| Return to communication and learning | ||||||||
| Communicatons skills | ||||||||
| 1. Reading | ||||||||
| be able to extract information and meaning | ||||||||
| be able to understand and employ visual symbols | ||||||||
| be able to read technical literature and understand technical arguments | ||||||||
| be able to read code, documentation, and specifications | ||||||||
| be able to read and interpret data | ||||||||
| be able to search for answers in multiple resources | ||||||||
| 2. Writing | ||||||||
| be able to do expository writing such as overviews, explanations, summaries, reports | ||||||||
| be able to create project code and documentation | ||||||||
| be able to prepare design documents, user documents, and test documents | ||||||||
| be able to organize and advance logical, coherent arguments | ||||||||
| 3. Listening | ||||||||
| be able to acquire new knowledge through tutorials and presentations | ||||||||
| be able to communicate with clients and hear the concerns and requirements of users | ||||||||
| be able to communicate with supervisors and peers | ||||||||
| be able to understand and follow technical instructions | ||||||||
| be able to ask relevant questions to clarify meaning | ||||||||
| be able to learn through dialog by asking and answering questions | ||||||||
| 4. Speaking | ||||||||
| be able to participate in technical conversations and discussions | ||||||||
| be able to make formal presentations and tutorials | ||||||||
| be able to interview clients and users | ||||||||
| 5. Use of media | ||||||||
| be able to understand and use graphics, diagrams, and charts | ||||||||
| be able to present information on the world-wide-web | ||||||||
| have some familiarity with advanced media: sound, video, animation | ||||||||