The Interpersonal Communication Playbook- Vantage Digital Option

FAVORITE SAGE VANTAGE FEATURES

Pedagogical Scaffolding
Builds on core concepts, moving students from basic understanding to mastery.

Confidence Builder
Offers frequent Knowledge Checks, applied-learning multimedia tools (including assignable video with assessment), and chapter tests with focused feedback to ensure students know key concepts.

eReading Experience
Makes it easy for students to learn by presenting content in easy-to-digest chunks accompanied by frequent Knowledge Checks. The eReader also features notetaking, highlighting, definition look-up, and other helpful reading tools.

Assignments and Measurement Made Simple
Feeds auto-graded assignments to your gradebook, with real-time insight into student and class performance. The highly visual reports show if your students are struggling and where they need the most help.

LMS Integration
Saves you time by giving you access to all course materials from one location. SAGE Vantage can integrate with your LMS providing Single Sign-On (SSO) and gradebook integration.

Simple Course Setup and Management
Enables you to set up your course in just 3 steps—so fast you can complete it in minutes! Additionally, instructor control over assignments, content selection, due dates, and grading supports the way you choose to teach.

Quality Content
Written by expert authors and teachers you trust, content is not sacrificed for technical features.

Student Dashboard
Offers a highly visual student dashboard for easy access to grades, so students know exactly where they stand in your course and where they might improve.

Greater Value and Choice
Affordable access to easy-to-use, quality learning tools students will appreciate.

Greater Flexibility
Easy to access across mobile, desktop, and tablet devices, SAGE Vantage enables students to engage with the material you choose, learn by applying knowledge, and soar with confidence by performing better in your course.

KEY FEATURES OF THE INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PLAYBOOK

• Insightful, relatable examples and real-world scenarios engage students and encourage them to critically reflect on their own communication dynamics.
  
  
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter outline key objectives and help students master important concepts and prepare for exams.
  
  
• Opening vignettes introduce the relevance of chapter content through a contemporary example of communication in action, exemplifying chapter themes with engaging and relevant stories.
  
  
• “What Do You Know?” features promotes self-assessment of knowledge and encourages students to address any misconceptions they discover.
  
  
• “Try This” boxes promote active learning and provide students with opportunities to put their skills into practice.
  
  
• “Reflect On This” boxes connect theory with practice—bringing key concepts and ideas to life.
  
  
• “Analyze This” boxes encourage students to apply critical thinking to examples of interpersonal encounters from literature and popular culture.
  
  
• “Connect the Case” features includes chapter-ending cases designed to help students assess interpersonal communication outcomes to help solidify and further develop the skills learned.