Professional, engaging, ready to use resources. PowerPoints, Worksheets, Crosswords
I have a varied background working in both education and the corporate world. I've held management roles, teaching roles and entrepreneurial ventures. I've been involved in adult education for the past two decades. My teaching areas are computing and workplace communication skills. I also have my CELTA and have experience teaching English as a second language. I love creating resources for all of the above.
Professional, engaging, ready to use resources. PowerPoints, Worksheets, Crosswords
I have a varied background working in both education and the corporate world. I've held management roles, teaching roles and entrepreneurial ventures. I've been involved in adult education for the past two decades. My teaching areas are computing and workplace communication skills. I also have my CELTA and have experience teaching English as a second language. I love creating resources for all of the above.
This is a one page list of all the shortcut key combinations you can use in Excel. It will save you so much time.
The great thing about learning shortcuts is that they don't change with versions. And of course you don't have to grab the mouse, you can get everything done without the use of the mouse which saves you time and increases productivity.
You will be amazed at what can be accomplished using shortcut keys. From moving around your spreadsheet quicker, to formatting and inserting charts. Try them out - lots of fun!
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This is a 1 page Ice Breaker activity that seeks to have class participants understand the impact that first impressions can make on personal and business relationships. It is a fun, easy to run activity that participants enjoy. Suitable for communication skills lessons in particular.
It has been provided in both pdf and word format so that changes can be made to topics covered.
This resources is a 28 page manual that has step by step processes to complete basic functions on the iPad. It has many screen shots so that it is easy to understand. It covers the screen, navigation, cameras, photos, apps and much more. As all technology out dates quickly, I have left it in word format in case you want to update yourself.
This resource is a print out and display for all users of MIcrosoft office applications. It contains the key, common shortcuts that should be used as a regular part of your day. It is much quicker to use shortcut keys to navigate around Microsoft Office than using the mouse.
Once these are part of your everyday routine, life will become much more productive for you.
This resource contains 20 plus borders that you can use for free in your Powerpoint resources. They are meant for older children, and adults.
This is my first attempt at creating borders. I couldn't find what I was looking for to meet my needs on this site. Most borders on here are great, but too childish for my audience.
This is why I have created a free product to see what you think. I would really appreciate your feedback on these.
I have also included instructions on how to use these borders with Powerpoint. They are PNG files that need to be inserted and then possibly minor adjustments to sizing depending on your computer setup.
I hope you enjoy using them. Please let me know what you think by emailing compcoachab@gmail.com.
Use this cheat sheet to increase your productivity when using Zoom for online meetings and classes. It is here to stay and to make your life easier, I have put together a sheet of Zoom Shortcut keys that you can print out and use to get more efficient when collaborating online with work colleagues, students, learners and friends.
This crossword puzzle is just what you need for your students to get familiar with vocabulary around Leadership. There is no prep at all required if you use the digital pdf, or if you want to you can print it out. Great for starting or reviewing a session on Leadership Skills.
It is provided in a pdf format this is both digital and printable. This means that students / learners can type directly into the pdf as soon as it is opened.
Words:
empathy
vision
initiative
integrity
collaboration
communication
resilience
creativity
decision-making
goal-setting
adaptability
courage
responsibility
influence
trust
Engage your students in an educational exploration of transgender vocabulary with this comprehensive bundle of activities. Designed to enhance language skills and promote understanding, this resource provides a diverse range of engaging puzzles that will help students expand their knowledge and vocabulary related to the topic of transgender experiences.
This bundle includes three interactive puzzles: a crossword puzzle, a word scramble, and a crack the code activity. Each activity focuses on reinforcing key terms and concepts associated with the transgender community, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It is provided in both a printable and digital format.
The crossword puzzle challenges students to solve clues related to gender identity, gender expression, and other essential transgender-related terminology. This interactive exercise encourages critical thinking and vocabulary recall, allowing students to test their understanding while expanding their knowledge base.
The word scramble activity adds a fun twist to vocabulary practice. Students will unscramble jumbled letters to form transgender-related words and phrases. This engaging exercise not only strengthens vocabulary retention but also promotes spelling skills and cognitive agility.
In the crack the code activity, students will decipher a series of encrypted messages by using their knowledge of transgender vocabulary. By solving the coded messages, students will further develop their understanding of key terms while honing their analytical and problem-solving abilities.
This transgender vocabulary bundle is suitable for a variety of educational settings, including middle school, high school, or even as a resource for awareness events or workshops. It provides educators with a ready-made toolkit to facilitate discussions, promote inclusivity, and deepen students’ comprehension of transgender experiences and terminology.
Equip your students with the necessary language skills and empower them to build an accepting and inclusive society with this engaging Transgender Vocabulary Bundle.
Introducing the ultimate Excel Crossword Puzzle, a must-have educational resource for every Excel computer training course! Engage your students in a fun and interactive way to learn as they develop their Excel vocabulary and skills.
Available in both print and digital formats, this crossword puzzle is designed to supplement your lessons and provide an enjoyable learning experience.
Why choose our Excel Crossword Puzzle?
Reinforce Excel Vocabulary: With over 18 carefully selected terms and concepts, this puzzle helps students solidify their understanding of essential Excel terminology. From formulas and functions to cell references and formatting options, every crucial aspect of Excel is covered.
Interactive Learning: This crossword puzzle encourages active participation and critical thinking. Students must recall and apply their knowledge while solving the clues, reinforcing their understanding of Excel concepts. It’s a great way to make learning enjoyable and memorable!
Printable and Digital Versions: We understand that every classroom has unique needs. That’s why we provide both printable and digital versions of the crossword puzzle. The printable version is perfect for in-class activities, homework assignments, or group work. The digital version can be shared with students via learning management systems or accessed individually on computers or tablets. Students type directly onto the pdf.
Comprehensive Answer Key: Along with the crossword puzzle, we provide a comprehensive answer key, saving you time and effort. You can quickly assess your students’ progress and provide them with immediate feedback, ensuring they grasp the Excel concepts accurately.
Don’t miss out on this incredible resource to enhance your Excel computer training lesson. Help your students master the vocabulary and concepts of Excel while having fun with our Excel Crossword Puzzle. Purchase the print and digital copies today and watch your students excel in their Excel skills!
Are you teaching Microsoft Outlook and need a supplementary resource that will engage your students with the vocabulary required to learn this essential email software? Or is the network down and you need to have a fun activity that can be just a handout? We have you covered.
This crossword puzzle with answers covers the key vocabulary that learners need to be exposed to when learning Microsoft Outlook and it comes scaffolded with printable and digital options.
What you get - 5 separate pdfs:
A crossword handout that can be printed and filled in by writing on.
A crossword handout with a word bank that can be printed in filled in by writing on (scaffolded).
A digital crossword that can be typed on using any computer or device.
A digital crossword with a word bank that can be typed on using any computer or device.
An answer sheet.
Word Bank:
Attachment
Shouting
Flag
Spellcheck
Ribbon
QAT
Address book
Signature
Recurring
Quick Parts
Calendar
Email
Categories
Tasks
Notes
Reminder
I have also used this with my adult learning classes and they really enjoy completing this. It can be done in pairs or groups or individually. It generates useful discussion and is a lot of fun. This is a print and go, or digital activity. The files are provided as a pdf.
If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at resourcecreator1@gmail.com.
Students love doing Crack the Code puzzles and this will help their vocabulary skills around Time Management as well. This is a no prep resource with the choice of either printing or sending it digitally for students to fill out. Answers are provided.
It is provided in a pdf format this is both digital and printable. This means that students / learners can type directly into the pdf as soon as it is opened, or you can print out a copy for them.
**Word Bank:
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Distraction
Prioritise / Prioritize
Procrastinate
Interruption
Timewaster
Focus
Proactive
Multitask
Important
Goal
Deadline
Delegate
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Are you searching for an educational resource that will captivate your students while addressing the importance critical thinking skills? The six thinking hats process by Edward de Bono is what you need. Here’s a reading passage, comprehension questions, and creative activities that are no prep and ready to go. Both digital and print options!
What is provided?
Teacher Instructions
Student Reading Passage - 1 page
Student True - False Questions - 10
Student Comprehension Questions - 10
Teacher Answer sheets
Optional Activities for the class to do around the six thinking hats.
Format:
PDF files digital - can be typed on directly, then saved.
PDF files printable - can print out and have students write on them.
Students love working their way through these interactive, fun Escape Rooms. This Digital Escape Room on Halloween includes five challenges. There is absolutely no Preparation for the teacher!
Students can work through in groups or on their own. They move from station to station until all questions and activities have been completed correctly. This escape room has been created using Google Forms and is self checking.
A scenario is presented that sees the student discovering a cryptic journal left behind by a ghostly resident. Their job is to analyze and decode the journal’s contents to find hidden clues and codes so that you can unlock the secrets of the room and escape! There is no option to Fail. Every page of the journal must be completed and the correct answer recorded for success!
The objective calls for them to demonstrate knowledge on Halloween, amongst other critical thinking skills. Once they pass through each station successfully they will have escaped the room.
The challenges include working through the Journal:
Page 1: Matching the image with a word and gap fill exercise.
Page 2: Reading and comprehension of top secret Journal Information. Short fictional text with multi choice comprehension questions.
Page 3: Halloween Crack the Code to decode secret words
Page 4: Watch a fun and informative video on the history of Halloween and answer questions relating to the video.
Page 5: The spooky riddle challenge - students must work out what the riddles refer to.
To move to next station students must input a code derived from the tasks.
You will need access to:
The Internet
Google Forms
Youtube to watch the video
This Crossword Puzzle fun activity is just what you need for your students to get familiar with vocabulary around Classroom Debating. There is no prep at all required if you use the digital pdf, or if you want to you can print it out as a worksheet for students to write on . Great activity for starting or reviewing a session on Debating Skills.
It is provided in a PDF format which is both digital and printable. This means that students / learners can type directly into the PDF as soon as it is opened. Then optionally, save their work and send to you for checking if required.
What you get:
A digital version for students to type directly onto
A digital version with Word Bank displayed
A printable version
A printable version with Word Bank discplayed
An answer sheet
Words:
Debate
Affirmative
Negative
Argument
Rebuttal
Counterargument
Moderator
Cross-Examination
Evidence
Logic
Relevance
Decorum
Timekeeping
Research
Self-Confidence
Answer key provided.
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An elevator speech can be used to introduce yourself, talk about your company, network or pitch an idea. Everyone should have an elevator speech for different situations. It allows you to clearly and concisely get your message across so that others understand you and your intentions. It can also be used as a 'get to know you' activity at the beginning of new classes.
This presentation focuses on using an Elevator Speech in a workplace environment. By the end of the presentation learners will have created and practiced their own elevator speech.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what an elevator speech is.
- Understand why you need to have an elevator speech.
- Learn how to prepare an elevator speech.
- Learn how to deliver an elevator speech.
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Students love working their way through these interactive, fun Escape Rooms. This Digital Escape Room on Christmas around the World includes five challenges. There is absolutely no Preparation for the teacher!
Students can work through in groups or on their own. They move from challenge to challenge until all questions and activities have been completed correctly. This escape room has been created using Google Forms and is self checking.
A scenario is presented whereby Santa’s sleigh is missing. Santa’s magical sleigh, laden with gifts for children around the world, has gone missing! Initial reports suggest that it was last seen near the North Pole, but whispers of peculiar happenings in Christmas-celebrating countries have surfaced. Students must solve a series of challenges related to traditions in different countries, decipher coded messages, and piece together clues to unveil the whereabouts of Santa’s sleigh. The clock is ticking, and the joy of Christmas hangs in the balance. Can they save the day and ensure the global delivery of holiday cheer? The adventure begins!
The objective calls for them to demonstrate knowledge on Christmas in different countries, among other critical thinking skills. Once they pass through each challenge successfully they will have escaped the room and saved Christmas!
The tasks include working through the Challenges:
Challenge 1: Using math to uncover a secret code - they will learn about BODMAS and use this to solve the mystery.
Challenge 2: Word Scramble - they will unscramble 10 words that relate to Christmas countries around the world
Challenge 3: Reading Comprehension - students will read the lyrics to the song Christmas around the World and answer multiple choice questions.
Challenge 4: Identification of suspects - students identify difference christmas characters that are suspects.
Challenge 5: Digital Jigsaw Puzzle - students will piece together a puzzle to reveal the thief. Then they will solve a riddle to find the country where the sleigh is.
To move to the next room students must input a code derived from the tasks. The Escape room can be completed individually or in groups. They generally take about 1 period to complete.
You will need access to:
The Internet
Google Forms
Google Slides
Students love working their way through these interactive, fun Escape Rooms. This Digital Escape Room on Thanksgiving includes five challenges. There is absolutely no Preparation for the teacher!
Students can work through in groups or on their own. They move from room to room until all questions and activities have been completed correctly. This escape room has been created using Google Forms and is self checking.
A scenario is presented that sees the students embark on an exciting adventure where their keen investigative skills and knowledge of Thanksgiving traditions will be put to the test. Their mission is to solve the mystery of the stolen Thanksgiving artifacts from the Thanksgiving Art Museum. A cunning thief has taken valuable items related to this cherished holiday, and it’s up to them to discover who took them. As they progress through this escape room, they will follow a trail of clues, riddles, and puzzles that will lead them to the thief’s identity. Their journey will require them to unlock the secrets of Thanksgiving’s history, culture, and significance.
The objective calls for them to demonstrate knowledge on Thanksgiving, amongst other critical thinking skills. Once they pass through each challenge successfully they will have escaped the room and identified the thief.
**The tasks include working through the Challenges:
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Challenge 1: The Museum Mystery - involves research and Gap fill activity.
Challenge 2: Research to find out the year of a painting by Winslow Homer
Challenge 3: Thanksgiving Vocabulary - unscramble the words to escape to next room by entering a code.
Challenge 4: Learning about Thanksgiving history by watching a video and answering questions related to it.
Challenge 5: The Thanksgiving riddle challenge - students must work out what the riddles refer to.
To move to the next room students must input a code derived from the tasks.
The Escape room can be completed individually or in groups. They generally take about 1 period to complete.
You will need access to:
The Internet
Google Forms
YouTube to watch the video
Engage your students in a transformative journey of self-discovery with this comprehensive Autobiography Project resource. Designed to promote self-reflection, storytelling skills, and written expression, this resource provides everything you need to guide your students through the process of crafting their own life stories.
Key Features:
Teacher Instructions - a guide to get started with the project.
Project Instruction Guide: Detailed instructions for students to facilitate seamless implementation of the project in your classroom.
Brainstorm Template: Encourage students to brainstorm ideas and organize their thoughts effectively.
Timeline Template Planner: Help students create chronological timelines of their life events for a coherent narrative structure.
Guided Questions: Foster deep reflection on life experiences, lessons learned, and personal growth.
Word Template Compilation: Streamline the process of compiling autobiographies with a ready-to-use Word template.
Word Processing Guide: Teach students essential word processing techniques for formatting and editing their autobiography in Microsoft Word.
Proofreading Checklist: Ensure students produce polished autobiographies by providing a comprehensive proofreading checklist.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Supports Differentiated Instruction: Adaptable materials accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Fosters Collaboration: Encourages meaningful discussions and peer feedback among students.
Promotes Critical Thinking: Engages students in critical reflection and analysis of their life experiences.
Prerequisites:
Must have access to Microsoft Word for students to complete this project.
Formats:
Provided as pdf and word documents
Transform your classroom into a vibrant Thanksgiving learning environment with this captivating “Thanksgiving Color by Number” activity! This visually appealing and educational resource is designed for both fun and knowledge retention, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans during the festive season.
Educational and Enjoyable: Bring the spirit of Thanksgiving into your classroom while reinforcing key concepts with 12 thoughtfully crafted multiple-choice questions on Thanksgiving. Students will answer questions related to Thanksgiving traditions, history, and even a touch of international flair. Each correct answer corresponds to a specific color, adding an exciting element of mystery and surprise!
Easy Integration: This product is designed for hassle-free integration into your lesson plans. Use it as a warm-up activity, a standalone lesson, or even as a fun and educational homework assignment. With clear instructions and answer keys provided, you can focus on facilitating engaging discussions and interactions.
Why Teachers Love It:
Engages students with a festive twist on learning.
Reinforces key concepts in an enjoyable manner.
Promotes critical thinking through multiple-choice questions.
Easily adaptable to various classroom settings.
Encourages creativity and attention to detail.
Just print and go!
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Do your students have difficulty carrying on conversations? It is important that they are able to engage in small talk and expand on topics to build relationships at work and in the classroom. Small Talk is an essential communications skill that enables us to converse with a range of people in different and diverse circumstances.
This reading passage and comprehension questions resource is provided in a digital and printable version for ESOL, ESL and workplace learners. The reading passage is 1 page and has a set of True / False questions and a set of questions that students need to write the answers to in full.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the meaning of Small Talk.
The benefits of using it.
Know when it is appropriate to use.
Understand what Small Talk is not.
Be able to engage in Small Talk.
Provided:
1 Reading Passage
Student True / False Questions
Student Comprehension Questions
Teacher Instruction Sheet
Teacher Answers
Teacher Optional Activities Sheets
Printable and Digital options supplied
If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at workplacetutorab@gmail.com.