Medium connects the sender of a message to the receiver of the message. A short video focuses on the importance of choosing the appropriate medium to send different types of messages, a medium appropriate to all aspects of a situation.

Concepts

communication, interpersonal communication, communication technology, online communication, oral communication, written communication, media, social-emotional learning

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• After viewing the video and before doing the Your Turn activity, have viewers brainstorm the various medium that could be used to send a message

Classroom Considerations

• Part 3 of the Communication Situation series

Pros

• The resource includes a list of six scenarios that asks viewers to select the appropriate medium for each message

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.6 CCRA.R.7 CCRA.R.9 CCRA.W.8 CCRA.W.9 CCRA.SL.3