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 covers Tabs, Tables, Quick Parts, Graphics, Drawing tools, Short cut keys and practice exercises.
It is set out in an easy to follow format and in a Word document so that it can be easily edited if necessary to accommodate version changes.
I have used this as a basis for group training for a wide range of audiences and they have really appreciated the productivity skills contained within the training manual.
This 29 page e-book has been created for Business English Learners that want to improve their business communication skills. In particular those where English is a second language. Email communication is a vital skill to have and reflects on the professionalism of the sender.
There are practice exercises included that cover grammatical mistakes with answers.
Topics covered are:
The Subject Line
Don’t ‘Flame’ People
Levels of Formality to use in Emails
Formal vs Informal
Neutral / Standard
Greetings and Closings
The Body of the Message
Attachments
Proofreading is Vital
Common Mistakes for Learners of English
Spelling
A Costly Mistake
Summary
This resource contains information on how to plan and run an effective meeting as a step by step process. There is also a gap fill activity for learners to complete and both Agenda and Meeting templates that learners could fill out.
I use these documents for learners to conduct a mock team meeting.
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Are you looking for no prep, engaging resources on Health and Safety in the Workplace? This lesson starts with a reading passage and has true / false questions as well as more in depth comprehension questions for students to answer.
What’s Included:
One-Page Reading Passage: Our one-page reading passage introduces students to the vital concepts of workplace health and safety. This high school level content is designed to be informative, accessible, and thought-provoking.
10 True/False Questions: Test your students’ understanding with 10 true/false questions that cover key points from the reading passage. These questions encourage critical thinking and comprehension, allowing you to assess their grasp of the topic.
10 Comprehension Questions: Deepen your students’ engagement with the topic using our carefully designed comprehension questions. These questions encourage students to think critically about workplace safety concepts and apply their knowledge.
Answer Sheets: No need to worry about grading! We provide answer sheets for both the true/false and comprehension questions, making assessment a breeze.
Clear Instructions: Our easy-to-follow instructions guide you through using this resource effectively in your classroom, whether in-person or through distance learning.
10 Optional Activities: Take your teaching to the next level with 10 additional optional activities. From case studies to safety skits, these activities are designed to captivate your students’ interest and enhance their understanding of workplace health and safety. These activities are perfect for differentiation and promoting active participation.
If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at resourcecreator1@gmail.com.
This resource is for those new to creating Charts in Excel. There are step by step instructions within the training manual to learn how to create and modify bar charts and pie charts. It is a ready to go lesson that requires no further prep. This is a 2 hour lesson that has tasks for learners to complete.
Learning Objectives:
Create a simple bar chart with existing data.
Create a simple pie chart to show percentages
Modify bar and pie charts to enhance presentation and update details.
The files come in a word document that can be edited (if required for your audience) and also a pdf. There is an excel file that is an exercise file.
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This resource features a basic Health and Safety Crossword puzzle and a Mix N Match Activity using the same Word Bank. Suitable for workplace training and ESL / ESOL learners.
These activities are ready to use. Simply print out and go. Answer keys are provided.
File formats are easily editable being provided as a Word and pdf.
This crossword puzzle with answers covers the key vocabulary that learners need to be exposed to when learning Microsoft Word. The resource also contains a printable worksheet that covers the Screen Elements of the software applications
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.
It comes as both a pdf and word format file.
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.
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This is an editable resource in the form of a power point presentation that covers 10 of the most common writing errors. It can be used in classes to test learners knowledge in group settings. The explanations are contained in the notes area. This will be useful for discussion.
1. There, Their, They’re
2. To, Two, Too
3. Accept vs Except
4. Your vs. You’re
5. A lot vs alot vs allot
6. Lose vs Loose
7. Its vs It’s
8. No vs know
9. Threw vs through
10. Correct use of semi-colon (;)
This resource is for those that are wanting to improve their vocabulary skills around Health and Safety. Often the words in policies and documentation are not clear and straightforward. This is a fun way to learn. Can be used as a lesson starter, or as a review at the end of the lesson (exit ticket).
These flash cards can be used individually, with pairs, teams or groups of learners.
Teams compete to find the correct word that is a best fit for the definitions. Ask them to write 1-12 or 1-4 on a piece of paper or device. If you have less time use the slides that contain 4 words only.
Time learners and ask them to write their answers down for their pair, team or group.
Once the time is up, click on each square to reveal the correct answer. (answers may differ and this provides an good opportunity for discussion – however to get a point, the team must have the word that is listed on the screen).
Tally up the correct results to find a winner!
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This resource is a Powerpoint Presentation that can be used to train people on how to write emails effectively. I have used this on a leadership course and it was well received. There are some time saving gems in here that can be easily implemented into your work day. There are also tasks that can be completed in pairs or groups. Lots of areas for discussion. Also a good opportunity for businesses to think about and discuss best practice for their own organisation.
The average office worker receives around 80 emails each day. With that volume of mail, individual messages can easily get overlooked. Follow these simple rules to get your emails noticed and acted upon:
Don't over communicate by email.
Make good use of subject lines.
Keep messages clear and brief.
Be polite.
Check your tone.
Proofread.
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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.
This is a 25 slide engaging PowerPoint presentation that covers the important topic of Active Listening. It includes information on Body Language, Questioning, Paraphrasing, Facial Expressions, and best practice techniques.
Teachers notes are included that contains additional information and answers to questions that are posed to students.
There is a pdf version and a ppt version that can be edited if required.
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This is a complete lesson on complaint resolution using the TACTICS method.
The resource contains a lesson plan, worksheets, diagrams of the model, a company policy to review, and practical exercises for the group to carry out. There is also a feedback form included.
The acronym TACTICS is used to work through a step by step process to handle a complaint from a customer. This is an important aspect of customer service. Once the learner has reviewed the process, it is a good idea to have the class separate into groups and role play various complaints scenarios using this method. All documentation is provided.
I have used this successfully with a Business training class. They enjoyed it and provided excellent feedback.
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This course will assist you in identifying behaviour traits within yourself that could be creating barriers to effective communication both in the workplace and your personal life.
It covers:
Passive, Assertive and Aggressive styles of communication
Ideas for gaining Confidence
The use of I statements to clearly communicate your message.
This is an interactive PowerPoint presentation that contains activities for learners to practice their communication skills.
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This fun visual game can be used as a warm-up to a lesson on Health and Safety, or at the end of a lesson as a quick quiz.
How the game works:
The PowerPoint computer based game can be played in teams or as a group / class activity.
The objective is to reveal what is behind the numbers on the presentation, one square at a time.
Each team picks a number and answers a question. (Questions and answers are provided in the worksheet).
If they answer the question correctly, then they can click on a number on the PowerPoint presentation to display a portion (square) of the picture in the background. The background picture is slowly revealed.
The first team to identify the background picture wins.
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This resource contains a pack of 16 cards that bring up issues of ethical dilemmas that can be faced at work. It also contains a set of blank cards.
They can be used in the following ways:
• Warm up activities / lesson starters
• Part of a lesson on ethics, morals, values
• End of lesson activity
• Discussions
• Games
Instructions:
1. Use the Word document to make any changes to the scenarios. Go straight to 2 if no changes are required.
2. Print out the cards sheet that you want to use.
3. Cut out with scissors or guillotine
4. Shuffle the deck and let learners choose a card. Learners express their opinion and then the group discusses whether they agree or disagree.
5. Optionally, have the group make up their own workplace dilemmas using the black sheet and try them out with each other in teams.
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This is a PP presentation that covers cause and effect and the use of a fishbone diagram to establish the root cause of a workplace issue or problem. The PP is interactive and has tasks for learners to complete.
I have used this with many different organisation types and sizes and it is always very well received. It is an extremely effective tool for project planning for the workplace or classroom.
The PP is editable in case changes are needed to suit your audience.
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This resources is for anyone in the education sector or business that wants to learn how to manage and prioritise their time more effectively.
The resource contains a powerpoint presentation and word documents that can be used as handouts for learners. The powerpoint presentation has a notes section that is part of the overall lesson plan. It suggests activities for learners so that the presentation is interactive and engaging. The two word documents are activities for learners to participate in as part of the overall lesson.
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This is a 8 page workbook that introduces the topic of the Johari Window. This is a widely used model for understanding and training in a variety of self-awareness dependent activities such as: personal development, communications, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, team development and inter-group relationships.
I use this as a team building exercise, particularly when teams need to build trust so that they can move to a high performing phase. It is also beneficial to find out more about yourself and how others see you generally.
A worksheet is included for participants to gain insights into the different quadrants and where they fit within these.
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