Practice with Prefixes #1
By Susan Herscher
Students practice adding some of the basic prefixes to words in the English language.
Writing Effective Instructions
By Elizabeth Jones
The learner will distinguish effective from ineffective approaches to writing instructions.
Communication: Prepositions
In this study guide, we will review the general rules for using prepositions.
Using Commas in a Series
By Fay Wagner
Students insert commas to divide nouns, verbs, and adjectives when the words are written in a series. This practice exercise provides immediate feedback.
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.
Writing a Topic Outline (Screencast)
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
In this screencast you'll generate your own speech outline from the information provided.
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.
Mini-Lecture: Composing
By Terri Langan
In this learning activity you'll review the basic three step writing process used by many writers.
Generating Ideas: Thinking About the Topic
By Deborah Seline
In this learning object you'll practice three techniques for generating ideas.
Subject - Verb Agreement (Screencast)
By Amy Bodoh
Student learn to use proper subject - verb agreement.
Selection: The First Stage in the Perception Process (Screencast)
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll review the selection stage in the perception process and apply the information to complete an activity.
Feasibility Topic Determination
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll determine appropriate feasibility studies from a list of selected topics.
Special Nouns
By Michele Williams
In this learning activity you'll review abstract nouns referring to qualities, ideas, and emotions.
Nouns: Count and Noncount
By Joan Hoffmann
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.
Transactional Communication Model (Graphic)
In this learning activity you'll view a graphical layout of the transactional communication model.
The Reality of Sterotypes
By VickyWeiland
In this learning activity, the user will understand how believing in and using common stereotypes can get in the way of working together.
Introducing Your Speech
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.
Avoiding Design Mistakes When Creating Visuals
In this learning activity you'll review design errors and learn how to avoid them.
Identifying External Noise
The learner will read a mini-lecture defining external noise and will complete an activity.
Group Discussion
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning object you'll review various types of groups as well as the concepts of rules and norms in groups.
Barriers to Effective Listening (Video)
By Therese Nemec
Learners examine the seven most common barriers to effective listening and consider suggestions for how to overcome these barriers. This interactive object contains audio.
Seven Barriers to Listening
The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.
Thinking About the Topic: Free Writing
In this learning activity you'll create a free writing document on a topic.
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.