Ashford 3: - Week 2 - Discussion 1

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

 

     

Improving   Verbal Communication and Computer-Mediated Communication

 In Chapter 4 of your text, titled Verbal and Nonverbal Communication: Making Every Word and Gesture Matter, Bevan & Sole (2014) discuss the power of language and how verbal communication can affect interpersonal relationships. The authors also mention ways you can improve your verbal communication.
 

Prepare: As you prepare to write this discussion post, take a few moments to do the following:

  • Read the writing      prompt below in its entirety.      Notice that there are three tasks: 
    1. Discuss the importance of       verbal skills in communication.
    2. Identify at least two       strategies for improving your verbal communication.
    3. Explain how you can use these       skills to improve your computer-mediated communication (CMC).
  • Review Chapter 4 in your text.
  • Review the grading rubric and      remember that 25% of your grade is based on your application of course      material (Content/Subject Knowledge) and 25% is based on your ability to      demonstrate you are thinking critically and presenting original ideas.

 Reflect: Take time to reflect on the role of language in communication. Due to our reliance on computer-meditated communication, think about the emerging need to pay close attention to how we use written language.
 

Write: Based on the information in Chapter 4:

  • Discuss the importance of      verbal skills in communication.
  • Identify at least two specific      strategies from the text for improving your verbal communication      generally.  
  • Consider the special      circumstances of computer-mediated communication (CMC). Based on what      you’ve learned from Chapter 4, how do you think improved verbal      communication can enhance your CMC? 

 Thoroughly address all three elements of this prompt by writing at least two to three sentences on each element. Use the course readings at least once to help you make your points. Consider copying and pasting these tasks into a word file and addressing each of them separately.
 

Your initial response should be 200-300 words in length and is due by Thursday, Day 3.

Respond to Peers: Review your classmates’ posts and try to find some common ground or expand on the students’ ideas. Use the text to expand on everyone’s understanding of the importance of verbal communication and CMC. Ask questions that will improve everyone’s understanding of the key concepts. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Monday, Day 7. Response posts must be 125 to 200 words in length. If you have questions about how to participate in discussions, consult “About Discussions” under the Course Home menu. 

  

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