Communication Skills-MCM301
Department of Mass Communication
Virtual University of Pakistan
SPRING 2023
ASSIGNMENT NO.1
MARKS: 15
Active listening in communication
Learning Objectives:
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To develop an understanding of digital tools used in communication.
To develop an understanding of how technology affects listening skills.
Background:
As technology has become an increasingly important part of our lives, it has both helped and hindered our
ability to actively listen. In this assignment, you need to explore the impact of technology on active
listening, and provide practical examples of how technology can be used to either facilitate or hinder active
listening.
Task 1: Enlist ten (10) digital tools or platforms that help listeners and speakers in communication process,
such as video conferencing software, note taking apps, or other relevant digital tools other than social
media.
(Mark 10)
Include these details in Task 1.
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Name of enlisted digital tool or platform
Add digital tool or platform logo picture
Add digital tool or platform website address
Usage of the digital tool or platform
Advantages and disadvantages with examples
(short answer 150-200 words)
(short answer 150-200 words)
Task 2: Suggest five tips on how students can use these digital tools to enhance their active listening and
communication skills.
(Mark 5)
(Mark 10+5=15)
Learning Outcomes:
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Students will be able to identify the digital tools for communication.
 Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”
Schedule
Opening Date and Time
Due Date and Time
May 19, 2023 at 12:01 A.M (Mid-Night)
May 25, 2023 at 11:59 P.M (Mid-Night)
Note: Only in the case of Assignment,24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned due
date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the students on
last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned due
dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.
Important Instructions:
Deadline: Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be accepted
through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
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Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.
Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
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Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking for irrelevant material.
For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the video lectures and
use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking:
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
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It has been submitted after due date
The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
File type:
Use Microsoft Word for assignment.