Communication

October 28, 2021

Workplace Communication

Standards
1.1.3 Demonstrate teamwork skills by contributing to the success of the team, assisting others, and requesting help when needed Idaho CTE
1.1.5 Demonstrate diversity awareness by working well with all customers and co-workers Idaho CTE
1.1.7 Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness by contributing new ideas and working with initiative Idaho CTE
1.3.1 Demonstrate proficiency with job-specific technologies by selecting and safely using technological resources to accomplish work responsibilities in a productive
manner Idaho CTE
1.3.3 Demonstrate proper Internet use and security by using the Internet appropriately for work Idaho CTE
1.3.4 Demonstrate proficiency with telecommunications by selecting and using appropriate devices, services, and applications Idaho CTE
5.1 Demonstrate Written and Oral Communication Idaho CTE
5.1.5 Communicate with liaisons outside the company. Idaho CTE
2.1.1 Demonstrate effective business communication skills in a clear, courteous, concise, and correct manner on personal and professional levels. Idaho CTE
2.1.2 Demonstrate through vocal expression and listening skills in a clear, courteous, concise, and correct manner on personal and professional levels. Idaho CTE
2.1.4 Demonstrate appropriate communication skills i.e. telephone, texting, social media. Idaho CTE
2.1.5 Converse appropriately in a business, social, and media situations. Idaho CTE
6.1.1 Develop and use project plans e.g. goal, concept development, calendar, timelines, final deadlines. Idaho CTE

Objective
Students will be able to (SWBT):
Understand the importance of communication within the workplace and improve their communication skills.
Practice communications with technology using Padlet, FlipGrid and Zoom.
Develop presentation skills while working as a team.

Outcome
Students will enhance their understanding of the importance of communication in the workplace. They will demonstrate competency by utilizing technology to interact with
other students outside their school and will build on their presentation skills by working together in small teams to create a presentation that showcases positive outcomes
of diversity in the workplace.

Procedures
1. Starter (3 min): Introduce PowerPoint on business communications and discuss technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWxMOOwTRhk
2. Engage (5 min): Briefly recap verbal and written communication and have everyone stand to give an example of an occupation and how verbal or written communication
is crucial for that job.
3. Explore (15 min): Have students consider how diversity increases productivity of business and help them to make connections between how understanding diversity
improves business communications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSewKRYoE4I Introduce students to Padlet and let them explore the technology
https://padlet.com/ross9842/ev3jlq9s1brf2xss
4. Application (15 min): Students will simulate being a part of a work team that will include other business students from other schools as a way to enhance their skills
in communicating with technology. Students will be introduced to Zoom. Using the technology, they will interact with their teams in Breakout Rooms and discuss plans
for their team assignment and make an outline.
5. Extend (10 min): Review the expectations with their group presentations.
Presentation Requirements:
Each group must turn in a written outline of their presentation.
Everyone in the group will be required to speak.
Each group must have a visual aid.
Students must give 3 examples of the importance of diversity in the workplace and include outcome scenarios.
Presentation should be 5-10 min in length.
Presentations will be delivered using technology (Zoom).

Closure (10 min):

Review key points from the lesson
Communicating with Technology
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Enhancing Communication through Workplace Diversity
Introduce Positive Outcomes Flipgrid Homework https://flipgrid.com/c9236111
Introduce the ABCs of Workplace Communication Worksheet for assessment

ABC Communications.docx
Materials and Resources
https://flipgrid.com/c9236111
https://padlet.com/ross9842/ev3jlq9s1brf2xss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSewKRYoE4I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWxMOOwTRhk

communication in the workplace .pptx

ABC Communications.docx
rubric for group.jpg
grading rubric workcomm.jpg