Confusing Words -- To, Too, Two
By Rosie Bunnow
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.
Giving Directions: The Starting Point
Learners evaluate how well a set of directions instructs a person about to perform a task for the first time. The focus is on avoiding assumptions.
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.
Behavior of Flexo Ink in the Two-Roll System Ink Train
By Steve Utschig
Learners examine how the two-roll metering system works.
Numerals, Alphabet Letters, Isolated Words, Degrees, and Abbreviations
By SWTC Communication Department
Students read a brief explanation and then complete an exercise writing plurals.
Thinking About the Topic: Mind Mapping
Trying to write your paper but you’ve gotten stuck? Explore Mind Mapping! This creative technique helps you explore what you already know, lets you see how your ideas are tied together, and gets you writing quickly.
Test Your Tenses 2
By Anne Blahnik
In this learning activity you'll practice writing the correct verb form in this interactive exercise.
Use "Do" and "Make" Correctly: Part 3 in a Series
In this learning activity you'll review and practice the various forms of the verb "make."
Confusing Words -- Lose, Loose, Loss
The student reviews definitions of lose/loose/loss and completes a practice exercise.
Organization: The Second Stage in the Perception Process (Screencast)
By Mary Brignall
The student will read a mini-lecture explaining the organization stage in the perception process and will complete an activity.
Describing the Transactional Communication Model
In this learning activity you'll review definitions then match the transactional communication model element with the definition or example.
Confusing Words -- Stationary, Stationery
The student reviews definitions of stationary/stationery and completes a practice exercise.
Phrasal Verbs With "Get" #1
By Debra Shover
In this interactive object, learners practice using the phrasal verbs "get on," "get over," "get away," "get down to," and "get away with."
Listening on the Job
By Barbara Liang
Learners compare the behaviors and situations that interfere with listening on the job with those that enhance listening skills and job performance.
Nouns: Count and Noncount -- Many vs. Much
In this interactive lesson, learners study the use of "many" and "much" with nouns that can be counted and nouns that cannot. They then practice using these words in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Increasing Message Clarity
By Kedron Wiersgalla
In this learning activity you'll use critical thinking to write appropriate responses.
Communicating with Respect and Acceptance
In this learning activity you'll use critical thinking, personal opinions, and experiences to develop responses regarding communicating respectfully.
Mechanism Description: Electric Pencil Sharpener
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of an electric pencil sharpener.
Generating a Questionnaire
By David Wehmeyer
Students read an explanation of the use of questionnaires in research. Open-ended and closed-ended questions are defined. Students complete the activity by generating a questionnaire.
Storytelling
By Marilyn Carien
In this learning activity you'll practice writing a story with specific and interesting details.
Transactional Communication Model (Graphic)
In this learning activity you'll view a graphical layout of the transactional communication model.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches (Screencast)
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the eight most common logical fallacies commonly used in persuasive speeches.
Confusing Words --May be, Maybe
The student reviews definitions of may be/maybe and completes a practice exercise.