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.
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about Canva and creating a class Newsletter? This assignment / project is the perfect solution! Your students will learn how to use Canva to create a visually appealing and informative Classroom Newsletter on a subject of their choice.
This assignment comes with a comprehensive grading rubric, which ensures that your students’ work will be evaluated fairly and accurately. Additionally, the included instructions guide students through the process of researching, designing, and creating their Newsletter, ensuring a great result.
Whether you’re a technology or graphic design teacher, or just looking for a fun project to keep your students engaged, this Newsletter assignment is sure to be a hit!
The choice is there to have students work individually, in pairs or teams.
Included:
Student Assignment in pdf (instructions, shortcut keys, examples)
Grading rubric provide in word and pdf
Student Planner provided in word and pdf
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.
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about infographics? This Infographic assignment is the perfect solution! Your students will learn how to use Canva to create a visually appealing and informative infographic on a subject of their choice.
This assignment comes with a comprehensive grading rubric, which ensures that your students’ work will be evaluated fairly and accurately. Additionally, the included instructions guide students through the process of researching, designing, and creating their infographic, ensuring a great result.
Whether you’re a technology or graphic design teacher, or just looking for a fun project to keep your students engaged, this Infographic assignment is sure to be a hit! With a maximum score of 25 points, your students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of infographic design, as well as their ability to effectively communicate information through visual aids.
Add this Infographic assignment to your cart today and give your students a chance to showcase their creativity and skills!
Included:
Student Assignment in pdf (planner, instructions, shortcut keys, examples)
Grading rubric provide in word and pdf
Planner provided in pdf
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.
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.
If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at resourcecreator1@gmail.com.
This resource can be used to present a project that a class or team has been working on in a logical manner. It contains two different powerpoint designs that they can choose from. There are 10 slides within the presentation. Students / Learners simply type in their own information by over typing what is on the slide. They then insert relevant data and graphics.
This assists with formatting and presenting ideas in a logical way. I use it in the workplace training sector when teams have been working on an issue and have formulated goals and completed tasks to achieve an outcome. Once they have completed their project, they present it to their managers using the templates included.
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
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This resource contains a very graphic filled PowerPoint presentation that makes learning easy as well as an iPad training manual that can be printed or updated as required. It can be used as a self tutorial or as a full lesson workshop style. I used it to train a group of adults that were new to using iPads. They really enjoyed the session and learnt a lot of useful skills. A lesson plan is also included if you intend to deliver workshop style.
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 30 slides.
This training PowerPoint and PDF is a step by step guide to get you started using Canva. A Pinterest pin using Video 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.
This can be used to teach yourself how to use Canva or as a project for students / learners.
Topics covered in Step by Step, graphic format:
Signing up and Logging on to Canva
Creating a Pinterest Pin
Video Template Choices
Review of Objects Menu
Inserting and Changing Text
Moving and Rotating Text Placeholders
Adjusting Spacing between Characters
Making changes to your video (crop, trim)
Publishing to Pinterest and to File
This training course was created for users to get started with the iPad at work. Step by step easy guide with lots of graphics.
The learning objectives are below:
Become familiar with using the Calendar App to make scheduling appointments easier
Comfortable with using the Reminders app
Able to evaluate and download apps in relation to your work
Able to set up and use Dropbox to share files and photos between your PC and iPad
Familiar with apps to use with Microsoft Office
Able to view and navigate Powerpoint Presentations on the iPad
Able to work with PDF files and iBooks
This product contains step by step instructions in the form of a Powerpoint Presentation, a video and tasks for learners to complete.
It can be used by teachers / facilitators to guide students through a skill set or they can use it on their own. The resource is suitable for secondary students and adults.
This resource contains group activities for learners that are at the stage of presenting their powerpoint presentation or speech to an audience.
The planning sheet and works as a final checklist for learners to work through to ensure that they have all the steps covered.
The task cards have a range of important questions and scenarios that they could encounter during their presentation. By working through these as a group, it will ensure they are well prepared to deliver effectively. Each person takes a card and reads out the situation. They give an answer, and others discuss as well. It also contains suggested answers for the trainer.
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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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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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This is a training manual for Microsoft Word Beginners. It is accompanied by a separate Workbook for students / learners to complete practice exercises on.
Both files come in Word format and PDF format and are full of screen shots to make step by step instructions as visual as possible. Suitable for trainers and teachers either as an Instructional resource or as a digital resource for students to work through themselves.
It is suitable for secondary level, homeschool, workplace, esl. It can be used as a digital resource for students to work through on their own, or a teacher facilitated resource.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify the elements of the Word window.
Create and save documents.
Navigate through a document and select text using quick methods.
Understand different Views within Word.
Cut, Copy and Paste information.
Set page margins and orientation of a document.
Use the Spelling and Grammar Checkers.
Use formatting tools to enhance the presentation of a document.
This Google Forms training manual shows you step by step how to create quizzes that can be used in the classroom and in the workplace. There are lots of screenshots and graphics. The manual is in large print, clear and concise. Google quizzes can be self grading, and are completely digital. (Although you can easily print out a hard copy if required).
Once you have created your first quiz, you will never look back. This is a great way to test student knowledge, to recap, as a starter, or as a finisher.
Topics below:
Open Forms
The Forms Window
Setup to Make a Quiz
Setup – Release Grade
Setup – Respondents View
Adding a Title and Description
Adding Quiz Questions
Question Types
Responses – Multi-choice example
Responses – Check box example
Specify Correct Answers
12.Edit / Format a Quiz / Form
13.Customize Themes
14.Preview your Quiz / Form
15.Send your Quiz / Form
16.View Responses – Self Marking
17.Mark Responses – Grade Quiz Questions
18.View and Analysis Responses
Email is the most common form of communication in the workplace and it is important to get it right. The Resource contains an e-book that contains six critical steps to ensuring your email is delivered to the recipient in a professional manner. Common mistakes have been addressed for those that have English as a Second Language and there are some practical exercises to be completed around grammar within. The answers are also supplied.
The second resource is a PowerPoint presentation that is useful for leadership coaching. It is interactive, and in the notes page of the presentation there are examples of activities for the learners to participate in as you work your way through the presentation.
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 overcommunicate by email.
Make good use of subject lines.
Keep messages clear and brief.
Be polite.
Check your tone.
Proofread.
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Kahoot is an extremely popular web based learning tool that students absolutely love. And it is free to use!
The resource contains a PowerPoint Presentation and a PDF file.
This lesson contains step by step graphic instructions on the following topics:
Sign up and log on to Kahoot
Find and explore other Kahoots
Duplicate an existing Kahoot on a topic of interest.
Edit an existing Kahoot and make it your own.
Publish your Kahoot
Play your Kahoot
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This resource is presented as a PowerPoint with full notes on each slide. It has been created as a training resource for teachers. It also includes practical exercises and activities that showcase how to use the apps for educational purposes. It is very graphic and covers the following apps that are suitable for primary and below level:
Pic Collage (makes collages out of photos and pictures)
Book Creator (create stories)
iBooks – viewing books
Puppet Pals (animation / recording)
Popplet (mind mapping)
Showme (Interactive Whiteboard)
Most apps are easy to use. It’s Using apps effectively and with purpose that is the crucial step.
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.
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.
These templates are quick and easy for you to use and fully editable. Suitable for small / medium size businesses and sole traders.
Includes:
Project Templates in Powerpoint
Training Proposal Template
Meeting and Agenda Templates
Marketing plan Template
Computer Training Needs Analysis forms