OSBC Communications 12: Communicate

OSBC Communications 12: Communicate

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Communicate is a multimedia CD-ROM resource, originally developed to complement our Communications 12 course. The engaging and relevant multimedia pieces are useful tools in addressing the BC Communications 12 curriculum.

It is available in three versions:

  • Single-user
  • 35 user version to be installed on a network server
  • 100 user version to be installed on the school’s network server
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Features
  • Interactive multimedia
  • Designed to complement our courses but can be used as a stand alone resource
  • Developed by BC teachers, instructional designers and multimedia experts
  • Module structure so any or all pieces can be used
  • Authentic and engaging activities
  • Address current Ministry of Education IRP learning outcomes
System Requirements

Requires a modern computer with a CD-ROM drive and Flash Player 7 or later (free to download from Adobe's website)

Server versions require installation on a locally networked server

Systme Requirements
Communications 12 Media:
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Writer's Resource

An interactive grammar and punctuation resource with tutorials and practice activities including a diagnostic test.

Module 1
Navigating Information Overload

21st Century Literacy; an interactive self-assessment
Three Steps to Effective Communication; an interactive multimedia tutorial
Visual Design; multimedia tutorial
e-Literate Video; multimedia presentation
How to View a Web Site; multimedia tutorial
Andy’s Web Site; poor example of a website
Quesnel Camera Club Web Site; good example of a website
Logo Handout; demonstrating examples (PDF)
Weasels in Wonderland; an interactive, multimedia tutorial on advertising
Public Services Announcements; examples presented in PDF format
Adbuster Parody Ads; examples presented in PDF format

Module 2
Strategies for High Impact Communication

Correcting Sentence Fragments; a self-check activity
Paragraph Essentials; multimedia tutorial
Paragraph Coherence; self-check activity
Ghost Story; audio of a poorly told story
Ghost on the Bridge; audio of a well-told story


Module 3
Workplace Communication
That Works

Career Path Adventure; a multimedia simulation
Solving the Employment Puzzle; a video tutorial ‘Finding Work Opportunities’
Playing the Game: Resumes; a video tutorial on approaching this task
Do’s and Don’ts I; video presentation discussing good resumes
Do’s and Don’ts II; video presentation on good cover letters
Asking Relevant Questions; video presentation on being prepared
Lost Youth Video; video clip from WorkSafe BC about worker safety
Sample Product User Manual; a multimedia example of a user manual

Module 4
New Ways to
Appreciate
Storytelling

Television’s Child; a multimedia presentation of Glen Kirkland’s poem
Desiderata; a multimedia presentation of Max Ehrmann’s poem
Literary Devices; a multimedia tutorial highlighting writers’ devices
The Spring of Youth; a multimedia presentation of Ulivfak’s poem
Warren Pryor; multimedia presentation of Alden Nowlan’s writing
The Plot Thickens; a multimedia tutorial illustrating plot
Building a Character; a multimedia tutorial explaining character development
Building a Powerful Setting; a multimedia tutorial on creating an environment