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 is an interactive PowerPoint presentation (30 slides) that focuses on Customer Service Skills in the workplace. It is a ready to teach package. Also included is a teachers / facilitators document with notes next to slides that has answers and suggested activities while working through the presentation. It is provided in both pdf , ppt, and word format for editing if required.
The lesson contains the following topics:
Customer Service Definition
Poor vs Exceptional Service
Why Exceptional Service is Important
Practical Tips to Provide an Exceptional Customer Service Experience
Scenario based role play activities – good and bad examples from You tube clips
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Do your students need to work as a team or group to meet an objective? Learning to work as a team is an important life skill that your students need to master for in the workplace and classroom. Working in groups and collaborating on problems and projects is all part of cooperative learning.
This packet contains a professional PowerPoint presentation that should be viewed before teams take on a project of any sort or size. It comes with a revisions worksheet (with answers provided), and Teacher Notes (that can be used as a lesson plan).
It is presented in word, pdf and ppt format and is fully editable.
The following topics are covered:
Qualities of an effective Team Member
Skills required to work in a Team
Making Decisions as a Team
Defining Objectives using Smart Goals
Roles and Responsibilities
Expected Behaviours and Attitudes
Bruce Tuckman Model for Team Collaboration
Revision exercise - worksheet with answers
Team Challenge
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Do you want to introduce the topic of Autobiographical and / or memoir writing to your students, and are not sure where to start? This supplemental PowerPoint presentation will head you in the right direction and get students exciting about the writing stage!
Learning Objectives:
* Understand the difference between autobiographies and memoirs.
* List reasons why people write autobiographies or memoirs.
* Identify the main conventions of autobiographies or memoirs.
* Enable students to start writing their autobiographies or memoirs.
PowerPoint Content:
* Defining Autobiography and Memoir
* What role 'Truth' plays in autobiography
* Purpose of creating an autobiography
* Conventions of autobiography and memoir (characterization, setting, perspective and structure.
* Language features (figurative, descriptive, emotive, jargon, colloquial, formal)
* Tone and Mood
* Selection of Detail
* Context
* 10 steps to start writing!
What you will receive:
A 26 slide PowerPoint presentation that is fully editable.
Teachers Notes to accompany the slide. These are within the presentation in the notes area and in a separate word document (that can be edited), as well as a pdf.
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Unlock Powerful Student Insights with this End-of-Year / Term Reflections Journal! Are you looking for a meaningful way to help your students reflect on their growth, achievements, and experiences throughout the school year? This Journal is the perfect tool to guide students in thoughtful reflection, encouraging personal and academic growth.
What’s Included:
Comprehensive Reflections Journal: Divided into five sections (Personal Growth, Academic Achievements, Learning Experiences, Looking Forward, and Creative Reflections), each with prompts designed to inspire deep and meaningful responses.
Digital & Printable Options: Whether your students prefer typing their reflections or writing by hand, we’ve got you covered. The journal is available in both digital (PDF to type directly into) and printable formats.
Detailed Teacher Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on how to introduce, implement, and facilitate the journal activity in your classroom.
Marking Rubric: A comprehensive rubric to assess student reflections, ensuring you can provide constructive feedback and celebrate student efforts.
Creative Expression: An optional section for students to creatively express their year’s experiences through art or writing.
Why You’ll Love This Product:
Encourages Deep Reflection: Thoughtfully crafted prompts help students reflect on their personal and academic journeys.
Supports Personal Growth: Helps students identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and set goals for the future.
Flexible Use: Perfect for end-of-year activities, but also adaptable for mid-year reflections or special projects.
Easy to Implement: With clear instructions and both digital and printable formats, you can seamlessly integrate this journal into your curriculum.
Engages All Learners: Encourages both analytical and creative thinking, making it suitable for diverse learning styles.
Ideal For:
Middle, and High School Teachers: Adaptable for different age groups and educational levels.
Home school Educators: A great tool for guiding students through a year-end review and reflection.
School Counselors: Use it as a tool for student self-assessment and personal growth planning.
How It Works:
Introduction: Start with a class discussion on the importance of reflection.
Journal Completion: Allow students time to thoughtfully complete each section of the journal.
Sharing & Discussion: Facilitate group or class discussions where students can share their insights.
Assessment: Use the provided rubric to evaluate student reflections and provide feedback.
This is a Christmas Crack the Code fun activity that can be used as a finisher or gap fill or simply for fun! It contains 18 Christmas Words and an Answer Sheet
It is provided as a pdf and in a word document so that descriptions can be edited if required.
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.
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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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 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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Homophones are words that have the same sound (pronunciation) but different meaning and (usually) different spelling.
Included in this document are 66 pairs of common homophones. These can be printed, laminated, cut out and used in various activities to practice correct spelling, pronunciation and meaning of words.
There is a pdf file and a word document so that you can edit if you wish to put in your own subject homophones.
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This resource contains a 20 slide editable PPT presentation and pdf file suitable for ESOL, ESL and workplace learners. Small Talk is an essential communications skill. The presentation is colourful, to a professional standard and has lots of clip art and activities for learners to engage in. It also has a printout for the teacher that gives directions for activities for each slide that is useful as a Lesson Plan.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the meaning of Small Talk.
The benefits of using it.
Know when it is appropriate to use.
Understand what Small Talk is not.
Be able to engage in Small Talk.
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Running a successful meeting is an essential business skill. Much time can be wasted in unproductive meetings. This PowerPoint presentation will take you through all the steps from creating an agenda to running the meeting, to summarizing. It is an interactive presentation that includes teachers notes for additional information and ideas to use with learners / students.
It also includes worksheets, processes and templates for learners / students to use throughout the lesson.
The files are editable and are provided in both pdf, power-point and word format.
Learning Objectives:
To save an organization time and money by running meetings efficiently.
To understand the importance of planning a meeting.
To be able to create and use documentation associated with running a meeting
The files are editable and are provided in both pdf, powerpoint and word format.
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.
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This template can be used when applying for jobs. It is set out in the correct format. It is a fill in activity for those seeking employment or practicing letter writing skills.
Words that are in brackets should be replaced by your own specific situation. It is useful to encourage learners to research the company that they are applying to so that the letter shows that they have used their initiative.
This resource tackles the delicate subject of Workplace Bullying. Studies show that it is alive and well and is often swept under the carpet. This presentation is an interactive lesson that gives strategies for coping with Bullying in the workplace from an Employee and Management perspective.
The resource contains a professionally designed PP, Teachers notes, and worksheets for learners. Within the PP are links to videos that form part of the lesson.
Files are provided in pdf, powerpoint and word formatting allowing editing if required to suit your audience.
Topics are as follows:
- Definition of Workplace Bully
- Recognising the four types of Bullies
- 5 key facts about Bullying
- What is not Bullying
- What to do if you are Bullied
- The responsibilities of Management
- Three Task Challenges - Scenarios
This resources is a 28 page manual that has step by step processes to complete basic functions on the iPad. It has many screen shots so that it is easy to understand. It covers the screen, navigation, cameras, photos, apps and much more. As all technology out dates quickly, I have left it in word format in case you want to update yourself.
This is a great word match activity to use to review vocabulary around the theme of Halloween. There are 20 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.
This is a one page list of all the shortcut key combinations you can use in Excel. It will save you so much time.
The great thing about learning shortcuts is that they don't change with versions. And of course you don't have to grab the mouse, you can get everything done without the use of the mouse which saves you time and increases productivity.
You will be amazed at what can be accomplished using shortcut keys. From moving around your spreadsheet quicker, to formatting and inserting charts. Try them out - lots of fun!
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