Interactive Demo
Communication Models Interactive Demo
Communication Models Interactive Demo is a free, interactive learning demo from the Principles of Public Speaking course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Linear Model of Communication, Transactional Model of Communication, Encoding and Decoding, Noise (Physical, Physiological, Psychological, Cultural). Play with it directly in your browser — it features 2 sliders, 3 buttons and a live visual canvas. This demo lives in the “The Communication Process and Models” section of the course.

How to use this demo
- Drag the “Model Type”, “Environmental Noise”, “Action” sliders to change the inputs and watch the result update live.
- Use the “Linear”, “Transactional”, “Send Message” buttons to trigger actions or reset the demo.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Linear Model of Communication
- Transactional Model of Communication
- Encoding and Decoding
- Noise (Physical, Physiological, Psychological, Cultural)
- Worldview
Frequently asked questions
What does the Communication Models Interactive Demo demo do?
The sender encodes a message and sends it through a channel where noise can interfere. Communication Models Interactive Demo lets you explore this hands-on instead of only reading about it.
What Principles of Public Speaking concept does Communication Models Interactive Demo teach?
A deep dive into the mechanics of communication, contrasting linear and transactional models and identifying the elements that influence message delivery. It focuses on Linear Model of Communication, Transactional Model of Communication, Encoding and Decoding, Noise (Physical, Physiological, Psychological, Cultural), Worldview from the “The Communication Process and Models” section.
What can I control in Communication Models Interactive Demo?
The “Model Type”, “Environmental Noise”, “Action” sliders change the key inputs; the “Linear”, “Transactional”, “Send Message” buttons run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Communication Models Interactive Demo fit into the Principles of Public Speaking course?
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of public speaking, blending theoretical communication models with practical performance skills. Students explore the evolution of rhetoric, the m… This demo is the interactive piece for the “The Communication Process and Models” section. Open the full Principles of Public Speaking course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/principles-of-public-speaking-5a7685ad-4af1-4273-b778-2de11a0f267d for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Communication Models Interactive Demo?
You'll build intuition for Linear Model of Communication, Transactional Model of Communication, Encoding and Decoding, Noise (Physical, Physiological, Psychological, Cultural), Worldview — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on Principles of Public Speaking alone.
From the Principles of Public Speaking course
This interactive demo is part of the The Communication Process and Models section. Explore the full Principles of Public Speaking course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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