This activity is cognitive. Learners will actively listen to a story activated by the computer. Then learners will take a quiz on their comprehension. Lastly, learners will compare their chosen answers against the answer key to determine how well they really did "actively" listen. (Credit given to Tom E. Wirkus, University Of Wisconsin-LaCrosse for this activity.)

Learners examine the seven most common barriers to effective listening and consider suggestions for how to overcome these barriers. This interactive object contains audio.

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

Learners compare the behaviors and situations that interfere with listening on the job with those that enhance listening skills and job performance.

Learners practice their comprehension and recall skills while listening to narration on listening skills. Sound required.

In this learning activity you'll use active listening skills to answer 10 questions based on a story.

The learner examines what it means to listen respectively and how to become a better listener.

Learners reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and reactions toward such listening behaviors as interrupting, selective listening, and unresponsive listening.

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

Learners will examine the four steps to listen actively to improve relationships.

The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.

In this learning activity you'll review the four techniques of good listening.

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

Users read about how course competencies relate to program outcomes. They listen to the testimonies of three students who describe learning activities that prepared them for the world of work. In a matching exercise, learners distinguish between course competencies and program outcomes.

Learners read and listen to phrases in Mandarin Chinese that would be part of directions to common locations. Additional vocabulary words related to forms of transportation are also presented.

In this scenario, learners take the role of a delivery driver who must find a new travel route after the Interstate is closed to trucks. “Drivers” listen to traffic reports and write directions for a new route. This activity has audio content.

In the first section of this activity, learners listen to an introduction explaining the importance of setting goals in all aspects of life. The remaining pages list examples of goals and procedures relating to a farming operation.

In this animated activity, learners read and listen to a dialogue in Mandarin Chinese in a grocery store setting. The learner can then click on photos of fruits and vegetables to hear their pronunciation in Mandarin.

Learners read and listen to tips for organizing farm-related financial information.

Learners listen to an explanation of balance sheet basics for farm operations. They then determine how purchases should be listed in a farm record book and complete sample income and expense sheets.