Confusing Words -- Then, Than
By Rosie Bunnow
The student reviews definitions of then/than and completes a practice exercise.
Using Modifiers (Screencast)
By Tracy Helixon
In this interactive object, learners read about words that give information about another word in a sentence. Students also practice placing modifiers in sentences in drag and drop exercises.
Thinking About the Topic: Mind Mapping
By Deborah Seline
Trying to write your paper but you’ve gotten stuck? Explore Mind Mapping! This creative technique helps you explore what you already know, lets you see how your ideas are tied together, and gets you writing quickly.
Feasibility Topic Determination
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll determine appropriate feasibility studies from a list of selected topics.
Nouns: Count and Noncount -- Many vs. Much
By Joan Hoffmann
In this interactive lesson, learners study the use of "many" and "much" with nouns that can be counted and nouns that cannot. They then practice using these words in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Ad Absurdum
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Absurdum fallacy.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Ad Verecundiam
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Verecundia fallacy.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Red Herring
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Red Herring fallacy.
Confusing Words--Your, You're
The student reviews definitions of your/you're and completes a practice exercise.
Transactional Communication Model (Graphic)
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll view a graphical layout of the transactional communication model.
Personal Behavior and Communication
By Gretchen Grimm
In this learning activity you'll reflect on possible behavior choices and their impact on communication.
Confusing Words -- Lose, Loose, Loss
The student reviews definitions of lose/loose/loss and completes a practice exercise.
Phrasal Verbs With "Get" #1
By Debra Shover
In this interactive object, learners practice using the phrasal verbs "get on," "get over," "get away," "get down to," and "get away with."
The Phases of Conflict
By Kathy Henning
In this learning activity you'll explore the four stages of conflict (latent, triggering incident, conflict, new equilibrium) and then creates a similar diagram applying to a specific personal conflict.
Describing the Transactional Communication Model
In this learning activity you'll review definitions then match the transactional communication model element with the definition or example.
Use "Do" and "Make" Correctly: Part 3 in a Series
In this learning activity you'll review and practice the various forms of the verb "make."
Generating a Questionnaire
By David Wehmeyer
Students read an explanation of the use of questionnaires in research. Open-ended and closed-ended questions are defined. Students complete the activity by generating a questionnaire.
Phrasal Verbs With "Get" #3
The learner identifies if phrasal verbs are used correctly in a sentence. If they are not used correctly, the student substitutes the correct answer.
Nouns: Count and Noncount
In this interactive lesson, learners study examples of nouns that can be counted and nouns that cannot. They then identify whether a word is a "count" or a "noncount" noun in a practice exercise.
Confusing Words --May be, Maybe
The student reviews definitions of may be/maybe and completes a practice exercise.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the eight most common logical fallacies commonly used in persuasive speeches.
Mechanism Description: Electric Pencil Sharpener
In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of an electric pencil sharpener.
Confusing Words -- Stationary, Stationery
The student reviews definitions of stationary/stationery and completes a practice exercise.
Numerals, Alphabet Letters, Isolated Words, Degrees, and Abbreviations
By SWTC Communication Department
Students read a brief explanation and then complete an exercise writing plurals.
Communication: Prepositions
By Elizabeth Jones
In this study guide, we will review the general rules for using prepositions.