Transfer Trivia

Active listening is a critical skill in classroom learning. How else can you apply active listening?

• Making quick decisions in a crisis

• Reading silently in a library

• Negotiating in a business setting

• Creating a list of to-dos for the day

Self-assessment is a tool used to monitor progress in education. How else can self-assessment be used effectively?

• Deciding which hobby to pursue next

• Organizing daily schedules

• Reflecting on personal growth in a career

• Writing a travel itinerary

Feedback is commonly used in education to improve performance. How can feedback be utilized in another context?

• Checking spelling errors in emails

• Deciding which movie to watch

• Enhancing a product design in a startup

• Picking a restaurant for dinner

Motivation drives students to achieve academic success. How can motivation apply to other areas?

• Choosing a movie to watch

• Cleaning your house

• Completing fitness goals

• Deciding on a weekend trip

Writing research papers helps to communicate academic findings. What’s another application of research paper writing in a non-academic context?

• Writing a journal entry about your daily life

• Creating a proposal for a non-profit organization

• Compiling a list of your personal book recommendations

• Sending thank-you notes after a conference

Smartphones are great tools for research and communication. What’s another way you can use your smartphone outside of work or study?

• Asking Siri for life advice

• Becoming a professional cat photographer

• Using it as a mirror when you forget your hand mirror at home

• Scheduling your nap times

Research skills are vital for academic success. How else can you use research skills?

• Searching for the best meme to send your friends

• Conducting market research for a new product

• Planning your next DIY project

• Search for new photo editing apps for your pictures

Writers adapt their work for different audiences in education. How can you apply this to a new context?

• Writing a love letter

• Tailoring a presentation to different business stakeholders

• Planning a weekend getaway with friends

• Creating a new Twitter bio

Time management is critical in meeting deadlines. How else can time management be useful?

• Organizing a road trip

• Deciding which coffee shop to go

• Planning how much time to spend scrolling through TikTok

• Managing work-life balance

Critical thinking is essential for analyzing texts. Where else can you use critical thinking?

• Organizing a family event

• Writing a poem about your cat’s feelings

• Deciding what toppings to put on your pizza

• Solving problems in the workplace