By: Mia Lopez

Communication was one of the seven essential skills that were emphasized in this chapter of Microsoft Education’s “Introduction Sail the 7 C’s”. It talks on the value of communication in education and explains how students must be able to communicate ideas, thoughts, and information clearly on a variety of platforms. Since technology touches every aspect of today’s society, students must learn how to interact not only with one another but also with digital tools like social media, emails, and other platforms for collaboration like Microsoft Teams, as discussed in the chapter. Students are now given the ability to clearly express their views thanks to these digital tools. Collaboration was also brought up, and it relates to classroom communication. Collaboration is impossible without communication! Students learn how to communicate in the classroom using a variety of ways including written, oral, and visual, depending on the situation and audience. Finally, the chapter presents platforms like Teams, OneNote, and PowerPoint that help and improve students’ communication skills by giving them creative, interactive, and collaborative ways to express themselves. This is perfect for kids who are introverted as well, encouraging participation and a comfortable learning environment for every student.

Video on Communication/ Social skills: https://youtu.be/IcUR8NxLdG4?feature=shared

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