Communication Skills

Prepare students for academic and life success by helping them develop their listening, speaking, writing, and digital media skills.

Communication Skills
60-Second Strategy: Discussion Mapping
Following discussions with a quick reflection exercise helps students sharpen their speaking and listening skills.
Communication Skills
A Strategy for Effective Student Collaboration
A well-known protocol can help student teams reflect intentionally on their work—a necessity for improvement and learning.
Communication Skills
More Talking in Class, Please
Strategies for facilitating small group and whole class conversations with students in grades 3 to 12.
Communication Skills
60-Second Strategy: Fishbowl Discussion
A discussion technique based on peer feedback helps students delve into complex texts and develop communication skills.
Education Trends
Sharing Student Work Beyond the Classroom
The Share Your Learning campaign highlights the value of having students present their work to authentic audiences.
Classroom Technology
Lessons for 21st-Century Learners
Three ideas for fostering collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity with easy-to-use apps and tools.
Communication Skills
Showing Students the Power of Words
Tips for demonstrating the impact of words in ways that improve your students’ literacy and your relationships with them.
Communication Skills
Bringing All Students Into Discussions
Techniques for fostering meaningful class discussions by getting even reluctant students to share their insights.
Communication Skills
Improving Student-Led Discussions
A look at some common problems teachers find when implementing student-led discussions—and potential solutions.
Student Wellness
Building a Bridge to a Place of Belonging
At a school in Norway, a program connects Norwegians and immigrants for pizza and games—with benefits for both groups.