Using "Lie" and "Lay" Correctly (Screencast)
By Joan Hoffmann
Students view examples of the correct usage of the verbs "lie" and "lay." They then practice using the verbs in a brief exercise.
Intercultural Communication: Gestures
By Elizabeth Jones
The learner will recognize common gestures and identify the meanings associated with those gestures.
Male or Female? Gender and Communication Tendencies
By Kathy Henning
In this learning activity you'll explore communication tendencies from a list and identifies them as typically “male” and “female”.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Post hoc, Ergo Propter hoc
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Post hoc, Ergo Propter hoc fallacy.
Plural Possessive Nouns
By SWTC Communication Department
Students review the rules for how to make the possessive form of plural nouns. They then complete an exercise.
Mini-Lecture: Composing
By Terri Langan
In this learning activity you'll review the basic three step writing process used by many writers.
Subject - Verb Agreement (Screencast)
By Amy Bodoh
Student learn to use proper subject - verb agreement.
Creating Directions: How to Anticipate and Adjust
By Rosie Bunnow
Learners write directions to gain experience asking questions from the point of view of the person who must follow the directions.
Practice With Suffixes (Verbs)
By Susan Herscher
Learners add suffixes to base words to form new verbs in this interactive exercise.
Confusing Words -- Already, All ready
The student reviews definitions of all ready/already and completes a practice exercise.
Identifying External Noise
By Mary Brignall
The learner will read a mini-lecture defining external noise and will complete an activity.
Introducing Your Speech
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
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.
Writing a Topic Outline
Every speech starts with an outline. Knowing how to write one can make the difference between speech success and speech failure. In this module, we’ll explore what’s involved in creating an outline, demonstrate how to put one together, and give you examples you can use to create your own outline.
Listening: Comprehension and Recall
Learners practice their comprehension and recall skills while listening to narration on listening skills. Sound required.
Use "Do" and "Make" Correctly: Part 1 in a Series
In this learning activity you'll review the correct usage of the words "do" and "make."
Conflict: Assessing Levels of Power
In this learning activity you'll explore five types of power: legitimate, referent, coercive, reward, and expert.
Mechanism Description: Staple Remover
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of a staple remover.
Using Imperatives (Commands)
By Sandy Eyler
In this learning object you'll convert descriptive phrases into imperative sentences.
Indefinite Pronouns / Possessive Case - Exercise 1
In this learning activity you'll complete exercises using indefinite pronouns in the possessive case.
What's Your Point of View?
Learners evaluate how well others describe their points of view in a workplace problem-solving situation. They then apply techniques for explaining their points of view as well as for gaining understanding of others' perspectives. This learning object contains audio.
Plural Nouns: Words Ending in "f" and "fe"
Students read about how to make the plural form of nouns that end with "f" or "fe." They then complete an exercise.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches -"Either/Or" Fallacy
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the either/or fallacy.
Confusing Words -- Effect, Affect
The student reviews definitions of effect/affect and completes a practice exercise.
Four Types of Communication in Conflict
By Therese Nemec
In this activity, you will practice choosing assertive responses to conflict.
Confusing Words--Cite, Site, Sight
In this learning activity you'll review definitions of cite, site, and sight and completes practice exercises.