The following resources are designed to help you assess and develop your students' oral communication skills.
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Activity time: 10 minutes
Types of media: WebpageAdvice on how to communicate effectively, particularly in a group working environment. Areas covered include active listening, body language and clarity of expression.
Activity time: 40 minutesTypes of media: Handout/s, Word documentThis 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.
Activity time: 15 minutesTypes of media: WebpageAn overview of tips for providing and receiving useful and constructive feedback in a group working environment. It covers tips for both giving and receiving feedback.
Activity time: 3 minutesTypes of media: VideoThe 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.
Activity time: VariableTypes of media: WebpageA website hosting a number a number of staff and student resources to support the development of oral communication
Activity time: 40 minutesTypes of media: Handout/s, Slides, Powerpoint file, Word documentA 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.
Activity time: 1-2 hoursTypes of media: Handout/s, Slides, Powerpoint fileThe session is designed to simplify presentation making by dividing it into three elements that need to be considered when preparing: content (what to deliver), delivery (how to deliver it) and engagement (how to engage the audience). By the end of the session, students gain confidence in their ability to present effectively and have a better idea regarding how to share their knowledge in a way that will resonate with their audience.
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Activity time: 40 minutesTypes of media: Handout/s, Word document
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