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LO-1.1: Understand the nature and characteristics of the Communication Age

Web Link: What does it mean to be a Digital Native?

At no other time in history has technology moved so fast, and digital natives appear to be winning the communication race.  

LO-1.2:  Define communication

Web Link:  What is Communication?

A link to the National Communication Association website with their association’s definition of communication.

Video:  What is Communication?

Describes how the study of communication is interdisciplinary and can be viewed through a pyramid structure.

LO-1.3:  Identify the various contexts within which communication occurs

Web Link: How Social Media Can Help (or Hurt) You in Your Job

How employers view a potential employee’s social media profiles in both ways that help the job search and may hurt the job search.

LO-1. 4: Describe metaphors used to describe communication

Web Link:  Communication Process

Explores the linear and transactional models of communication, illustrates them, and describes their strengths and weaknesses.