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.

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

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

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.

The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.

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

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

In this learning activity you'll read and listen to English words from the French language.

In this animated activity, learners listen to instructions for simplifying a complex fraction by finding the least common denominator. This learning object requires a computer that is equipped with speakers.

Learners read and listen to the pronunciation of hundreds of medical terms that are arranged in a "jukebox." The terms are listed alphabetically and according to the following categories: aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, blood bank, coagulation, fungi microorganisms, hematology, protozoa, and urinalysis. This learning activity requires a computer that is equipped with speakers.

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 about audiological tests including pure tone testing, air conduction, bone conduction, Speech Reception Threshold, and Speech Discrimination Score. They listen to sounds and words recorded at different decibel levels and see a graphic representation of decibel ranges. A brief review concludes the activity.

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.

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