It's good to talk in the Digital Age

Authors

  • Nicky Garsten University of Greenwich

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v11i1.723

Keywords:

verbal communications, digital, millennials, soft skills, employability, office hours, networking, email,

Abstract

Our millennial students may, at times, feel apprehensive about talking face-to-face or on the phone. Whilst the development digital skills is crucial in our connected age, let’s not forget about the importance of verbal communications. 

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Published

04/24/2018

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2018): Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching

Section

Opinion Pieces

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