Presenters: Dr. Alan Heisel, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Communication & Media, University of Missouri, St. Louis | Dr. Paul Witt, Professor of Communication Studies, Texas Christian University | Dr. Wendy Smith, Clinical Professor & Associate Dean of Curriculum Planning & Assessment, University of Southern California School of Social Work | Dr. Rodney Murray, Executive Director of Academic Technology, University of the Sciences
This course is worth 5 hour (0.5 CEUs) of professional development. A certificate of completion can be printed once the program has been completed.
About this Course
Effective communication is crucial to enhance and educate today’s student, to achieve your learning objectives, and to maximize student success. Communication skills are especially vital in online learning because instructors cannot pick up on non-verbal cues and body language. STARLINK explores tips and offers insight into strengthening your communication skills, and discusses how to obtain a better understanding of today’s learner.
Module 1
Student success is largely based on how effective you are as a communicator. Enhancing communication skills is a crucial component of lasting success. Whether you are engaging in face-to-face conversation, teaching, verbal, or non-verbal, effective communication is the foundation on which careers and student success are built. In this module STARLINK explores the following topics:
• Overview
• Today’s Learner
• Challenges
• Best Practices
Module 2
How do you develop your communication skills? How do you know if your message is getting through comprehensively? How important is non-verbal communication? STARLINK explores the following topics in this module:
• Developing Your Communication Skills
• Developing Your Students' Communication Skills
• Assessment
• Non-Verbal Communication
Module 3
Setting the tone and creating the right environment are key components to enhancing your communication skills and successfully reaching today’s learner. In this module, STARLINK explores:
• Creating the Right Environment
• Real-World Scenarios
• Looking Ahead
• Final Thoughts
