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AH1 for asynchronous learning Sept 14, 2020

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Main Ideas & Concepts Covered

  • Course focus: “AH1” and purposive (purpose-driven) communication

    • The class is framed as asynchronous learning with a live follow-up discussion.
    • Students are expected to:
      • take notes
      • prepare to share/present
      • be active in an open forum rather than passive listeners.

  • Communication skills and what matters most

    • Communication skills involve reading, speaking, listening, and writing.
    • The emphasis is on communicating with strength and clarity of ideas/words.
    • Grammatical correctness (“linguistic correctness”) is treated as secondary.
    • Key terminology:
      • Ill-formed = ungrammatical / incorrect sentence
      • Well-formed = grammatically correct sentence

  • Confidence as a foundation for communication

    • Confidence is built from well-being, acceptance, self-esteem, and belief in one’s abilities and experience.
    • Recommended learning method: teach what you learn (teachers/professors model this).

  • Multicultural / intercultural communication

    • Students are encouraged to be mindful of how communication can hurt others unintentionally through word choice and expression.
    • Language register (formality level) depends on context:
      • Informal/familiar at home with family or close friends (casual speech; even bad words may be used without intent to harm)
      • Formal in workplaces, public settings, interviews, and formal events (carefully chosen vocabulary)
    • Advice: practice English deliberately, even if errors happen.

  • Varieties of English

    • “Englishes” refers to multiple varieties worldwide (e.g., American, British, Australian).
    • Differences appear in:
      • Vocabulary (e.g., elevator vs lift)
      • Meaning shifts (examples involving Filipino English vs American usage)
      • Pronunciation/accent (different sounds and stress patterns)
    • Learning varieties helps reduce confusion and increases awareness.

  • Business communication and real-life relevance

    • Key question: Does your communication style support business success?
    • Maintaining a favorable image is presented as important for gaining attention and reaching goals.
    • Communication links to career tasks such as application letters and cover letters.

  • Writing, academic integrity, and how to improve

    • Strong warning against plagiarism and academic dishonesty:
      • Copy-pasting or minimally modifying internet content is treated as cheating.
    • Growth is emphasized through:
      • practicing writing
      • understanding reading materials (not just finishing them)
      • building habits and motivation
    • “Master chef in writing” metaphor includes:
      • technique practice
      • study habits
      • nourishment (habits)
      • inspiration

  • Communication for various purposes

    • Includes communication across organizations, groups, and countries.
    • Mentions the importance of effective meetings.
    • Reinforces purpose and responsibility in communication.

Methodologies / Instruction-Like Guidance

A) Asynchronous Learning + Live Discussion Preparation

  • While watching the recorded video

    • Take notes.
    • Understand the discussion content.
    • Prepare something to present/discuss in the next live meeting (ideally ready by Friday).
    • Optionally screenshot slides for review.
    • Do background research if possible.

  • During live discussion / open forum

    • The instructor acts as moderator/facilitator.
    • Students must be active—there will be no additional lectures unless necessary.
    • Ask questions to earn points.
    • Minimal (or no) participation may result in no points.
    • Open forum etiquette:
      • Avoid turning all microphones on at the same time to prevent feedback/technical issues.

B) Responsible Communication in Social Media (“Purposive Communication”)

Before posting/sharing/commenting/reacting:

  • Think before you click
  • Investigate/verify whether the information is true
  • Ask:
    • Why am I communicating/sharing? (purpose)
    • What outcome will result? Will it help or harm?
    • Am I involved? If not, consider silence/ignoring
    • Who is the audience? Are they involved in the issue?
    • Does this benefit me or others, or am I dragging people into unnecessary conflict/stress?

Practical verification habit:

  • Critical evaluation / investigation
    • Check source, author, purpose, and intended audience
    • Double-check information before believing/sharing

C) Guidance for Writing Improvement

To become a good/great writer:

  • Practice techniques repeatedly
  • Build knowledge through reading and understanding (not copying)
  • Develop consistent study habits
  • Maintain inspiration/motivation
  • Keep moving forward even if progress is uneven

D) Academic Integrity Rule

  • Do not submit work obtained by copy-paste from the internet.
  • Avoid “changing one word/line” from copied material.
  • If writing assignments are given:
    • create your own outline and thought organization
    • write based on your learning (avoid plagiarism)

E) Guidance for Children: Spotting False Information (Rumor-Spotting Activity)

A suggested step-by-step approach:

  1. Find an online piece of information confirmed as false/disinformation
  2. Ask the child:
    • Who made this?
    • Do you trust this source?
    • For whom is this made? (identify the audience/target)
  3. Use the answers to teach:
    • the importance of questions
    • source checking
    • evaluation

F) Communication Process Model (Cycle + Feedback)

A complete communication cycle includes:

  • Sender → encodes message → message transmitted (may face noise/filtering)
  • Receiver → decodes/interprets using experience/knowledge
  • Receiver formulates and sends feedback
  • Feedback is required for communication to be complete (a two-way process)

Information Disorders / False-Content Categories Taught

  • Misinformation

    • False information shared unintentionally
    • The person may be misinformed or misinterpret what they saw

  • Disinformation

    • False information shared intentionally and deliberately
    • Orchestrated/planned to mislead and manipulate minds

  • Malinformation

    • True information shared with the intention to harm/insult

Additional related misleading-content examples:

  • Fake news (the instructor prefers false information)
  • Satire/parody (intended as humor, but may still be believed)
  • Clickbait
    • extremely intriguing hooks that cause excitement and later disappointment/anger
    • sometimes leads to harm (including malware/infected devices)
  • Misleading content
    • truthful information framed in a deceptive context
  • False context
    • legitimate information placed into an incorrect context
  • Imposter content
    • genuine source impersonated (e.g., “lookalike” website)
  • Manipulated content
    • content edited to deceive
  • Fabricated content
    • made-up information (listed as part of the broader category set)

Lesson Takeaway Themes (What Students Should Learn)

  • Communication should be clear, idea-focused, and purpose-driven
  • Be a responsible communicator, especially online
  • Improve communication through practice, teaching, and active participation
  • Avoid harm by using critical evaluation and verification before sharing
  • Understand communication is two-way and requires feedback

Speakers / Sources Featured

  • Primary speaker: The course instructor (speaker appears throughout subtitles; no name provided)
  • No other named speakers or specific external sources are directly credited in the subtitles
    • Platforms like YouTube/Twitter/Facebook are mentioned as examples, not credited sources

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