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 resource is print ready. It contains a Days of the Week Crossword puzzle and a Mix and Match worksheet using the same word bank. It covers vocabulary such as ‘after’, ‘before’, ‘in between’. Useful to introduce or review with English as a second Language students. The resource is provided in pdf and word format so that the descriptions can be edited if required.

This is a great Crack the Code puzzle to use to review vocabulary around the theme of Easter. There are 12 words listed. Can be used for ESL, workplace training, or classrooms as part of a lesson, as an activity for early finishers or just a fun challenge to begin or wrap up a lesson. The files come in both pdf and word versions in case minor changes are required for your audience. Words: Christian Easter Bunny Easter Easter Egg Hunt Resurrection Easter Egg Crucifixion Celebration Easter Basket Hot Cross Bun Cross Good Friday

This resource is a PowerPoint presentation with attached notes that can be used as a lesson plan. It is a complete lesson on creating and writing smart goals. I have used this for many different audiences from young people through to the corporate sector when looking at setting goals for learning, business and personal areas of life. The worksheet has a couple of examples of how to set out SMART goals and room to create their own. The files are editable so that you can make relevant changes for your particular audience if required. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

These two forms are useful to make informed decisions about the apps that will be downloaded onto iPad for children's use. A set criteria is used to ensure that the apps will be educational, within budget, relevant and useful. There is such a wide variety of apps to choose from that a process like this should be in place whenever staff wish to recommend and / or suggest apps for early learning centers or primary schools. I have left this in word format so that the forms can be edited if necessary.

This training manual lists all the steps required to create, edit and delete headers and footers in Microsoft Word. It is set out step by step with lots of graphics to make it easy to follow. Essential skills if you are working with documents that are over 2 pages long. I have included both a Word and pdf document for editing and printing as required.

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! ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This training manual covers Mail Merge, Styles, Headers and Footers, automated Table of Contents, Page Numbers and Indexes. Great for managing those long documents and reports. The word file is editable and exercise files are also provided. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource contains documents that are useful to use when teaching about workplace forms. They provide good examples with graphics of Accident and Hazard forms. Learners can enter in their workplace forms and also their specific workplace examples of accidents, incidents and hazards that could affect the safety of themselves and others in the workplace. The documents can be edited for specific company details. There is also a standard form that can be filled out as an activity for students.

This resource is a list of common carpentry and building handtools. The first worksheet lists the tool, has a description of what the tool is used for and has a picture. The second sheet is an activity for students to complete by filling in the description area. This is useful for apprentices or those working in the construction industry that are new to NZ (worker from overseas) that need to get up to speed with names for tools and equipment within the industry

This resource is for those that are new to Microsoft Excel and want to quickly learn and practice using calculations in Excel. The spreadsheet has a number of different sheets within it that have clear instructions and practice exercises to use for yourself or your learners to quickly master basic concepts. I have used this to teach students and workplace learners with much success. Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on sheet 1. Sheet 2 has Autosum and subsequent sheets practice using these with common spreadsheets such as invoices and profit and loss scenarios. Simply give learners a copy of this spreadsheet and work through together or let them try by themselves. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource contains a Worksheet with 3 different exercises to practice changing a verb to a noun using word endings. Simply printout and handout to class. Both pdf and .doc files are included for if you wish to change the words in the tables. An Answer sheet is also provided. The game is a mix n match cut out activity. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is a training manual that can be used to teach yourself or others how to use Microsoft Publisher. It is a step by step guide with lots of graphics. It is provided in editable format so that changes can be made if required. There is also a keyboard shortcuts document that can be printed out for ease of use. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

These forms cover Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook as well as a basic users form. When planning computer training it is essential to have an idea of the skill level of participants. You can hand out or email these forms to learners before or during a session. They simply fill them out and return them. You can then use the information to split up groups into appropriate skill levels or just for general content planning for the session. I have also included a Feedback form that can be used to hand out after the session. They are in Word format so that you can easily remove or add any of the skills. I have used these for corporate groups and community groups successfully.

When planning computer training it is essential to have an idea of the skill level of participants. You can hand out or email this form to learners before or during a session. They simply fill it out and return it. The spreadsheet provided allows you to summarise the information. You can then use the information to split up groups into appropriate skill levels or just for general content planning for the session.

Use this resource to introduce learners to the basics of writing a standard operating procedure for the workplace. This can also be used for Workplace Instructions. It contains a worksheet with definitions and top tips to write an effective procedure and a template for learners to use to write their procedure. It is available in both word and pdf format so that changes can be made if required.

Use this when you or your class are planning to deliver a presentation. It contains all the steps required to ensure a successful outcome. You can use this as a group or individual activity. There are some helpful discussion points for groups. All items must be checked before students practice the presentation.

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 introduces learners to the EEC (Example, Effect, Change) model of providing feedback. It gives them the words and confidence to tackle what can sometimes be difficult conversations in an effective manner. It also covers the PAC (Patience, Ask, Confirm) model for receiving feedback. It contains four examples of how to give constructive feedback both positive and negative. There are also tables created for learners to write their own scenarios and then roleplay the interactions. There is also a video link to a Ted Talk by Sheila Heen titled ‘How to use others’ feedback to learn and grow.’ ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

In this interactive activity you display the Powerpoint provided and learners review and take notes to identify areas of improvement. As the facilitator, you explain that Charlie Brown has just created a presentation and welcomes feedback before delivering to an audience. Tell students that they will be giving feedback at the end of the presentation. There job is to look at each slide and identify areas for improvement. Ask them to write notes as they go for feedback at the end of the presentation. This is an extremely useful activity that gets learners thinking about visual aspects of their own presentations. Each side has notes for the trainer to indicate the errors on the slide. I have used this with many learners. It is an effective activity and generates a lot of good discussion.