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Comm 12

Developed by BC teachers, instructional designers, and multimedia experts Communications 12 meets the learning outcomes set by the BC Ministry of Education's IRP and address provincial exam specifications.

Engaging multimedia, forganized into four modules compliments this course. By understanding key concepts and how to develop skills related to communications in the workplace and everyday life, we give students the tools they need to succeed.

Topics included are on media literacy, the writing process, workplace communications, and the appreciation of literature. Practical skills are learned to help improve proficiency in reading and writing. In addition, students will learn to design and present information, create professional workplace communications, navigate the Internet effectively, and become informed media and technology consumers. Communications 12 is available in both print and online formats.

The Communicate CD-ROM offers a collection of multimedia titles that explains course concepts including:
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Visual Design: interactive guide on the visual presentation of information

Career Path Adventure: career decision-making simulation

Weasels in Wonderland: audio-visual presentation of advertising techniques

Writer’s Resource: interactive grammar tutorials and exercises including a dianostic test

The Teacher's Guide contains a description of each lesson including:

  • Supplemental assignments that address prescribed learning outcomes
  • Alternative activities to facilitate students learning online, at a distance, or in the classroom
  • Additional resources to provide students with a conceptual understanding of course content
  • Assignment answer keys and scoring rubrics
  • Module tests and answer keys
  • Helpful teaching tips for both classroom and online environments

The Communications 12 Resource Package contains:

  • All four modules
  • Blackline masters for reproduction
  • Communicate CD
  • Provincial Exam Preparation Package

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Communications 12 Modules:

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(Interactive Demo) Communications 12 Media Sample

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Features
  • Addresses the learning outcomes from the BC Ministry of Education’s IRP
  • Designed to meet the most recent provincial exam specifications
  • Developed by BC teachers, instructional designers, and multimedia experts
  • Modular design
  • Reviews reading, writing, and grammar skills
  • Rich and varied multimedia components that support a variety of learning styles
  • Interactive tutorial on creating a visual design product
  • Module dedicated to media literacy and consumer awareness
  • Provincial exam preparation package with two sample exams
  • Authentic and engaging activities
  • Assignments that provide students with choice, flexibility, and personal relevance
System Requirements

To make use of multimedia resources requires a modern computer with sound, a CD-ROM drive and Flash Player (free to download from Adobe's website). To take an online course requires all of the above, plus an Internet connection and current web browser.

Resources
  • Communicate CD
  • Provincial Exam Preparation Package
  • Between the Lines 12
  • Gage Language Power Book (Paper-based students only)

These resources can be ordered:

Module 1: Navigating Information Overload

  • Communicating in the Information Age
  • Finding, Sorting, and Evaluating Information Online
  • The New ABC’s – Advertising, Branding, and Consumerism

Module 2: Strategies for High Impact Communication

  • Communication 1, 2, 3
  • Giving Our Ideas Structure
  • When You Have a Lot To Say – Composition Writing
  • Sharing Stories

Module 3: Workplace Communication That Works

  • Opening Doors
  • Packaging Yourself
  • Communicating at Work

Module 4: New Ways to Appreciate Storytelling

  • Spinning Words
  • Spinning Tales
  • Spinning Your Tale

Communications 12 Exam Preparation Package

  • Practice Exams
  • Tips and Guidelines