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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

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Advice on how to communicate effectively, particularly in a group working environment. Areas covered include active listening, body language and clarity of expression.

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FARMERS COMMUNICATION EXERCISE

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This is an exercise in effective communication (particularly listening) and organisation skills. Participants are given partial information and must communicate with the group to find a solution to a problem.

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LEARN HACKS

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The animations are all based around the themes of productivity, curation, discovery, collaboration, impact and transferable skills. It is to highlight the many ways students can engage with technology to improve their learning experience.

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SIX STEPS TO SUCCESS

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A presentation outlining a whole new approach to successful study. The six steps are: S = Study Techniques and practices O = Overview C = Creativity C = Communicate effectively E = Emotions R = Review, review, review Also includes a booklet for students' reference, and some suggested activities to follow the presentation.

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Farmers Communication Exercise

This is an exercise in effective communication (particularly listening) and organisation skills. Participants are...

Six steps to success

A presentation outlining a whole new approach to successful study. The six steps are: S =...
  • Activity time | Icon created by Júlio Reis & reused under CC 3.0 license http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Simple_icon_time.svgActivity time: 40 minutes
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Effective communication

Advice on how to communicate effectively, particularly in a group working environment. Areas covered...

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