Three Tips for Better Conflict Resolution
By VickyWeiland
In this learning object, you will learn the three tips to better resolve conflict with others.
Male or Female? Gender and Communication Tendencies
By Kathy Henning
In this learning activity you'll explore communication tendencies from a list and identifies them as typically “male” and “female”.
Plural Nouns: Words Ending in "f" and "fe"
By SWTC Communication Department
Students read about how to make the plural form of nouns that end with "f" or "fe." They then complete an exercise.
Confusing Words -- Already, All ready
By Rosie Bunnow
The student reviews definitions of all ready/already and completes a practice exercise.
Clarifying Directions
In this animated object, learners evaluate oral directions and compose questions to clarify ambiguities. This activity has audio.
Mechanism Description: Tape Dispenser
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of a tape dispenser.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Post hoc, Ergo Propter hoc
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Post hoc, Ergo Propter hoc fallacy.
BLEED: How to Extend an Image Past the Edges of a Printing Project
By Dan Seanor
Learners follow design steps incorporating a bleed, a technique used to allow for inaccuracies in the printing and trimming processes.
Conflict: Assessing Levels of Power
In this learning activity you'll explore five types of power: legitimate, referent, coercive, reward, and expert.
Documenting Sources Using MLA Format
By David Wehmeyer
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.
Personal Pronouns / Possessive Case - Exercise 2
In this learning activity you'll complete exercises matching possessive pronouns and antecedents.
Mini-Lecture: Composing
By Terri Langan
In this learning activity you'll review the basic three step writing process used by many writers.
Thinking About the Topic: Generating Ideas
By Deborah Seline
Writers block happens to all of us. Homework block is even worse. If you’re stuck on how to get started, watch this video to explore how to generate ideas for speeches, papers, and projects quickly and effectively.
Listening on the Job
By Barbara Liang
Learners compare the behaviors and situations that interfere with listening on the job with those that enhance listening skills and job performance.
Following Directions: The Parts Room
By Dave Bunnow, Rosie Bunnow
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow oral directions in the workplace. They complete their task within a time limit. This object has audio content.
Use "Do" and "Make" Correctly: Part 4 in a Series
By Joan Hoffmann
In this learning activity you'll apply your skills to matching the correct verb forms of "do" and "make" with the appropriate expressions.
Behavior of Flexo Ink in the Two-Roll System Ink Train
By Steve Utschig
Learners examine how the two-roll metering system works.
Introducing Your Speech
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
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.
Giving Directions: The Starting Point
Learners evaluate how well a set of directions instructs a person about to perform a task for the first time. The focus is on avoiding assumptions.
Test Your Tenses 2
By Anne Blahnik
In this learning activity you'll practice writing the correct verb form in this interactive exercise.
"Say" and "Tell"
By Lori Sween
Learners read the definitions of "say" and "tell" and decide when to use these words in practice sentences.
Organization: The Second Stage in the Perception Process (Screencast)
By Mary Brignall
The student will read a mini-lecture explaining the organization stage in the perception process and will complete an activity.
Creating Directions: How to Anticipate and Adjust
Learners write directions to gain experience asking questions from the point of view of the person who must follow the directions.
Personal Pronouns - Exercise 1
In this learning activity you'll complete exercises using personal pronouns as subjects or objects.
Personal Pronouns / Possessive Case - Exercise 1