Following Directions: The Parts Room
By Dave Bunnow, Rosie Bunnow
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow oral directions in the workplace. They complete their task within a time limit. This object has audio content.
Use "Do" and "Make" Correctly: Part 4 in a Series
By Joan Hoffmann
In this learning activity you'll apply your skills to matching the correct verb forms of "do" and "make" with the appropriate expressions.
Phrasal Verbs With "Get" #3
By Debra Shover
The learner identifies if phrasal verbs are used correctly in a sentence. If they are not used correctly, the student substitutes the correct answer.
Personal Pronouns / Possessive Case - Exercise 1
By Rosie Bunnow
In this learning activity you'll complete exercises matching possessive pronouns and antecedents.
Confusing Words--Your, You're
The student reviews definitions of your/you're and completes a practice exercise.
Confusing Words -- To, Too, Two
The student reviews definitions of to/too/two and completes a practice exercise.
Thinking About the Topic: Generating Ideas
By Deborah Seline
Writers block happens to all of us. Homework block is even worse. If you’re stuck on how to get started, watch this video to explore how to generate ideas for speeches, papers, and projects quickly and effectively.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Ad Absurdum
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Absurdum fallacy.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Red Herring
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Red Herring fallacy.
Three Tips for Better Conflict Resolution
By VickyWeiland
In this learning object, you will learn the three tips to better resolve conflict with others.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Ad Verecundiam
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Verecundia fallacy.
Feasibility Topic Determination
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll determine appropriate feasibility studies from a list of selected topics.
Clarifying Directions
In this animated object, learners evaluate oral directions and compose questions to clarify ambiguities. This activity has audio.
Documenting Sources Using MLA Format
By David Wehmeyer
In this exercise, students read a list of sources used in a research report. They follow MLA guidelines to write parenthetical references and to compile a Works Cited page.
Personal Pronouns - Exercise 1
In this learning activity you'll complete exercises using personal pronouns as subjects or objects.
Nouns: Count and Noncount -- With the Articles "a" and "an"
In this interactive object, learners read how to use the indefinite articles "a" and "an" with singular count nouns. They omit these articles with noncount and plural nouns. The students then practice using "a" and "an" correctly.
The Phases of Conflict
By Kathy Henning
In this learning activity you'll explore the four stages of conflict (latent, triggering incident, conflict, new equilibrium) and then creates a similar diagram applying to a specific personal conflict.
Personal Pronouns / Possessive Case - Exercise 2
Communication: The Writing Process
By Elizabeth Jones
The learner will identify the three steps in the writing process and the elements in each step.
"Say" and "Tell"
By Lori Sween
Learners read the definitions of "say" and "tell" and decide when to use these words in practice sentences.
Personal Behavior and Communication
By Gretchen Grimm
In this learning activity you'll reflect on possible behavior choices and their impact on communication.
Questioning Assumptions (Screencast)
Learners watch a commercial for a fictitious product and pose questions to challenge the assumptions made in it.
Male or Female? Gender and Communication Tendencies
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
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Post hoc, Ergo Propter hoc fallacy.
Mechanism Description: Tape Dispenser
In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of a tape dispenser.