In Digital Tools for Everyday Tasks, students make their lives more efficient by communicating through email, using internet search, and creating documents. Duration: 4-9 hours Digital Tools for Everyday Tasks is suitable for: Post-16 Students use Docs, Drive, Gmail, and Search. By the end of these lessons, students should be able to: Create and set up a new Google account with strong password protection Create a document to record and share ideas for things to do on a day out with a friend Conduct an internet search and record search results in a document Email a friend or family member about plans and include an attachment Personalize emails and manage their inbox The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Effective Communications at Work, students use digital tools to communicate and collaborate with others in the workplace more effectively. Duration: 6-9 hours Effective Communications at Work is suitable for: Post-16 Students use Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides. By the end of these lessons, students should be able to: Organize a team meeting to inform, make decisions, and commit to actions Analyze feedback to find patterns in the data or identify problems and solutions Clarify and set expectations with an employee by sharing feedback in a video conference Propose a new team project to accomplish a business goal Evaluate and select a digital tool for a specific communications purpose The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Start a CV, students select a CV template from Google Docs. They then use the headings and their experiences to add their information to the CV. Duration: 45-90 minutes Start a CV is suitable for: Post-16 Students use Docs. By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: Choose a CV template Fill out their personal information List prior experiences and dates Make sure information is listed in the correct places The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Edit Your CV, students edit their CV to make it stronger and more appealing to an employer. Duration: 45-90 minutes Edit Your CV is suitable for: Post-16 Students use Docs. By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: Edit a CV to make it more compelling to potential employers by revising content and changing the format. The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Create a CV in Google Docs, students learn to format, write, and design a professional CV that stands out. Duration: 45-90 minutes. Create a CV in Google Docs is suitable for: Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Post-16 Students use Docs, Gmail and Search. By the end of these lessons, students should be able to: Select a document template and modify it with relevant information and appropriate formatting. Answer the following essential question(s): How can I create a CV that will communicate relevant information about me to a potential employer, admissions officer, or scholarship committee? Internalise the following enduring understanding(s): Formatting tools and templates make CV’s easier to read and look more professional. A CV is a brief overview of who you are and how you spend your time. Present yourself as a professional, even with limited paid work experience. Choosing relevant and appropriate information to share (social media, professional email, and how to phrase skills/experience/etc.) is essential for presenting yourself as a potential candidate. A CV is a valuable tool that will help students apply for jobs, colleges, internships, or scholarships. The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Organise College Information in Google Sheets, students build a list of colleges and important criteria in Google Sheets and conduct research and use what they find to compare schools. Duration: 45-90 minutes. Organise College Information in Google Sheets is suitable for: Key Stage 4 Post-16 Students use Search and Sheets. By the end of these lessons, students should be able to: Build a spreadsheet to compare colleges by specifying important criteria, researching it, and documenting the results to make an informed decision about where to go to school. Answer the following essential question(s): How can I ensure that I am making the best possible investment of my time and money when choosing a school to attend? Internalise the following enduring understanding(s): -Making an informed decision requires thoughtful consideration of many different factors. -Spreadsheets can help organise all the necessary information involved with making an informed decision. -Comparing data points requires you to have specific and consistent measurements for each. The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Technology’s Role in Current Events, learners research a topic related to technology’s role in current events, create a project, and present their findings. Duration: 2-5 hours This lesson is suitable for: Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Post-16 Students use Docs, Search, Sheets, Slides, Sites. The resource is video-based and features Free, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. By the end of these lessons, students should be able to: Explain technology’s role in current events to reveal how it both informs and transforms our world. Identify and assess the risks, limits, and opportunities surrounding technology’s role in current events. Explain the role of “citizen journalists” and their effect on current events. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits Publish or present content that customises the message and medium for their intended audiences The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Create an Editing Tool with Programming, students learn basic coding concepts and create an automated editing program that will help improve a writing assignment. Duration: 4-6 hours Plan an Event is suitable for: Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Post-16 Students use Apps Script, Docs and Slides. By the end of these lessons, students should be able to: Identify and define common programming concepts Create a slide presentation with a partner and digitally share it with others Create a program that implements an algorithm to achieve a given goal, individually and collaboratively Use debugging skills to iterate on a computer program Recognise that computer programs need initial conditions (e.g., set initial score to zero in a game, initialise variables, or initial values set by hardware input) The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Guide to an Area, students research and organise information about a location to create an interactive guide. Duration: 4-6 hours Guide to an Area is suitable for: Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Post-16 Students use Maps, Search and Sheets. By the end of these lessons, students should be able to: Identify and explain common terms and concepts related to spreadsheets Organise and manipulate data in a spreadsheet Break down data, processes, or problems into smaller, manageable parts Write a program to automate a task The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. . If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.

In Technology, Ethics, and Security, students will research technology risks and dangers, explore solutions, and create a report to communicate their findings. Duration: 2-5 hours Technology, Ethics, and Security is suitable for: Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Post-16 Students use Docs, Search, Sheets, Slides, Sites. By the end of these lessons, students will be able to: Explore all sides of the topic they choose related to technology, ethics, and security Explain technology’s risks and dangers, and consider solutions to keep users safe Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences The resource is video-based and features FREE, ready-to-use lesson plans, rubrics to enable teachers to evaluate a student’s work across a variety of skills and levels of proficiency (i.e. beginner, developing, accomplished, and exemplary) and a dashboard to show how each student is progressing. How to get started? Sign in as an Instructor with a Google account here. If you don’t have a Google account, click “more options” and then “create an account”. If you are a teacher in England, you can register here for our free teacher workshops. If you would like to bring the applied digital skills training event to your school, college or centre near you and can guarantee 20 educators, we can host the event at your school or college.