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1 | Module | Learning Outcome | Title | Time/ Length | URL | In a Choice Dropdown? | cc/ transcript | Page Where Found in Text | Description (from YouTube) | Created/Posted by | ||||||||||||||||||
2 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.0.1 | Michelle Obama | WHO ARE YOU GONNA BE? | Your Motivation | 6:12 | https://youtu.be/hnFH8T3d0g4 | Background You'll Need | First Lady Michelle Obama asked Eastern Kentucky University's Class of 2013 who they were going to be, not what they were going to do after graduation. She challenges viewers to focus on their character rather than their achievements. While encouraging graduates to engage with others who hold different viewpoints, Obama stresses that qualities like hard work, reliability, and openness are crucial for success. | Your Motivation | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.1.1 | Effective Communication Skills in the Workplace | 4:39 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGHBq5OEsBM | Fresh Take: Effective Communication | While schooling prepares us for some things, there usually isn't enough of a focus on how to communicate effectively. This can leave professionals with no idea what to focus on to improve their skills or where they may be lacking. Luckily, communication skills are easy to build, as long as we retain awareness of them. | Self Improvement Vault | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.1.3 | Communication Cycle | 3:02 | https://youtu.be/4Z1BIeje_ko?feature=shared | Fresh Take: Effective Communication | Summary of social communication model | David Harmon | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.1.5 | Formal vs Informal communication | 6 Key differences | 5:07 | https://youtu.be/TsXxlOUmSbc?feature=shared | Fresh Take: Effective Communication | Formal Communication refers to the official, structured, and systematic flow of information within an organization or professional environment. It follows predefined channels and protocols. On the other hand, Informal Communication refers to the casual, unofficial, and spontaneous exchange of information that occurs naturally among individuals. It often takes place in social settings or informal interactions. | Educationleaves Skills | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.2.1 | 4 things all great listeners know | 5:06 | https://youtu.be/i3ku5nx4tMU?feature=shared | Apply It: Forms of Communication Fresh Take: Forms of Communication | Dig into different strategies that can improve your listening skills so you can become a high quality listener. It’s easy to tell when someone’s not paying attention, but it can be surprisingly tricky to know what good listening looks like. Good listening is one of the most important things we can do to improve our relationships, develop our worldview, and potentially change people’s minds. So what can we do to become better listeners? Dig into different strategies that can improve your listening skills. | TED-Ed | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.2.2 1.2.3 | Verbal communication vs non-verbal communication | 3:43 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_5dayHDdBk | Fresh Take: Forms of Communication | In this video, you are going to learn "Difference between verbal & non-verbal communication". | Educationleaves Skills | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.3.1 | Integrating Ethics: Ethical Decision Making | 3:59 | https://youtu.be/IwK-CshmH7M | Learn It: Ethics and Communication, page 1 | Academic Technologies (AT) at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), in partnership with the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission, created digitized modules designed to provide faculty with effective strategies to improve the integration and teaching of ethics into the core curriculum of any class across disciplines. | Integrating Ethics: From Thought to Action | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.3.2 | Harvard Business School Professor on using A.I. to optimize your small business | 3:03 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTVnSYc0-l4 | Apply It: Ethics and Communication | Harvard Business School Professor Karim Lakhani outlines how small business owners can utilize AI tools. | CNBC Events | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.3.1 | What is Business Ethics? | 3:54 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sF1CEA-UUs | Fresh Take: Ethics and Communication | What is Ethics? What is Business Ethics? This video answers these questions in the context of the workplace in order to encourage employees to think about their own ethical behaviour and to stand up for what is right. | Global Ethics Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.3.2 | Ethical Considerations for Communicating on the Internet | 3:49 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTa5o556Zoc&t=2s | Fresh Take: Ethics and Communication | To state the obvious: being polite and kind on the Internet is just as important online as it is in-person. The problem is that cyberspace can complicate what you understand as “appropriate communications” — especially if you’re not used to communicating with your students and colleagues this way. This video lesson will clarify things — and provide you with some rules for respectful online communications. | Kaspersky | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.3.2 | What is Internet Ethics? | 5:43 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp2bwWqKik8 | Fresh Take: Ethics and Communication | Irina Raicu, director of Internet Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, explores the role the internet plays in the development of the good life. She addresses privacy, net neutrality, access, big data, and other topics. | Markkula Center for Applied Ethics | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.4.1 | 3 Ways to Better Connect with Your Coworkers | 4:06 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgtD2Cerots | Fresh Take: Staying Connected in the Digital Age | Connecting with the people you work with doesn't just make your team stronger — it's good for you too. Whether you've just joined a new organization or you're managing a remote team, these three tips from collaboration expert Mark T. Rivera can help you strengthen your ties with your co-workers, so that everyone can thrive. | TED | ||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.4.2 | How to Successfully Engage with Customers in a Digital Age | 10:22 | https://youtu.be/SZIwpJHtWW4 | Fresh Take: Staying Connected in the Digital Age | Featuring Clive Armitage, CEO, Agent3 | Selling Power | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Module 1: Communicating in Business | 1.4.2 | The value of customer service in the digital age | 2:59 | https://youtu.be/JimxRYYOjZ8 | Fresh Take: Staying Connected in the Digital Age | Today, it has become imperative to respond to customers faster as it directly correlates with the customer experience that an organization can deliver. From a customer standpoint, when they have a query, they want to find a solution on their own, through customer self service. | Freshchat | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.0.1 | How to Make Your Writing Sound Smarter (Informal vs. Formal Tone) | 5:51 | https://youtu.be/xUii8vHE3oM | Background You'll Need | In this video, I discuss the difference between formal and informal writing. I give an example of each and then go through a bunch of tips and tricks to write formally. If you follow the information in this video, your writing will sound smarter and more sophisticated. | Mister Messinger | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.0.1 | Writing Emails In English - Formal, Semi-Formal or Informal? | 11:13 | https://youtu.be/xKuWPbJvD-Q | Background You'll Need | In this Business English Emails lesson, I show you the differences between writing formal, semi-formal and informal emails in English. I show you 3 example emails and lots of useful phrases for each style of writing. | Derek Callan - English for Professionals | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.0.1 | 30 Phrases for the Perfect Business Email | 7:18 | https://youtu.be/Sw61Uu8ftII?si=lFyp4bXmvKPkfyam | Background You'll Need | Are you spending too much time writing your business emails in English? Well, relief is here! In this video, I’m giving you 30 perfect phrases for the most common email situations - both formal and informal - that will make your life a lot easier. | English to Excel | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.1.1 | Writing With Your Audience in Mind | 3:05 | https://youtu.be/xyH79KQET5E | Fresh Take: Strategic Messaging in Business Communication | When we write, there's probably nothing more important than understanding who our audience is. It's critical to understand who your audience is, not as an abstraction, but as actual human beings you are engaging in a conversation. | Tony DeFilippo | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.1.2 2.1.3 | The Secret to Business Writing: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills #3 | 11:43 | https://youtu.be/8E-oqahDnb8 | Fresh Take: Strategic Messaging in Business Communication | The video highlights strategies for crafting clear, concise messages by using rhetorical principles (logos, ethos, pathos), audience analysis, and practical writing tips, ensuring that communication is tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the intended readers. | CrashCourse | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.2.1 | How to use the YOU attitude in Business Communication | 4:02 | https://youtu.be/fM7rvMoLcPI | Fresh Take: Crafting Effective Messages | The "YOU attitude" in business communication involves prioritizing the audience's needs, interests, and preferences over the writer's. This is achieved by using "you" language instead of "we" language, making the reader feel that their desires are the primary focus, which enhances the effectiveness of the message. | Professor Tanya Speaks | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.2.2 | Inclusive Language | 2:40 | https://youtu.be/6pEfkQBeyWw | Fresh Take: Crafting Effective Messages | "Inclusive Language" emphasizes the importance of using gender-neutral and culturally inclusive language to ensure effective communication with a diverse audience. | Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.2.3 | Writing Concisely - UNC Writing Center | 2:08 | https://youtu.be/CHgdvQYXQCk | Fresh Take: Crafting Effective Messages | Reducing wordiness in early drafts can make writing clearer and more engaging. | UNC Writing Center | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.2.3 | 3 Tips for Clear and Concise Writing: How To Improve Your Writing | 6:55 | https://youtu.be/H3tw-qqnwj4 | Fresh Take: Crafting Effective Messages | Clear and concise writing improves your writing by sharing your points faster and with more impact. | High-Value Writing | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.2.4 | PARALLEL STRUCTURE | English Lesson | 5:28 | https://youtu.be/fojkyh3qfHI | Fresh Take: Crafting Effective Messages | How to use parallel structure. | Kevin Spaans | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.2.5 | Why you should be more direct in your writing (and how) | Emphasis | 2:15 | https://youtu.be/mS54F3DlMew | Fresh Take: Crafting Effective Messages | The video emphasizes the importance of directness in writing, particularly by using the word "you" to engage readers and prompt action. | The Business Writing Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.3.1 2.3.2 | Outlines - UNC Writing Center | 1:48 | https://youtu.be/aZUrlFY84Kw | Fresh Take: The Writing Process | The video describes different strategies you can use to create the best outline for you. | UNC Writing Center | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.3.3 | Revising Your Writing | 2:47 | https://youtu.be/MHogJGa31Ug | Fresh Take: The Writing Process | Learn to revise quickly and effectively in this how-to video. | Write for Business | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Module 2: Business Writing | 2.1.2 2.2.1 2.2.3 2.3.3 | AI can do your homework. Now what? | 17:02 | https://youtu.be/bEJ0_TVXh-I | Get Stronger | The video explores the complexities educators face in managing this technology, debating between banning it or integrating it responsibly to foster learning and critical thinking. | Vox | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.1.1 | Why Japan's Shrinking Economy Is Stuck in the ‘90s | WSJ | 5:53 | https://youtu.be/K8MldJsSjl4 | Apply It: Communication Methods | Japan is a country of contradictions. From bullet trains to pioneering robotics, it’s often seen as a land of innovation; but it also has a strong attachment to tradition with practices like hanko. Japan used to be the third largest economy in the world but lost the title to Germany last year. So why is the country falling behind? WSJ’s Peter Landers explains how being fiercely traditional is weighing down Japan’s economy. | The Wall Street Journal | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.1.1 | Explaining digital communication, collaboration and participation | 0:56 | https://youtu.be/nAlOUFMFHcU | Fresh Take: Communication Methods | The area of digital capability which focuses on digital communication, collaboration and participation looks at the way in which you interact with others. It examines how you work with people, join in and connect through digital means. | University of Derby | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.2.1 | 8 Email Etiquette Tips - How to Write Better Emails at Work | 7:00 | https://youtu.be/1XctnF7C74s | Fresh Take: Internal Written Communication | Learning the unspoken rules for writing professional emails can improve how competent you appear in the eyes of colleagues. | Harvard Business Review | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.2.2 | How to Write a Memo | 4:56 | https://youtu.be/HJtrbEy5pOU | Fresh Take: Internal Written Communication | Here's why memos are important along with tips for formatting and writing one. Follow this outline to write a professional memo. Remember to check for spelling and grammar errors! | Ford Rasmussen 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.3.1 3.3.2 | Master the Perfect ChatGPT Prompt Formula (in just 8 minutes)! | 8:29 | https://youtu.be/jC4v5AS4RIM | Apply It: External Written Communication | Here are the 6 key components that make up the perfect formula for ChatGPT and Google Bard: Task, Context, Exemplars, Persona, Format, and Tone. In this video we go through real-world examples and demonstrate how each component contributes to the effectiveness of the prompt (aka the better the prompt, the better the output)! | Jeff Su | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.3.1 3.3.2 | Writing emails in customer support: 6 tips you can use (ACTIONABLE) | Freshworks Academy | 3:28 | https://youtu.be/St2lAL0i5Qk | Fresh Take: External Written Communication | Writing a good email depends a lot on getting some of the basic email etiquettes right. Etiquette that you can easily maintain using a checklist. In this video, we will look at the 6 main checks you need to do before you hit ‘send’ on any email | Academy Freshworks | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 | 6 Great Email Marketing Campaigns Examples (As Chosen By Experts) | 6:32 | https://youtu.be/pp5-47e55XE | Apply It: Written Communication Channels | In this video, we’re covering 6 great email marketing campaigns. Don’t just take our word for it, these were chosen by the experts! Keeping your customers engaged via email can be a bit tricky but with these 6 different campaign ideas, you’ll be able to get the results you’re looking for with both existing customers and new ones too! | Masters in Marketing | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.4.2 | Instant Messaging & Text Messaging 📨 📱 What Are They & What Are Their Differences? Explained ✅ | 1:29 | https://youtu.be/dGmwk-LRCy00 | Fresh Take: Written Communication Channels | This video breaks down what instant messaging and text messaging are, as well as their differences. | Esendex USA | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.4.3 | Social Media for businesses | 1:54 | https://youtu.be/b4kQPBhDcG8 | Fresh Take: Written Communication Channels | Everyone is talking about social media… but you still don’t see how Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Linkedin can help your business grow? Here are 4 good reasons to start being more active online!/socially active online/ active on social media. | Localsphere Digital Media Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.4.3 3.4.4 | Best Internal Social Networks for Business: Social Media Minute | 3:32 | https://youtu.be/oWOh0I8Dcw0 | Fresh Take: Written Communication Channels | Jan Rezab recommends you to use enterprise social networks to manage your company's internal communication and boost productivity. | Social Media Minute with Jan Rezab | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.4.3 3.4.4 | Business Communication Channels: What they are & Which You Need Most | 2:41 | https://youtu.be/5qwUMHvq2vg | Fresh Take: Written Communication Channels | In this video, we cover the different Business Communication Channels and how to choose the right one for your business! | GetVoIP - Simplify your search | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.2.1 3.3.1 3.3.2 | How to Write Email with Military Precision | 4:01 | https://youtu.be/LBNF6l2n3YM | Get Stronger | Here are three tips on writing crisper and cleaner emails that elicit quicker and higher-quality responses from colleagues and clients. | Harvard Business Review | ||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.3.2 | 3 Ways To Make Your Writing Clearer | 3:05 | https://youtu.be/prUqCd2R3Zw | Get Stronger | If your message isn’t clear, changing a word here or there won’t help. You need these 3 strategies to get to the heart of the problem. | Harvard Business Review | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Module 3: Channels of Written Communication | 3.3.2 | The Science Behind Strong Writing | 0:56 | https://youtu.be/c0EXmrXRz90 | Get Stronger | In his article “The Science Behind Strong Business Writing,” writing coach Bill Birchard talks about how to make your writing more enjoyable to read. The magic happens when prose has one or more of these characteristics: It’s simple, specific, surprising, stirring, seductive, smart, social, or story-driven. Let’s dig into the first three characteristics and talk about why they can make your writing stronger. | Harvard Business Review | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.1.1 | Writing a Powerful Business Report | 2:16 | https://youtu.be/Sq2SDdz1i8U | Fresh Take: The Power of Information | In this video, you’ll learn more about writing a powerful business report. | LearnFree | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.1.2 | 6 steps in the research process | 1:53 | https://youtu.be/YIVamS04Ikk | Fresh Take: The Power of Information | The video outlines a six-step research process: identifying a problem, reviewing literature, specifying a research purpose, collecting data, analyzing data, and reporting findings. | Anna Dalin-Mendoza | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.1.3 | Interpret the Need for External and Internal Data Sources | 2:22 | https://youtu.be/3QzbGo2FOnU | Fresh Take: The Power of Information | Paul Egan, Co-Convenor on the Market Research, Consumer Insights, and Competitor Analysis online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT), discusses the benefits and limitations of using secondary data sources. | GetSmarter | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.1.4 | Primary vs. Secondary Sources: The Differences Explained | Scribbr 🎓 | 4:12 | https://youtu.be/CPQ95B95bWE | Fresh Take: The Power of Information | Primary and secondary sources are the two main types of sources you’ll use for your research. This video will walk you through what their differences are and when to use which. | Scribbr | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.2.1 4.2.2 | What Is Business Analytics? | Business: Explained | 2:17 | https://youtu.be/9fFQA-JOXA0 | Apply It: Internal Data Sources | Learning how to analyze data effectively can enable you to draw conclusions, predictions, and actionable insights to drive impactful decision-making. Here’s a breakdown of the 4 types of business analytics, which you can use individually or in tandem to maximally benefit from your company’s data. | HBS Online | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.2.1 4.2.2 | What is Data Collection? How Data is Collected | 2:17 | https://youtu.be/Lb6Gi6IR-Kc | Fresh Take: Internal Data Sources | Dive into data collection, the process of gathering data for business decision-making, strategic planning, research, and more. It can happen unknowingly -- like IT systems continuously collecting customer, employee, and sales data -- or knowingly -- as with customer forms, loyalty programs, surveys, and competitions. | Eye on Tech | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.3.1 | Developing a Research Question | 4:33 | https://youtu.be/LWLYCYeCFak | Learn It: Search Techniques, page 1 | This video explains the importance of developing a focused research question. It emphasizes specificity, significance, and answerability, and advises on background research and refining questions to enhance research quality. | Steely Library NKU | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.3.2 | Library Databases vs. Google | 3:29 | https://youtu.be/ZjxHODprg-A | Learn It: Search Techniques, page 4 | Search engines make everything look easy, but are they really good for research or just "good enough"? This video explains why library databases are better than Google for academic research. | FSCJ LLC | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.3.1 | Creating a search strategy | 4:35 | https://youtu.be/SnuZeG4GWlo | Fresh Take: Search Techniques | This video teaches strategies for effectively using library databases. It emphasizes creating a search strategy by selecting relevant keywords, using "and" and "or" for combining terms, and including synonyms to enhance search results. | University of Arizona Libraries | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.3.2 | Secondary Research at Work | 3:40 | https://youtu.be/MCLuUaXkeqI | Fresh Take: Search Techniques | This video covers the process of secondary research, highlighting the use of existing print and online sources, libraries, databases, and reference works. It emphasizes effective keyword searching and evaluating the reliability of information for accurate research outcomes. | GreggU | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.4.2 | 12 Cognitive Biases Explained - How to Think Better and More Logically Removing Bias | 10:08 | https://youtu.be/wEwGBIr_RIw | Learn It: Evaluating Information Sources, page 2 | We are going to be explaining 12 cognitive biases in this video and presenting them in a format that you can easily understand to help you make better decision in your life. Cognitive biases are flaws in logical thinking that clear the path to bad decisions, so learning about these ideas can reduce errors in your thought process, leading to a more successful life. These biases are very closely related to logical fallacies, which may help you win an argument or present information better. | Practical Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.4.3 | How Library Stuff Works: How to Evaluate Resources (the CRAAP Test) | 2:09 | https://youtu.be/_M1-aMCJHFg | Learn It: Evaluating Information Sources, page 3 | The CRAAP test helps evaluate sources based on Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. It ensures the source is timely, relevant, credible, accurate, and unbiased, aiding in selecting appropriate materials for research. | McMaster Libraries | ||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.4.2 4.4.4 | Using SIFT to Evaluate Sources for Credibility Tutorial | 2:56 | https://youtu.be/qsrXJGpxwIE | Apply It: Evaluating Information Sources | This tutorial explores evaluating sources for credibility using Mike Caulfield's SIFT method of source evaluation. Use this method to find credible sources and to avoid misinformation and disinformation. | Vanderbilt Libraries Teaching & Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.4.1 | SCONUL 7 Pillars of Information literacy | 5:51 | https://youtu.be/LLMMt9rkGnk | Fresh Take: Evaluating Information Sources | The SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy framework includes identifying information needs, scoping current knowledge, planning search strategies, gathering data, evaluating sources, managing information ethically, and presenting findings effectively. This model enhances research skills and information literacy. | Billie Coxhead | ||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.4.2 | Evaluating Sources for Credibility | 3:14 | https://youtu.be/PLTOVoHbH5c | Fresh Take: Evaluating Information Sources | This video explains what makes a source credible: author expertise, point of view, publication date, and editorial process. It highlights the importance of using credible sources to strengthen research quality and offers tips on evaluating and finding reliable sources. | libncsu | ||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.4.3 | How to Use the CRAAP Test | 2:29 | https://youtu.be/tVqnamWs91I | Fresh Take: Evaluating Information Sources | This video teaches the CRAAP test to evaluate research sources: check for currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. It helps identify credible, authoritative information, ensuring the reliability of your research. | Hodges University Library | ||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.4.4 | How do I incorporate sources into my papers? | 2:28 | https://youtu.be/87ONWjITLDk | Fresh Take: Evaluating Information Sources | This video explains how to incorporate sources into your writing by quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing. It highlights the importance of citation and offers guidance on maintaining the original intent of sources while integrating them into your work. | University of Houston Libraries | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.5.1 | Plagiarism vs Inspiration: How to NOT Rip Off Other Stories (Writing Advice) | 8:55 | https://youtu.be/lWF0Ys9Jvpk | Apply It: Ethical Use of Information | Learn how to drawn inspiration from other stories without creating rip-offs. Examples from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Jurassic Park, Squid Game, and more! | Writer Brandon McNulty | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.5.1 | Avoiding Plagiarism | 2:20 | https://youtu.be/PzZsButRaHs | Fresh Take: Ethical Use of Information | In this video, you’ll learn more about the strategies you can use to avoid plagiarizing others' work. | LearnFree | ||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.5.2 | Creativity, Copyright, and Fair Use | 4:40 | https://youtu.be/xvZHNwBHirQ | Fresh Take: Ethical Use of Information | As creators, we need to be aware of copyright law and the appropriate ways to use original work responsibly with fair use. Being a creator means giving credit where credit is due, and getting credit for your original work! | Common Sense Education | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Module 4: Using Research and Information Tools | 4.1.2 4.1.4 4.2.2 4.3.2 | How to Do Market Research! | 7:46 | https://youtu.be/b-hDg7699S0 | Get Stronger | This video emphasizes the importance of market research in evaluating product viability. It discusses using secondary sources like reports and databases and conducting primary research through surveys and direct customer interactions. The goal is to make informed decisions, avoiding costly mistakes. | Two Cents | ||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.0.1 | How Google Lens helps you search what you see | Search | 2:23 | https://youtu.be/BH_6BdgTdiw | Background You’ll Need | How do you search for something if you don’t know what it’s called? That’s the question at the heart of the innovation behind Google Lens. See how Google Lens helps you search what you see and explore the world around you. | Google | ||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.1.2 | Beginning Graphic Design: Typography | 6:23 | https://youtu.be/sByzHoiYFX0 | Learn It: Designing Your Message, page 3 | In this video, learn more about the basics of working with typography. | LearnFree | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.1.1 5.1.2 | Turning Amateur Designs Into PRO DESIGNS (TOP TIPS) | 6:52 | https://youtu.be/TLfK3wt96NQ | Apply It: Designing Your Message | The video showcases before-and-after examples of graphic designs, focusing on enhancing typography, layout, and color schemes. It includes a cocktail party poster, a landing page, and a social media banner. Viewers can download a design to make their own improvements and submit their revisions. | Satori Graphics | ||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.1.1 5.1.2 | The Purpose of Visuals in Communication | 3:41 | https://youtu.be/xIaBYxZBjZc | Fresh Take: Designing Your Message | This video emphasizes the importance of visuals in workplace communication, highlighting their roles in summarizing data, enhancing comprehension, attracting interest, and improving retention. It discusses how visuals are used in various documents to effectively convey information and persuade audiences. | GreggU | ||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.1.2 | Beginning Graphic Design: Layout & Composition | 5:14 | https://youtu.be/a5KYlHNKQB8 | Fresh Take: Designing Your Message | In this video, you’ll learn the basics of layout and composition in graphic design. | LearnFree | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.2.1 | Wendy MacNaughton: The art of paying attention | TED | 13:23 | https://youtu.be/p5IuRLOer6E?si=C4kqb1Y-WsX5PDOg | Learn It: Selecting and Sourcing Images, page 2 | In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try? Grab a pencil and join MacNaughton for this delightful talk. "Drawing is looking, and looking is loving," she says. | TED | ||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.2.1 | Why specializing early doesn't always mean career success | David Epstein | 14:00 | https://youtu.be/B6lBtiQZSho?si=INHHaU6PAzYfcLgt | Learn It: Selecting and Sourcing Images, page 2 | A head start doesn't always ... well, help you get ahead. With examples from sports, technology and economics, journalist David Epstein shares how specializing in a particular skill too early in life may undermine your long-term development -- and explains the benefits of a "sampling period" where you try new things and focus on building a range of skills. Learn how this broader, counterintuitive mindset (and more forgiving timeline) could lead to a more fulfilling life, personally and professionally. | TED | ||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.2.3 | Fair Use | 3:51 | https://youtu.be/IFhF_tHrj4s | Apply It: Selecting and Sourcing Images | In this video, find out what "fair use" is and how it applies when you are looking to use a copyright-protected work. Learn the factors that go into evaluating whether or not a case meets fair use standards. | U.S. Copyright Office | ||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.2.3 | FIRST TIME HEARING Dolly Parton - Jolene REACTION | 4:58 | https://youtu.be/_pEPFYiJOXU | Apply It: Selecting and Sourcing Images | This reaction video features enthusiastic reviews of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," focusing on its storytelling, musicality, and emotional impact. The hosts express surprise and enjoyment, inviting viewers to suggest more songs for future reactions. | TwinsthenewTrend | ||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.2.3 | How to Use Google Image Search to Find Creative Commons Images you can LEGALLY use for FREE! | 3:48 | https://youtu.be/BYGCfPInGbY | Fresh Take: Selecting and Sourcing Images | Legally, you're not allowed to use just any ol' image you find online. There are certain images you can use in your projects...you just need to know how to find and attribute them! In this video, I show you how to search for images under creative commons licenses, and where to find attributions within Wikimedia Commons (i.e., Wikipedia). | Siebert Science | ||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.3.4 | Persuasive Presentation: How to Make Graphs More Powerful | 1:49 | https://youtu.be/hXnTFoxfGt8 | Learn It: Choosing and Using Graphics, page 5 | This video explains how to enhance graph impact by using active titles that convey the main message. It advises removing clutter, avoiding 3D effects, and adding visual aids to highlight key trends, ensuring clear communication and easier presentations. | Peter Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.4.1 5.4.2 | Nancy Duarte: How to Tell a Story | 3:01 | https://youtu.be/9JrRQ1oQWQk | Learn It: Effective Use of Visual Media, page 2 | Nancy Duarte, speaker, presenter, and CEO of Duarte Design, shares her experience on why stories are still important; the elements of a good story; and some tips for business leaders on how they can tell better stories. | Stanford Graduate School of Business | ||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.4.3 | JAWS reading graphs | 1:22 | https://youtu.be/51olpSqhSuk | Learn It: Effective Use of Visual Media, page 3 | A screen reader ineffectively describes charts and graphs that have not been made accessible. | Audrey Bryk | ||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.4.3 | Accessibility vs. Inclusive Design | 4:38 | https://youtu.be/hE83Qn-PTGA | Apply It: Effective Use of Visual Media | "Accessible design" and "inclusive design" are often used interchangeably. While they are related, their focuses are different. | NNgroup | ||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.4.2 | How To Effectively Use VISUAL AIDs for Presentations/ Public Speaking | 2:33 | https://youtu.be/b874Wmqp_AY | Fresh Take: Effective Use of Visual Media | Are your meetings and presentations lacking that wow factor? In this video, I'll walk you through the power of VISUAL AIDs (Visual, Interactive, Simple, Attention-Grabbing) and how they can take your meetings and presentations from ordinary to extraordinary. | Darren Tay | ||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.4.4 | Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Message | 2:29 | https://youtu.be/0RuT2AFhVOg | Fresh Take: Effective Use of Visual Media | When it comes to business communication, how do you know your message was effective? In other words, how do you evaluate message effectiveness? In this video, we review how you do just that. | Bill Carmody | ||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.4.3 5.4.4 | How To Write Great Image Alt Text And Get More SEO Traffic | 6:35 | https://youtu.be/-jn9aaNn8_I | Get Stronger | Learn how to write killer Image Alt Text from one of HubSpot’s SEO experts. This easy to execute tactic will help drive more traffic to your website and social media through Google Image Search and increase accessibility for users with disabilities. Image Alt Text is a win-win for marketing professionals and customers alike. | Masters in Marketing | ||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.4.3 5.4.4 | Accessible Images: Bad Alt Text Examples | 7:49 | https://youtu.be/Dh9zDy_Yfkw | Get Stronger | Alt text (alternative text), also known as "alt attributes," or "alt descriptions," are used within an HTML code to describe the appearance and function of an image on a page. In this video, we'll take a look at some examples of bad alt text uses with images of text on Amazon and discuss just why good alt text is so important. | Web Accessibility Education | ||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Module 5: Visual Media | 5.4.3 5.4.4 | Understanding Alternative Text | 5:12 | https://youtu.be/2x-MKvD_Uj0 | Get Stronger | This video emphasizes the importance of providing alternative text for images in online learning to ensure accessibility. It explains how to write alternative text based on the image's context—whether decorative, example, or content-related—ensuring all students, including those with visual impairments, can fully engage with the material. | NC State IT Accessibility | ||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.0.1 | Should we let students use ChatGPT? | Natasha Berg | TEDxSioux Falls | 14:15 | https://youtu.be/ogcSQ-cFRVM | Background You’ll Need | The emergence of ChatGPT in November of 2022 took the world by storm: particularly the world of education. With this technology able to generate complex pieces of writing, solve advanced math equations, generate code, and more with the push of a button, educators across the country have entered a state of panic. How are educators supposed to teach students when they have this technology at their literal fingertips? | TEDx Talks | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.1.1 | Formal Reports vs. Informal Reports | 4:21 | https://youtu.be/aqeeh353NR8 | Fresh Take: Types of Reports | This video explains the differences between informal and formal reports. Informal reports are short, often for internal use, and cover simple topics, while formal reports are lengthy, detailed, and include additional sections like a title page and table of contents. Both types need clear organization with headings, an introduction, discussion, and conclusion. | Penn State Harrisburg English 202 Online Videos | ||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.1.1 6.1.2 | REPORT WRITING - WHAT IS THE TYPE OF REPORT? | 4:08 | https://youtu.be/_eu9maTxHkg | Fresh Take: Types of Reports | This video categorizes business reports into informational (presenting facts) and analytical (analyzing data to make recommendations). It distinguishes reports from proposals, noting that reports are commissioned and neutral, while proposals aim to persuade the reader. Examples include annual reports, progress reports, and market research reports. | NPBComm2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 | How I take notes in meetings. Pro Tips | 5:09 | https://youtu.be/7Wr0qg-Niuw | Apply It: Informal Reports | This video explains how to take effective meeting notes by structuring them into four sections: questions, general notes, personal to-dos, and others' to-dos. Key tips include dating the notes, sending an agenda beforehand, and emailing action items post-meeting. Clear handwriting is crucial for note usability. | The Financial Controller | ||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.2.1 | Informal Reports | 7:52 | https://youtu.be/AASYX8JdYp0 | Fresh Take: Informal Reports | Explore a number of types of informal reports and how these reports are executed in a business setting. | Jason Long CVTC English Instructor | ||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.2.3 6.2.4 | Writing Effective Short Reports | 4:01 | https://youtu.be/z7tU3tKfjsE | Fresh Take: Informal Reports | This video outlines seven guidelines for writing effective short reports: understanding your audience, conducting thorough research, maintaining objectivity and ethics, organizing content, writing clearly, designing for readability, and choosing the appropriate format. These steps ensure concise, accurate, and useful business communications. | GreggU | ||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.3.1 6.3.2 | Analytical Reports: Front and Back Matter | 4:35 | https://youtu.be/MrljzRy6HVc | Fresh Take: Formal Reports | The body of an analytical report is bracketed by the front matter and the back matter. This video describes just what these pages contain and how they should be used. | umnWritingStudies | ||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.3.2 6.3.3 | Writing a Formal Business Proposal : Formal Business Proposal Report Body | 1:17 | https://youtu.be/JFACq2lCmdY | Fresh Take: Formal Reports | The formal business report body will contain recommendations and analysis. Learn what other items go in the business report body with tips from a communications and public speaking expert in the free instructional video. | ExpertVillage Leaf Group | ||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.3.3 6.3.4 | How to write a business report | 5:53 | https://youtu.be/V8uF1EoIneE | Fresh Take: Formal Reports | Business Reports – you’ll write a lot of them throughout your career in business. So it’s probably worth you knowing what they are, who they are for and how to structure one. | UniSC: University of the Sunshine Coast | ||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Module 6: Business Reports | 6.3.2 6.3.4 | Writing the body of a business report | 9:34 | https://youtu.be/4CTl6lIMovM | Fresh Take: Formal Reports | Vivien's video provides guidance on crafting the body of a business report by presenting findings, evidence, and analysis in a structured and concise manner, ensuring the support of the report's key message. | ANU Academic Skills | ||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Module 7: Public Speaking | 7.0.1 | The People Currency: Practicing Emotional Intelligence | Jason Bridges | TEDxWabashCollege | 16:51 | https://youtu.be/7z0asInbu24 | Background You’ll Need | After undergoing a major brain injury as a teen, Jason Bridges was challenged by a diminished IQ. However, he discovered the value of emotional intelligence and how this “EQ” could be used to excel in the world around him. Jason teaches how you too can grow your EQ and how it can improve your life! | TEDx Talks | ||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Module 7: Public Speaking | 7.1.1 | Class Takeaways — Humor: Serious Business | 5:16 | https://youtu.be/xDUwzD1klKc | Apply It: Effective Public Speaking | It's easy to believe that if you take your life or your mission seriously, the presence of humor betrays that mission. But leaders of all stripes know we can do serious things without taking ourselves too seriously. In fact, often we can do them better. Stanford Graduate School of Business Marketing Professor Jennifer Aaker and Lecturer Naomi Bagdonas, MBA ’15, designed the course Humor: Serious Business to help students develop an appreciation for the role of humor in the workplace. Bagdonas calls humor “an underleveraged superpower in business.” | Stanford Graduate School of Business | ||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Module 7: Public Speaking | 7.1.1 | Public Speaking For Beginners | 5:51 | https://youtu.be/i5mYphUoOCs | Fresh Take: Effective Public Speaking | The video looks at being organized and concise, making direct eye contact, using fewer notes to speak more extemporaneous, using simple slides for visual aids, and a confident posture, gestures, and voice. | Communication Coach Alexander Lyon | ||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Module 7: Public Speaking | 7.1.1 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | Why is Public Speaking Important | 3:32 | https://youtu.be/L14PsUTO6aY | Fresh Take: Effective Public Speaking | Aaron Beverly, 2019 World Champion of Public Speaking, advocates for improving public speaking to enhance career prospects. He offers free resources on his YouTube channel to make public speaking education accessible to all. | Aaron W. Beverly - Your Public Speaking Mentor | ||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Module 7: Public Speaking | 7.1.2 | Public Speaking: It's All About the Audience | 3:42 | https://youtu.be/0SoBufHHOl0 | Fresh Take: Effective Public Speaking | Public speaking is often rated as a top fear by most folks. Nearly all of us will be called upon to give a presentation at work or deliver a toast at a celebration, so it's helpful to have some tips to help ease the anxiety of speaking. | Let's Learn Useful Stuff (with Billy Davis) | ||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Module 7: Public Speaking | 7.1.2 | Melissa Marshall: Talk nerdy to me | 4:34 | https://youtu.be/y66YKWz_sf0?si=c-LL9P-wMg52RrwJ | Learn It: Delivery Techniques, page 2 | Melissa Marshall brings a message to all scientists (from non-scientists): We're fascinated by what you're doing. So tell us about it -- in a way we can understand. In just 4 minutes, she shares powerful tips on presenting complex scientific ideas to a general audience. | TED | ||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Module 7: Public Speaking | 7.2.2 | 4 essential body language tips from a world champion public speaker | 2:27 | https://youtu.be/ZK3jSXYBNak | Apply It: Delivery Techniques Fresh Take: Delivery Techniques | A great presentation takes more than smart preparation and execution of verbal skills. Body language is just as important, and the 2014 Toastmasters International world champion of public speaking Dananjaya Hettiarachchi reveals his four best tips. | Business Insider |