise.
Can You Speak Hmong?
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll see and hear basic Hmong phrases.
Confusing Words -- Their, There, They're (Practice)
By Rosie Bunnow
The student reviews definitions of their/there/they're and completes a practice exercise. The print and email function at the end has been disabled.
The Feed Section
By Steve Utschig
Learners watch a video and an animated depiction of the operation of the feed section of a corrugated press. They also read descriptions of the feed table, side guides, feed wheels, feed gates, and the feed roll.
Ink Trapping
By Dan Seanor
In this animated object, learners examine ink trapping, a key technique used by printers to improve the quality of products and to increase efficiency.
English Words of French Origin
In this learning activity you'll read and listen to English words from the French language.
Confusing Words--Past, Passed
The student reviews definitions of past/passed and completes a practice exercise.
Plural Nouns - Ordinary Spellings
Students review the rule for pluralizing most nouns. They then complete an exercise.
Thinking About the Topic: Considering Your Purpose for Writing
By Deborah Seline
In this learning activity you'll review the four main purposes for writing documents: expressive, literary, persuasive, and reality.
Homophones: To, Too, Two (Screencast)
By Nancy McFadden
In this screencast, you'll review definitions of To, Too, and Two and review practice sentences.
Double Trouble With Listening
By Therese Nemec
Learn about the seven common barriers of listening and evaluate a conversation using the barriers.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: Errors in Judgment
By Andrea Krabbe
The learners will explore the Errors in Judgment: Barriers to Critical Thinking and how it affects their decision-making processes.
Rotary Die Cutter
Learners view video clips of operation procedures.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Ad Hominem
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Hominem fallacy.
Indefinite Pronouns / Possessive Case - Exercise 2
In this learning activity you'll complete exercises using indefinite pronouns in the possessive case.
Leaving a Telephone Message
By Susan Maloney
Students listen to three telephone messages and enter their evaluation of each one. They then read a list of guidelines for leaving effective messages.
Ever and Never
By Fran McCarthy
Students read the definitions of these two adverbs of frequency which are often confused. They then complete sentences using "ever" or "never."
Thinking About the Topic: Free Writing
In this learning activity you'll create a free writing document on a topic.
The Enclosed Chambered Metering System
In this animated object, learners examine how an enclosed chambered metering system operates.
Tricky Communication Situations: Analyzing the Situation
By Marilyn Carien
In this learning activity you'll examine strategies to help you deal with tricky personal and business communication situations.
Productive Meetings
By Mitch Vesaas
The learner will identify the steps for preparing and facilitating a team meeting.
Concluding Your Speech
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
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.
What Is Integrity?
In this interactive object, learners identify the qualities of a person with integrity. They also list the qualities that they themselves possess.
Viscometers
In this animated activity, learners observe how a viscometer operates.