Course: Career Communication

Start Here Module Introduction and Assignments

Communication is something we do reflexively -- like breathing. We talk to our spouses, kids and friends without giving much thought to how we're doing it.

It might seem easy, but communicating effectively actually takes quite a bit of finesse. Choosing the right words, listening with our minds instead of just our ears, and getting our message across are skills that we all need to work on.

At home and in social settings, miscommunication can lead to arguments. In the workplace, the repercussions can be far more serious. Poor productivity, unmotivated employees -- even lawsuits -- can result from communication breakdowns in the workplace.

Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

- Identify and describe some of your classmates
- Navigate through the learning management system.
- Understand the communication process.

Assignments

- Read the COM100 Workplace Communication Course Competencies
- In class--Icebreakers
  - Individual
  - Team
- Explore Desire2Learn (D2L) this course's online learning management system.
  - Review and revise student profile
  - Set up email contact
  - Review and revise the notifications
  - Explore the basic areas of D2L needed for this course
- Complete the D2L communication assignment
- Complete the Discussion post assignment
- Read through the information contained in the Preparing for Your Online Course Module
- Read the Emily Griffith Technical College Internet Use Policy
- Read and View the information in the Desire2Learn Tutorials
- Read the View the information in the Preparting for Your Online Course