Using ICT
ICT: Entry 1 and 2 ICT, Using ICT, Developing, presenting and communicating information
Resource type: Handout or guide
Level: E2
Useful 1 page handout. Very simple instructions on how to correct a mistake made when typing in Microsoft Word. First used with residents at a clinic who have learning difficulties but ideal for any beginner.
Literacy: Writing: text focus (composition)
ICT: Using ICT, Developing, presenting and communicating information
Level: E3
Resource type: ICT task sheet
Very clear, step by step task sheet for E3 ICT / Literacy / ESOL learners.
Enter a given short text into the PC, save and name files, set font size, etc. Then plan, write and proofread a short description about your own morning.
ICT: General ICT resources, Using ICT
Resource type: Game, Ice breaker
Level: L1, L2
This is a fabulous board game created as a fun and gentle introduction to L1-2 Functional ICT (or other ICT type classes). It also makes a good ice breaker at the beginning of term. Best printed onto A3 and laminated.
There is also an extra bonus ‘Quiz makers’ game available online (link available on the answer sheet).
Literacy: Functional English - reading, Reading: text focus (comprehension)
ICT: Using ICT, Finding and selecting information
Context: Art Film Media Music TV, Electrical, Electronics & Technology
Resource type: ICT task sheet, Reading comprehension, Worksheet or assignment
Level: E3, L1
A lovely, very topical set of Functional Skills tasks about the UK digital TV switchover that began in 2009 and finishes in 2012.
The task sheet covers reading comprehension, research, and ICT skills such as finding and selecting information, saving and printing files.
Literacy: Functional English - reading
Numeracy: Functional Maths
ICT: Using ICT, Finding and selecting information
Free tags: Olympics
Context: Sport
Resource type: ICT task sheet, Investigation or project, Worksheet or assignment
Level: E1, E2
This uses the Olympic games 2012 as a focus.The main emphasis is maths / numeracy but ICT and English reading skills are also covered.
Learners will read dates by looking at a calendar and marking on when the Olympics start and finish (including the Paralympics), read times that the football events start and finish and put these on a clockface, and read prices of tickets of a match that they choose. There are also questions on shapes, number, money and doubling.
ICT: Using ICT, Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Resource type: Handout or guide
Level: L2
Useful handout that clearly explains the principles of backing up files. Includes information on hardware, software and how to back up data.
ICT: Using ICT, Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Resource type: Handout or guide
Level: L1, L2
Useful illustrated handout that clearly explains the principles of basic file management: how to create new folders and how to rename them.
