LESSON
Communicating Clearly Online
How do the things we say online impact others?
When we communicate online, what we intend to say and how others interpret our message can be very different. This lesson helps students understand the gap between intent and impact in online communication. Students also learn strategies to ensure that their messages are interpreted as intended.
Objectives
- Identify the gap between intent and impact in online communication
- Apply simple strategies to reduce misunderstandings online
- Practice revising unclear messages
Vocabulary
Intent ·
Impact ·
Misunderstanding
Intent – what you mean to say or how you're trying to communicate
Impact – how your message is actually understood by others
Misunderstanding – when someone says one thing, but the person understands something different
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Time
20 mins.
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