Communication

=Communication - A 21st Century Learning and Innovation Skill=



A Closer Look at the Communication Skill
//Communicate Clearly//
 * Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts
 * Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions
 * Use communication for a range of purposes (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)
 * Utilize multiple media and technologies, and know how to judge their effectiveness a priori as well as assess their impact
 * Communicate effectively in diverse environments (including multi-lingual)

=George Lucas: Teaching "Communication"=

An interview with the founder and chairman of The George Lucas Educational Foundation on the new visual language of learning and teaching.
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Choose a Focus for Communication
Please choose something that you do NOT currently do with your students.

> You want your students to improve their presentation skills. You are willing to teach a few lessons on things such as visual aids, body language, eye contact, and articulation. > //Use these resources//: [|PowerPoint on Presentation Skills] > //What you might showcase//: Videos of student presentations, video of your students presenting to another class using skype, etc. > //Technology Tools as __part of a presentation__//: [|Glogster], [|VoiceThread], [|Blabberize], [|Voki], [|Audacity], [|gCast] > You want your students to write effectively with a clear purpose. You are willing to teach a few lessons on writing for a purpose in your subject area. You might investigate the modern application for lessons in your class. > //Use these reso//urces: (any of the resources listed in the "Forms of Writing" section below) > //What you might showcase//: Sample work, a compile writing project,a Blog on a particular topic, a collection of poems, short stories, letters, or other purposeful projects. > //Technology Tools to facilitate writing//: [|Lulu], [|Mixbook], [|Shutterfly], [|Edublogs], [|Blogger], [|Our Story], Wikispaces, [|PBWorks], [|Wetpaint], > [|Class Jump] (Mixbook Example)
 * 1) **Presentation Skills**
 * 1) **Writing Skills**

Resources
Resources from [|Vocational Information Center]

[|Basics of Communicating with Others] [|Educational Technology for Students] [|Equipped for the Future - Fundamental Skills] [|Communication Basic Topics] [|Communication Skills Articles] [|Communication Skills for Students] [|Communication Skills for Personal Development] [|Communication Skills Self Assessment] [|Communication Skills - Working in Health] [|History of Communication - Wikipedia] [|Importance of Effective Communication Skills] [|Improve Your Communication Skills] [|Standards for English Language Arts]
 * Communication Skills**


 * Forms of Writing**

[|Abstract - How to Write] [|Arguments - Methods of Developing] [|Basic Guide to Essay Writing] [|Biography - The Biography Maker] [|Biomedical Journal Writing] [|Business Letter Handout] [|Business Letter Samples] [|Business Plan - How to Write] [|Definitional Techniques in Writing] [|Dance - Labanotation] [|Dance Notation -LabanLab] [|Drafting Legal Documents] [|Effective Writing for the Workplace] [|Effective Workplace Writing] [|Email - Writing Effective Message] [|Essay - How to Write] [|Essay - Identifying the Argument] [|Essay Writing - Online Course] [|Expository Essays - Writing Guide] [|Five Paragraph Essay Wizard] [|Forms of Address] [|Forms of Writing] [|Forms of Writing - iWrite] [|Grant Writing] [|How to Write a Thank You Note] [|Lab Report Handbook] [|Lab Reports - Writing Lab Reports] [|Legal Writing Samples-]Appellate, Trial, Non-Litigation [|Literature Review Writing Guide] [|Literary Techniques] [|Marketing Plan - How to Write] [|Memo's - How to Write] [|Newspaper Writing Tips] [|Personal Statements and Application Letters] [|Photo Caption Checklist] [|Poetry] [|Poetry - What is] [|Position Papers] [|Press Release Writing Tips] [|Press Release Template] [|Press Release Writing Tips] [|Propaganda] [|Propaganda Critic] [|Research Proposal - Writing Guides] [|Recipe - How to Write] [|Recipe - WikiHow] [|Screenwriting Resources -]Succeed in Writing [|Scientific Journal Style] [|Scientific Report Writing] [|Scientific Writing Guidelines] [|Shorthand] [|Technical Report Writing] [|Technical Writing] [|Technical Writing - Online Textbook] [|Technical Writing - Proposals] [|Theater and Dance Writing] [|Types of Writing - Essays] [|Write a Business Plan] [|Writing a Hypertext Paper] [|Writing a Science Fair Report] [|Writing a Scientific Research Paper] [|Writing a Summary] [|Writing a Film Review - PDF] [|Writing a Fire Investigation Report] [|Writing a Lesson Plan] [|Writing a PhD Thesis] [|Writing a Play Review] [|Writing a Review of the Live Performance] [|Writing Book Reviews] [|Writing Effective Job Descriptions] [|Writing Effective Letters] [|Writing Examples from Disciplines] [|Writing Genres - Specific Literary Forms] [|Writing Green Specifications] [|Writing Numbers] [|Writing Photo Captions] [|Writing Policies and Procedures] [|Writing a Prescription] [|Writing Resources - Poynter] [|Writing Speeches] [|Writing Thank-you Notes] [|Written Forms of Address]

**Presenting**

[|Communication Pages] [|Deliver an Effective Speech -]So You Wanna [|Designing Presentation Visuals] [|Graphic Design Communications] [|Guidelines for Making Presentations] [|Leadership Page - Presentation Skills] [|Making Oral Presentations] [|Making Oral Presentations] [|Motivational Speech Outline] [|Oral Communication Toolkit] [|Power Point Tutorials - MS Office] [|Power Point Basics Tutorial] [|Power Point in the Classroom] [|Power Point Resources - Microsoft] [|Power Point Support Center- MS Office] [|Preparing for Your Speech] [|Presenters Online -]Tutorials and Resources [|Presenters University -]Tutorials and Courses [|Presentation Planning - Logic Tree] [|Presentation Rubric] [|Presentation Skills Handouts] [|Presentation Skills and Tutorials] [|Presentation Skills for Managers] [|Presenting Qualitative Data] [|Strategic Communications Resource Library] [|Virtual Interview] [|Visual Communication Resources]

**Public Speaking and Communication**

[|Cooperative Communication Skills Workbook] [|Cooperative Communication Emergency Kit] [|Famous Speeches] [|Free Speaking Tips] [|Graduation Speeches] [|How to Conquer Public Speaking Fear] [|Inaugural Addresses] [|Participating in Meetings] [|Preparing a Speech - PDF] [|Public Speakers Page] [|Public Speaking & Speech Writing] [|Public Speaking Overview] [|Speaking Tips -]Toastmaster International [|Tips on Talks]