In this learning activity you'll identify acceptable paraphrases of source material.

In this activity, students practice recognizing the different types of noise in the communication process.

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

Learners study the process used to diagram sentences, and then work through numerous exercises to test their knowledge.

In this learning activity you'll select the correct pronoun to match the given noun.

Students add suffixes to base words to form nouns in this interactive lesson.

In this interactive object, learners read short paragraphs and then select the main idea of each selection.

In this screencast, students demonstrate an understanding of summary writing by reading step-by-step instructions and then summarizing short paragraphs. Examples of summaries that are poorly written, as well as those that are written well, are included.

In this screencast, you'll distinguish the differences between the content message and the relational message.

Learners read about nonverbal communication. In a drag-and-drop exercise, they evaluate photos of people interacting and determine if the behaviors shown interfere with communication or enhance it.

In this screencast, you'll examine writing a sentence outline using complete sentences for headings, subheadings, main points, and subpoints.

Learners identify the parts of speech by following a certain order until each word in a sentence is labeled. In a variety of exercises, learners practice finding verbs, prepositional phrases, subjects, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions.

Students practice adding some of the basic prefixes to words in the English language.

In this learning activity you'll explore different reasons to write a memo and how to create it.

In this learning activity you'll apply techniques for identifying a central idea to a practice exercise.

The learner will identify ways to overcome barriers to critical thinking and problem-solving including false memories, personal biases and prejudices, and physical and emotional hindrances.

Students insert commas to divide nouns, verbs, and adjectives when the words are written in a series. This practice exercise provides immediate feedback.

In this learning activity you'll create presentation note cards to use during your speech.

Students read an explanation of plagiarism. They then read examples of student papers and decide if an original work was plagiarized.

Learn the definition of perception, its process and how it affects communication

The learner will identify active and passive voice and distinguish between the two.

This activity will examine several of the barriers related to problems with communication.

Learners are shown questions to ask themselves before they speak. They evaluate three responses according to the criteria presented. This activity has audio content.

The learner will explore basic human limitations that create barriers to critical thinking including selective thinking, false memories, and perceptual limitations.

The learner will identify techniques to use to overcome people-related barriers to critical thinking.