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

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

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.

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

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

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

The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.

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

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

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.

Students listen to three telephone messages and enter their evaluation of each one. They then read a list of guidelines for leaving effective messages.

Learners listen to other students express their concerns about taking an online course. Strategies for how to be successful in school are discussed.

Learners listen to effective techniques to successfully interact with customers via the telephone. They also submit their own suggested replies to customers in various scenarios. Topics include general telephone etiquette, dealing with angry callers, working with confused or unsure customers, and managing voicemail. A quiz completes this customer service activity.

Learners listen to five statements and then enter comments about each message’s tone, inflection, and pauses. This activity has audio content.