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 resource contains training manuals and associated files that are suitable for new Excel users and those that want a refresher. It contains information on basic spreadsheet setup, basic formula, creating charts, formatting and much more. Included within the workbook are instructions, a crossword for Excel Vocabulary and exercises. This is a 38 page workbook.
The step by step training manual has exercises that students can bring up on their computer to easily practice the skills demonstrated. It can be run as a workshop or stand alone resource to work through individually. A sample file has now been included for students to work through in Excel format. A full list of shortcut keys is also included at the back of the workbook.
Files are provided in both pdf and word format for editing.
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Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources
This resource has been developed as a practice Exercise for learners who have been introduced to Pivot Tables in Excel.
It is a practical task that can be undertaken in teams, pairs or individually. It includes a set of data that needs to be analysed. Learners are required to brainstorm questions that a Sales Manager would need to know about the transactional data. They then create pivot tables based on the questions.
There is a second spreadsheet that contains 8 sample questions and pivot tables that relate to the questions.
This activity has been well received in my classroom of adult learners. They become very engaged in the process and develop a better understanding of the use of pivot tables.
This covers essential skills to have and build on in the work environment.
Assertive Communication
Preparing an Elevator Speech
Complaint Resolution methods
Conflict Resolution
Problem solving in relation to projects and workplace issues
Customer Service Skills worksheet
Email Communication
Ethics and Workplace Dilemmas
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Goal Setting using SMART goals
Health & Safety
Identifying your Values individually and as a team
Writing Standard Operating procedures (sops)
Teamwork
Microsoft Powerpoint
From Beginners to Advanced Word processing Training Manuals, worksheets and activities. Suitable for teachers, corporates and students. Fully editable in both word and pdf format.
This resource has been created for anyone wanting to learn how to use Microsoft Powerpoint. It can be for students or workplace use. It is a great skill to have and a must to be able to create professional looking presentations.
Included is a lesson plan, a PowerPoint Presentation on the use of PowerPoint as well as a separate presentation that has tasks for learners to try. There is also a training manual in pdf and word format for easy reference. I have also added a Presentation Planning sheet. Nothing else to do!
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Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources
This bundle includes a step by step guide on Microsoft PowerPoint as well as a presentation checklist and planning sheet. It also includes an interactive activity for learners to review a PowerPoint presentation and provide feedback.
Also a Card Deck Activity that has so many uses for groups and generates great discussions. Excellent preparation tool for learners.
All you need to ensure that your presentations are top notch!
As a bonus, there is also a presentation on Elevator Speeches and a Feedback module which are essential business communication skills.
Canva is an excellent, free, design tool that can save you time and money. It makes sense to use this instead of paying for expensive designers. This resource comes in PPT form and a pdf. The PPT is 27 slides.
This training PowerPoint and PDF is a basic step by step guide to get you started. A Facebook post is created for the purposes of an example, however, the skills learnt can be applied to other promotional documents such as Covers, brochures, posters, instagram posts, twitter posts, etc.
You can use Canva to market your store, and / or use it as a class lesson. Students / learners can create posters, design promotional material on a topic of your choice, etc.
Topics covered in Step by Step, graphic format:
Signing up and Logging on to Canva
Creating a Social Media Post
Layout Choices
Using the Objects Toolbar
Inserting and Changing Text
Moving and Rotating Text Placeholders
Finishing off with Frames
Sharing your Design
Also available:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/canva-how-to-create-a-logo-with-a-transparent-background-11767063
Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources
Separate resources that can be used as icebreakers, warmers, parts of lessons, and in some cases whole lessons. Developed for Adults.
Business emails - 20 page e-book
The Verb 'To Be' simple present
Future tense diagrams and activities
Homophones
Synonym and Antonym worksheets and activities
Present and past tense irregular verb game
Things in Common Icebreaker
Giving good verbal instructions
Small Talk Presentation - Interactive lesson
This resource is a step by step training manual with screen shots and exercises for learners to complete. Attached are exercises to complete. There is also a short cut keys summary at the back of the manual that is really handy to print out and keep by the computer for easy reference.
Introduce your students to the world of digital storytelling with this engaging and educational assignment. With the rise of visual storytelling, comic strips have become an increasingly popular form of communication, and this project will give your students the opportunity to create their own comic strip using Canva.
In this assignment, students will:
Create a Canva account if required
Choose a comic strip template
Customize the template with their own images, characters, and text
Add dialogue to bring their story to life
Rearrange panels to create the desired layout
Proofread their comic strip to ensure accuracy and clarity
Download or share their final product
This assignment is designed to be easy to follow, with student instructions and a grading rubric to help you evaluate your students’ work. Whether you’re a seasoned Canva user or new to the platform, you’ll find that this assignment is a fun and accessible way for your students to express their creativity and practice their digital skills.
Included:
Student Assignment in pdf (planner, instructions, shortcut keys, examples)
Grading rubric provide in word and pdf
Planner provided in word and pdf
So why wait? Give your students the gift of storytelling and get them started on their own comic strip today!
Just deliver the pdf with instructions, shortcuts keys and examples to them either electronically or by print. You will need an internet connect so that students can use the Free or Education account in Canva to complete this lesson.
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Students love using Canva and this fun lesson will keep them engaged and busy whilst working on creating a Resume / CV. This is a no prep assignment. In this digital age, a well-designed CV is essential for standing out in the job market.
In this lesson, your students will learn how to create a professional-looking CV using Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform. They will go through the process of selecting a template, customizing text, font, and images, and formatting their CV to showcase their skills and experience.
This lesson includes a grading rubric to evaluate their final product, making it an excellent assignment for your students to demonstrate their learning and skills.
By the end of the lesson, your students will have a high-quality CV that they can use to apply for jobs and internships. Suitable for high school and college students, this lesson is a great addition to any career development or digital literacy curriculum.
Just deliver the pdf with instructions, shortcuts keys and examples to them either electronically or by print. You will need an internet connect so that students can use the Free or Education account in Canva to complete this lesson.
If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at resourcecreator1@gmail.com.
This resource contains crossword puzzles for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
It’s a great way to get students engaged in learning the vocabulary around the software package they are working on. The crosswords can be printed out and worked on individually, in pairs or as a group activity.
My adult learners really enjoy this aspect of the lesson. It can be carried out at the beginning or the end of the lesson.
Do you want to know what ChatGPT is and how to get started using it?
It has the potential to revolutionize your teaching! This user-friendly guide will show you the basics of logging in and using OpenAI’s large language model.
You’ll learn how to navigate the platform, create chatbots for personalized learning, and generate high-quality content in minutes. This beginner’s guide is perfect for teachers who want to explore the potential of AI in the classroom without feeling overwhelmed. With step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, you’ll be up and running with ChatGPT in no time. Start streamlining your workload and engaging your students today.
Furthermore, if you are a TPT seller, there are many ways that you can utilise this tool to save you so much time with your marketing content.
Formats : you will be provided with an editable PowerPoint presentation and a pdf.
Microsoft Word Tables is a 20 page step by step training manual with screen shots that will have yourself and/or your learners mastering tables in Microsoft Word in no time at all. This will add professionalism to worksheets, reports and other documentation. It is an essential skill.
It includes a Teacher Training Manual, a Student Training Manual and exercise files. It has 5 exercises at the end of the Manual for students to complete.
You are supplied with both Word format and pdf. In case you wish to edit the manuals for your own purposes.
This can be used for instructor led training and / or for students to work through on their own.
Canva is an excellent, free, design tool that can save us time and money. It makes sense to use this instead of paying for expensive designers.
This step by step guide addresses the problem of not being able to create a transparent background logo in Canva (without paying). When the background is white or doesn’t match your document, it ends up looking unprofessional.
Solution:
The logo is created in Canva.
Once created and saved, we use a separate website to make the white background transparent.
It can then be used for multiple documents with ease and have that professional look to it.
This crossword puzzle with answers covers the key vocabulary that learners need to be exposed to when learning Microsoft Powerpoint.
I use 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 activity.
This resource has been created for those that have been used to using a PC and now find themselves in front of an Apple Mac computer. It can be incredibly frustrating to make the switch. By referring to this table you will find it a lot easier and in no time at all you will have mastered the new short cuts keys that will save you time and increase your productivity! Print it out and have it close to your desk for the first couple of weeks.
Increase your productivity by printing out and learning some really handy short cut keys.
This resource contains 3 pages of shortcut keys and commands in a pdf and word format in case you want to edit it. E.g. you could delete the ones that you know you won't use and then print out the really useful shortcuts.
This guide is a handy reference to print out and keep by your computer for ease of use while navigating the basics of your computer. It is produced by Customguide.