In this response, we summarize the affirmations, extensions, and critiques of the framework for science communication training that we presented in Lewenstein and Baram-Tsabari (2022. How should we organize science communication trainings to achieve competencies? "International Journal of Science Education -- Part B: Communication and Public…

The opening sentence in an article posted on edutechteacher.org titled "Video in the Classroom" states "In addition to being fun and motivating, video projects teach students to plan, organize, write, communicate, collaborate, and analyze (2012)." The author goes on to say "With the proliferation of webcams, phone cameras, flip cams, digital…

The authors argue for the involvement of science undergraduates in K-12 outreach to enhance their communication skills, generate enthusiasm for science in today's youth, and extend relationships between institutions of higher learning and surrounding communities. Here we present three opportunities created at Oregon State University for engaging…

One of the truly remarkable events in human evolution is the unprecedented increase in the size of the brain of "Homo" over a brief span of 2 million years. It would appear that some significant selective pressure or opportunity presented itself to this branch of the hominid line and caused a rapid increase in the brain, introducing a…

Describes an effective way of using business and promotional techniques together in children's theatre. (VLC)

Presents a systematic procedure and leading questions to make communication among faculty colleagues in various disciplines more manageable. (HTH)

To break out of the mold of the modern college compartmentalized setting, alliances can and must be formed between different disciplines on campus. Knowledge the students gain from the differing perspectives will enhance their ability to communicate; oral and written communication; and effective listening have been identified as factors that help…

Describes communication in school organizations, the process of communication, communication problems, and how educational leaders can improve communication in schools. (SRT)

Discusses coalition rhetoric as creating a sense of unity and facilitating cooperative action. The proposed phenomenological framework suggests that the search for rhetor intent and motive in cooperative communications may be approached through attention to "Coalition Form,""Dominant Phenomenological Themes," and "Representative Linguistic Cues."…

Contends that teachers can benefit greatly by learning and then by practicing basic counseling communication skills with students in their classroom. Sees counselor as being responsible for sharing these skills by training teachers and others to improve mutual communication. Discusses possible topics for inservice training. (NB)

Presents an intellectual framework for describing a visual-verbal interface. Applies the implications of the framework to collaborative work by illustrating ways in which the authors used the framework to observe and teach collaborative teams of student graphic designers. (RS)

After organizations decide upon innovations these innovations must be implemented. The likelihood and the ease of getting an adoption unit (the segment of the organization responsible for translating decisions into action) to implement an innovation desired by a decision unit depend upon a number of factors: (1) the adoption unit's perception of…

A principal of an alternative secondary school and a district superintendent reflect on their 12-year relationship. Because Anderson kept Gosling informed, the superintendent could handle critics while demonstrating support for an unusual program. Mutual respect, agreement on issue definition, collaborative goals, productive conversation, and…

The importance of the bond between secondary and higher education forensics programs cannot be overstated. For many high school students, involving themselves in debate and individual events can result in a partial or full college scholarship. Of equal importance is the benefit of participation in an extracurricular activity that enhances writing…

The concept of audience has emerged as a central theme in many scholarly discussions. Walter Ong focuses on fiction and believes that what has been said about fictional narrative applies to all writing. Lev Vygotsky offers the view that students work in the zone of proximal development and observes that thought itself develops as a result of our…