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Try it out – Chapter 14

Try it Out

🔐 Integrity Tip:

AI is a great assistant—but not a replacement for your ideas, ethics, or effort. When using AI to create or revise content, always:

  • Disclose where and how AI was used

  • Make sure the final work reflects your voice, analysis, and ethical standards

  • Avoid letting AI “do the work for you”—it’s a partner, not a proxy

 

🔮Connections:

This final task ties together key themes from earlier chapters:

  • From Chapter 1–4, you built foundational writing, tone, and audience strategies.

  • In Chapters 5–7, you explored structure, feedback, and job-ready tools.

  • Chapters 8–11 focused on digital collaboration, storytelling, and real-world tools like meetings and reports.

  • Chapters 12–13 explored ethical use, reflection, and visual clarity.

Now, in Chapter 14, you’re asked to connect these lessons into a forward-looking plan that will grow with you.

Each chapter, has a corresponding AI-supported learning activity designed to help you engage more deeply with the concepts. These assignments are hosted in Canvas and follow a structured, iterative process using a provided template. You’ll use AI tools to:

  • Explore and clarify key ideas from the chapter
  • Practice applying concepts to real-world or professional scenarios
  • Reflect on your learning and refine your understanding through guided prompts

This assignment is an opportunity to build your confidence in using AI as a collaborative learning partner. It will help you develop critical thinking, communication, and digital literacy skills essential for success in modern business environments.

👉 To begin, go to the corresponding module in Canvas and open the “Weekly AI Assignment” for this chapter.

  • AI Practice Assignment Preview: Chapter 14 – The Future of Business Communication

    This final assignment invites students to reflect on their growth and prepare for the evolving landscape of professional communication. Whether through strategic planning, revision showcases, or future career scenarios, students will use AI to support their development while maintaining ethical, human-centered communication.

    Learning Objective

    Students will:

    • Use AI to support future-focused communication strategies
    • Apply emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ethical reflection
    • Create a personalized portfolio that demonstrates readiness for a tech-rich workplace

    Assignment Flow

    Students will choose one of three portfolio options to complete using AI tools and personal insight:

    ✨ Option 1: Personalized Communication Growth Plan

    Students will:

    • Analyze a past writing or presentation sample using AI
    • Create SMART goals tied to emotional intelligence, writing, or interpersonal skills
    • Use visual tools (e.g., Canva Magic Studio) to represent their goals
    • Reflect on how AI supported their planning and refinement

    🔍 Option 2: “Before and After” AI Showcase

    Students will:

    • Select a previous communication artifact (e.g., email, resume line, report)
    • Revise it using AI tools with a future-focused lens
    • Reflect on what changed, why it matters, and how it shows growth
    • Address ethical considerations and AI limitations

    🎥 Option 3: “Future Scenario” Communication Walkthrough

    Students will:

    • Create a narrative or storyboard of a future career day (5–10 years ahead)
    • Highlight how communication and technology will shape their work
    • Reflect on emerging trends and how they’ll prepare
    • Optionally use tools like Canva or Synthesia to enhance visuals

    📌 Note: The full assignment, including templates and submission instructions, is available in Canvas under Module 14.

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