I use this exercise when starting in Excel. The students have normally done Word already so are familiar with the formatting toolbar. I then go on with this to practice inserting and deleting rows and columns in different ways (so they can see when eyes and noses disappear) We also do drag and drop – turning our face into a jigsaw by dragging out the features and then dragging them back. You can also go on to working with the format cell menus to add borders for glasses, or a moustache … Hope you have fun with this.

I use this when teaching adults. This is an Excel activity that shows daspects of level 1 use including some formulae. .

I use this as an ice breaker. Answer because the other two are female.

I use this when teaching adults. This is an Excel activity that shows aspects of level 1 use including some formulae.

This is a workbook I used to use with adult learners who were preparing for the Food Safety exam. It could be used as a stand alone resource to raise awareness of food safety issues.

I use these activities when teaching adults spreadsheets. This is a progression the Level 2 exercise including data input and a little more complex formulae inputting and alteration and they are useful as extra resources for those that are getting well ahead or for just getting them to do the same tasks until they are comfortable.

I use this when teaching adults. This is an Excel activity that shows aspects of level 1 use including some formulae. It is based on a beding shop and is good for % calculation in formulae.

This Excel Task provides a structured exercise for students to practice their spreadsheet skills using a real-world scenario from The Retired Greyhound Trust. The task involves creating and managing a spreadsheet to track merchandise orders for the charity, including calculations and data management. Classroom Application: Introduction to Spreadsheet Applications: Start with a brief overview of spreadsheet functionalities, such as entering data, formatting cells, and using formulas. Step-by-Step Instructions: Follow the task’s step-by-step instructions to guide students through the creation of a spreadsheet that includes column headings, data entry, and formula applications. Real-World Relevance: Explain the context of the exercise, emphasizing how spreadsheets are used in non-profit organizations for data management. Assessment and Review: Review students’ spreadsheets for accuracy, proper formula use, and data entry. Provide feedback based on the clarity and correctness of their work. Key Features: Spreadsheet Creation: Students will learn to set up a spreadsheet with titles, column headings, and data entry. Formula Application: Emphasises the importance of using formulas to calculate totals, manage costs, and update data dynamically. Formatting Skills: Focus on formatting cells for currency and ensuring data visibility. Data Management: Practice adding, updating, and deleting data as required, including handling voluntary donations. Description: Create a detailed spreadsheet for The Retired Greyhound Trust, focusing on merchandise orders. Learn to enter data, apply formulas for cost calculations, format cells for currency, and manage customer details. This task includes creating columns for item descriptions, quantities, designs, prices, and more. Ideal for practicing spreadsheet skills in a real-world context. Includes steps for calculating totals, handling donations, and formatting. Perfect for Excel assignments and data management practice.

TEAM TASK: Entrepreneurial Thinking CHALLENGE Engage students in a hands-on product development and evaluation exercise. In this collaborative activity, students rank laundry pegs based on chosen criteria, simulating the R&D process to develop critical thinking and teamwork skills. Resource Includes: Task Sheet: Detailed instructions and rules. Product Analysis Score Chart: Tool for ranking pegs. Role Descriptions: Guidelines for team roles to ensure structured collaboration. Assorted Pegs: (not provided) Samples for evaluation. Classroom Use: Introduction: Set the scene—students are part of a start-up team. Criteria Selection: Teams discuss and choose five criteria. Ranking: Teams evaluate and rank the pegs using the score chart. Presentation: Teams present their findings and ranking process. Keywords: Product development, critical thinking, teamwork, classroom activity, student collaboration, R&D simulation, evaluation criteria, hands-on learning.

I use these activities when teaching adult absolute beginners in spreadsheets. There is data input and simple formulae inputting and alteration as well as graphs use and they are useful as extra resources for those that are getting well ahead or for just getting them to do the same tasks until they are comfortable.

I use this when teaching adults. This is a longer Excel activity that shows different aspects of level 1 use including some formulae. The task can be given section by section to less confident learners .

I use these activities when teaching adults Word Processing. There is text inputting and alteration and they are useful as extra resources for those that are getting well ahead or for just getting them to do the same tasks until they are comfortable.

This is a set of PPTs for an E&D workshop inc SOW. There are 2 versions an older one and an updated.

This is a mock test that I use with adult students. It is from an older version of ECDL but the word processing tasks are still relevant to those learning the fuctions availble within Word.

I use these activities when teaching adults Access. there are various themes and students populate and interrogate the data.

I use this when teaching adults. This is a longer Excel activity that shows different aspects of level 1 use including some formulae. The task can be given section by section to less confident learners or as a complete document to more confident learners.

Chalkboard Math is an old software game designed to polish the math skills of children ages 5-12 with colourful animation that makes learning fun. There's a mouse loose in the classroom that will delight children and there are 5 different levels to help monitor progress. The programme tracks correct answers and features a roll of honour. This is downloadable to play on a lap top or PC

I use this activity when teaching adults about the internet. Students find websites, get information, get printouts, send recieve emails.

This quiz can be used as a bit of fun, team building game or ice breaker. The films are not based around Christmas but the activity might be useful in the run up to the Christmas break. The QI sheet is just a little bit of info about the origins of crackers.

These are mock tests that I use with adult students. They are from an older version of ECDL but is still relevant to those learning the jargon, security aspects and 'behind the scenes&' aspects of PC usage.