Creating Effective Technical Descriptions
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll review an introduction and samples of description worksheets. You'll then select an object and complete your own description.
Phrasal Verbs With "Get" #2
By Debra Shover
Learners complete sentences using the correct phrasal verb.
Writing Instructions/Directions
By David Wehmeyer
The student watches a car move through a city and writes directions based on the car's route.
Identifying the Main Idea
By Mary Frings
In this interactive object, learners read short paragraphs and then select the main idea of each selection.
Identifying Effective Nonverbal Behavior
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll complete a skill-building exercise identifying effective nonverbal behavior.
Affinity Diagram
In this module, we’ll explore what an affinity diagram is, discuss how it can be used to solve problems, and end with some real-world applications to show you how these can help you in any manufacturing role to bring order to chaos.
Prepositions: In, On, and At
By Lori Sween
Learners read the definitions of the prepositions "in," "on," and "at" and view examples of how these words are used. They then complete an exercise by inserting the prepositions into sentences.
Noun / Pronoun Agreement - Exercise 2
By Rosie Bunnow
In this learning activity you'll practice selecting the pronouns that best fits with the noun.
Mechanism Description: Padlock
In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of a padlock.
Special Nouns Practice
By Michele Williams
In this learning activity you'll identify nouns referring to qualities, ideas, and emotions.
Determining the General Purpose of Your Speech Pt.1 (Screencast)
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
In this learning activity you'll explore the different types of purposes for giving speeches.
Mechanism Description: Vegetable Peeler
In this learning activity you'll write a description of a vegetable peeler and submits it to the instructor.
Confusing Words--Principle, Principal
The student reviews definitions of principle/principal and completes a practice exercise.
Transactional Communication Model: Assessment Activity
In this learning activity you'll outline a conversation using the transactional communication model. The print and Email function has been disabled. You may take a screenshot of the last screen if needed.
What is Sexual Harassment?
By Therese Nemec
Explore what sexual harassment is, the three conditions that constitute harassing behavior, and the four levels of sexual harassment.
Compound Nouns
By SWTC Communication Department
Students review the rule for pluralizing compound nouns. They then complete an exercise.
Using Commas in a Series - Adjectives
By Fay Wagner
In this learning activity you'll review the rules for placement of commas in a series of adjectives and then apply what you've learned in an interactive practice.
Narrow Web Press
By Steve Utschig
Components and Operations
Topic Selection (Screencast)
By Gretchen Grimm
In this learning activity you'll create a focused speech topic by using a focused pyramid.
Communication: Prepositions
By Elizabeth Jones
In this study guide, we will review the general rules for using prepositions.
Using "Borrow" and "Lend" Correctly
By Joan Hoffmann
In this learning activity you'll review the usage of "borrow" and "lend."
Confusing Words--Coarse, Course
The student reviews definitions of coarse/course and completes a practice exercise.
Audience Characteristics Chart
By Terri Langan
In this learning object you'll review information for layman, executive, expert, technician and operator audiences for writing technical publications.
Nouns: Count and Noncount
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.
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.