Effective Communication
Learning Objective
I can use different words, intonation, and phrases when speaking to share my ideas clearly in different situations depending on the audience.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe a time when you felt like someone misunderstood you. What do you think caused the miscommunication?
2. The video mentions "perceptual filters." What are perceptual filters and how do they affect communication? Give an example of a perceptual filter someone might have.
3. Imagine you are explaining your favorite game to your younger sibling. How would you explain it differently to your best friend who already knows a lot about games? Give specific examples of words or phrases you might change.
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Educational Video
How miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it) - Katherine Hampsten
TED-Ed