Technology has played a big part in how we communicate. It continues to change and evolve as the years go by.
Every generation has adapted their own way of communicating. This WebQuest is asking you to use your own ideas and the information you have learned in class about communication.
Think about how you communicate everyday and which form of communication you rely on the most.
You will need to think about the reasons and circumstances that can change the way Baby Boomers, Gen Y and Millennials chose to communicate.
Questions to Answer:
1. Why do so many people in the Millennial group prefer text messages over phone calls?
2. Using your own thoughts, which generation do you relate to the most? Why?
3. Using the "phone vs text vs Email" web page, explain the situations that may be the reason for the results in the section, "what type of person are you"?
4. What is the 'Communication Accommodation Theory"? Provide a brief history of this theory.
5. Use the Venn Diagram Template in the 'Process' Tab to show the similarities and differences between Baby boomer communication and Gen Y communication. Use the 'phone v text v email' document.
You will answer questions in the form of a word document, your Venn Diagram will be included and needs to be hand drawn to fit in the amount of points you want to include.
Your answers to the questions can be found at the folllowing links
Phone v Text v Email :
http://www.accredited-online-college.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Phone_text_email1.jpg
Communication Accommodation Theory:
http://www.communicationstudies.com/communication-theories/communication-accommodation-theory
How do Millenials Prefer to Communicate:
Venn Diagram Template example.
Your Questions will be answered as a Word Document. Label your Answers from 1 to 4.
Please see the marking Rubric below to make sure you are addressing the higher order criteria.
You will be marked out of 20.
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Marking Rubric. |
0-2 marks |
3-4 marks |
5 marks |
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Question 1 |
Provides an explanation about why a generation prefers to communicate the way they do. |
Provides an explanation of each communication style and detailed reason for each generation use of communication style. |
Provides an explicit explanation of the communication style and reasons why each generation prefers their chosen form of communication, makes reference to sources provided |
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Question 2 |
Identifies the generation most relatable |
Identifies the generation most relatable, providing a reason. |
Identifies the generation most relatable with reference to real examples and experiences making reference back to the sources available. |
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Question 3 |
Provides a reason for the use of communication |
Identifies reasons that explain communication preferences |
Identifies and connects generation communication preferences to their own preferences. |
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Question 4 |
Gives an explanation of the theory |
Provides a brief explanation of the theory and its origin |
Provides a detailed explanation of the theory and history of the theory, providing an example. |
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Question 5 |
Lists one or two points in each section |
Lists 3 or more points in each section, showing clear contrast of difference and similarities. |
Lists 5 or more differences and similarities in each section. Provides clear separation of differences and similarities. |
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Total: /25 |
Communication is inevitable. We all have to communicate with someone or something. Humans have evolved over many centuries and as a result, we have created new, efficient and more accurate ways to communicate.
In your Society and Culture Syllabus, intercultural communication is a topic that can explain the communication trends, issues and changes between cultures. in society we live amongst those who have grown up in a different generation to our to own. Understanding their preferences of communication make us more equipped in helping them adjust to new forms of communication.
This WebQuest creates another level of understanding about human communication, more specifically, across generations.
HopeSpeak.com explains why communication is an important part of human life:
" It not only helps to facilitate the process of sharing information and knowledge, but also helps people to develop relationships with others. Therefore, the importance of communication cannot be underestimated. Every day, we communicate with a lot of people including our families, our friends, our colleagues, or even strangers. We should learn how to communicate effectively to make our lives better"
HopeSpeak 2014
Here is a YouTube video that gives a brief insight into the differences in communicating from the stone age tot he modern age
LTE, 2016 Evolution of communication "1.1 - Stone Age to Modern Age - Evolution Of Communication" YouTube accessed 15 May 2018
HopeSpeak, 2014, 'Why is Communication Important to Human Life?", accessed 22 May 2018,https://www.hopespeak.com/blog/why-is-communication-important-to-human-life-2/
LTE, 2016 Evolution of communication "1.1 - Stone Age to Modern Age - Evolution Of Communication" YouTube accessed 15 May 2018
If you need any assistance or have any questions about your Web Quest, you can ask you teacher.
All students will submit a typed work document and a hand written Venn Diagram for a mark out of 25.
This mark will be added towards students final classroom work grade.
