1. Communication Skills

2. When in a group discussion you should:
Clear your desk
Free of distractions (pencils, pens, erasers, binders, i-Pad, books, paper)
Make eye contact
look at the speaker while they are talking
Sit still and upright
do not fidget or put your head on the desk
Give your undivided attention to the speaker
avoid distractions (talking to friend, looking out the window, daydreaming

3. When responding: Speak clearly Piggy back on what the speaker shared
Not too fast, don’t rush your words
Piggy back on what the speaker shared
Do not restate what they just said
Speak at an appropriate volume
Lets not whisper or shout!
Read the groups body language
If they seem bored…spice it up, if they are excited…share more, if they are angry…stop and discuss

4. When listening in your group:
Makes eye contact
Look directly at the speaker
Is not distracted by other things
Move any items from your desk that will take attention away from the speaker
Do not interrupt the speaker
Wait until they finish a thought before you respond
Respond using body language