ICT Skills for Life and CLAIT teaching resources for adults (all levels)

Entry 1 and 2
Rooms of the House - is a super series of 6 graded interactive ICT worksheets. Covers E1 Lit and ESOL reading (reading key words / vocabulary) and E1-2 ICT (different focus for each sheet - see below). Contributed by Ginette Kriche. Thank you Ginette. ESOL Rw/E1.1a Literacy Rw/E1.1
DOC	Rooms of the house exercise 1 - change the text colour. 40K
DOC	Rooms of the house exercise 2 - change the text size. 40K
DOC	Rooms of the house exercise 3 - change the text style. 40K
DOC	Rooms of the house exercise 4 - change the text format. 40K
DOC	Rooms of the house exercise 5 - drag and drop correct words. 160K
DOC	Rooms of the house exercise 6 - insert clipart pictures to match words. 40K
DOC	Hot or Cold? Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct word and complete the sentence. Great reading and vocabulary practice for Entry 1 ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse and drop down menus for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 2 pages. 150K
ZIP	ICT images 20 very useful images depicting the main MS Office tool buttons (copy, paste, font, align left, etc.). Originally created and used in a class of ALDD students on preCLAIT (but useful for any introductory ICT class). Print in colour on A4 paper and laminate for re-use. 20 large JPG files in a zip folder 470K. Filed under E1-2 Skills for Life ICT.
DOC	Telling the Time. Interactive worksheet with 3 pages of colourful information and key vocabulary followed by a 2 page time quiz (whole hours) with drop down menus. Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College 170K.
PDF	How to make a calendar in Publisher is a 5 page step by step guide to help students create their own useful calendar where they can record important appointments etc. Clear screenshots with arrows make this resource accessible from Entry 1 upwards. First used with Entry ESOL - ICT learners but also suitable for Entry literacy and numeracy. Contributed by Cathy Barton, Glasgow Metropolitan College catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk. 5 pages. 360K
DOC	Days of the week is a 6 page worksheet that combines colourful pages of information (days of week and their order, abbreviations, numbers on calendars) with interactive practice pages (drag and drop and a very clever page where the text changes colour if correct spelling is typed). First used with Entry 1 ESOL - ICT learners but also suitable for E1 literacy and numeracy. Contributed by Cathy Barton, Glasgow Metropolitan College catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk. 6 pages. 160K
DOC	Questions about days and months. Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct spelling, no. of days in a month, etc. (Use as a follow on exercise after the Days of the week worksheet (above). Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 1 page. 110K
PDF	Mouse exercises is a very useful sheet (best used on-screen) providing online links to a range of mouse exercises where learners can learn about right and left clicking, double clicking, drag and drop, etc. Activities range form straightforward tutorials to 'Dress the Eggplant', Join the Dots and a bubble game. Many also provide very useful practice on reading instructions. Contributed by Barbara Corcoran, bcorcoran@eastleigh.ac.uk Eastleigh College.
DOC	Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct word /spelling. 15 cloze sentences. to accompany related activities available above. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 60K
DOC	Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st spelling quiz to be used on screen (could also be printed out). Plus useful practice in using a mouse, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. 13 pages, 12 spellings. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 300K
DOC	Drag and drop colour work sheets provide great reading, vocabulary and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse, drag and drop, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, Glasgow Metropolitan College catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk. 4 pages . 160K.
DOC	What colour is it? Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct spelling. Great reading and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse and drop down menus for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College 2 pages. 160K
Entry 3
PDF	Step Up to Word is a wonderfully detailed plan for 3 x 2 hours sessions for computer beginners. It is also mapped to the literacy curriculum - making it ideal for embedded learning and Entry Functional ICT. Includes scheme of work, session plans, feedback/evaluation forms and 7 resource sheets. ICT covers creating, opening, printing a document; formatting, printing, copying, proof reading. Mapped to Entry 2 and 3 speaking & listening, writing (including several exercises on conjunctions and compound sentences). Contributed by Jan Hayto, Essential Skill Support Unit, Fareham, Hants janhayto@essu.org 20 pages. 120K. Ws/E2.1
PDF	Using bookmarks is a handy one page help sheet - instructions for Internet Explorer and Firefox, plus ideas for practice. Contributed by Geraldine Sombke, Brightwebs.com instructor@brightwebs.com 1 page. 100K
PDF	Estimating and measuring weight & capacity is a useful ICT based online supermarket exercise. Contributed by Carol Smith, West Nottinghamshire College. 1 page. 40K. MSS1/E3.6 MSS1/E3.7
DOC	2012 stadium ICT exercise provides topical practice in formatting text, line spacing, etc. - plus students must add their own paragraph of information. Contributed by June Mill (Skills for Life tutor, East Riding of Yorkshire). 2 pages. 200K Filed under Entry 3 ICT.
PDF	Christmas Day cut and paste chronological text activity provides step by step cutting and pasting instructions for ICT/Lit students plus useful practice in ordering chronological text (events during Christmas day). Contributed by Gill Clark. Monmouthshire Adult + Community Education gillyclarko@tiscali.co.uk 3 pages. 140K. Wt/E3.3
ZIP	MS Office card game can be used to create lots of multi-sensory hands-on games and activities for Basic Skills/ ICT students at all levels. Contributed by Lynne Maguire l_maguire@tiscali.co.uk 26 pages. 260K (Zipped PDF file).
DOC	Using the Internet is a straightforward illustrated guide for beginners that can easily be adapted to suit your own institution. Ideal for many students including E2-E3 Skills for Life ICT. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 7 pages. 230K
Quizbusters is a block busters style ICT quiz - great for plenary sessions. Originally made by Angela Bell, Suffolk Basic Skills, for her ICT-literacy group but would also be useful for Key Skills or Skills for Life ICT classes.
PDF	Pancake ICT writing task gives step by step instructions for writing your own Pancake Facts text (you will also need a copy of Margaret Lagoyiani's Pancake resource) and typing up a pancake recipe. For Entry 3 ICT/Lit students and also suitable portfolio evidence for NOCN E3 Writing and reading for meaning. Contributed by June Mill, Skills for Life tutor, East Riding of Yorkshire. mill.sancton@tiscali.co.uk 2 pages. 45K.
PDF	My day - cut and paste chronological text activity provides step by step cutting and pasting instructions for ICT/Lit students plus useful practice in ordering chronological text. Contributed by Gill Clark. 1 page. 20K.
PDF	Following instructions - BBC Skillwise provides step by step help to ICT/Lit/Num students plus useful practice in reading instructions. Contributed by Paula Pye, Chelmer Training paulapye@chelmer-training.co.uk Note: free Word version available, allowing tutors to customise for their own students.
PDF	Drawing a 'Cool Cat' in MS Word is a fun, step by step task sheet showing how to draw, arrange, copy, paste, rotate and group drawing to create a 'cool cat'. 3 pages. 28K. Contributed by Dave Humpage, Steps to Work, Walsall. humpagedave@walsall.gov.uk 3 pages. 28K.

Level 1 and CLAIT (Level 2)
PDF	Fairtrade business project covers many reading, writing, ICT, numeracy, speaking and listening skills inc. data handling, report writing, creating charts and questionnaires, giving a presentation, etc. Ideal for embedding all three functional skills (or literacy, numeracy and ICT) especially for business students (who must investigate the possibility of a college stocking fairly traded products in its canteen). Contributed by Helen Connell, Joseph Priestley College, Leeds. 4 pages. 60K. Also filed under General L1 literacy, General L2 literacy, General L1 Data handling, General L2 data handling, Contextualised resources - business
PDF	Do you have a favourite...? is a set of 3 web research task sheets. Choose between rugby team, football team or favourite singer / group. Provides practice in web research, skimming, scanning and reading comprehension. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College. 3 pages. 90K. Also Filed under general E3 reading, general L1 reading.
ZIP	Introduction to Email covers sending, receiving, attachments and viruses. Designed for students using Postmaster but easy to insert your own screen shots if needed. 9 slides. 500K zipped PPT file. Contributed by Lynn Simm littlesimm@hotmail.com Will be filed under under Level 1 and CLAIT ICT.
PDF	Email tasks written for Key Skills ICT Level 1 (but also suitable for ICT Skills for Life etc.). First task covers netiquette, the second task is based on holidays and covers sending, printing, replying to, and forwarding emails. 6 pages. 15K Contributed by Lynn Simm littlesimm@hotmail.com
ZIP	Introduction to Word Processing is also a great way to give a start- of-course overview of skills covered in word processing. 16 slides cover formatting and aligning text; copying, cutting and pasting; tabs; bullets; clip art; headers and footers; page layout and more! Contributed by Lynn Simm littlesimm@hotmail.com 470K zipped PPT file.
DOC	CV templates two very useful templates can be used for word processing or as an outline planner/ writing frame. Contributed by Steve Mangan Thank you Steve. 2 pages. 40K. Use in conjunction with Steve's CV - Telephone Skills PPT (here). 40K. Also filed under General E3 Writing Resources, General L1 writing resources, and Contextualised resources (Employment skills).
PDF	Creating class handouts - two really useful step by step sets of instructions for creating a) a labelling handout (e.g. of a computer or any diagram/picture you want learners to label); b) a multiple choice question type handout with tick boxes. Originally used for training teachers on an NUT ICT training class. Also suitable for any L2 ICT / CLAIT students. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 3 pages. 60K
PDF	Create signs and student lists - plus useful XP DTP tips - two really useful step by step worksheets for creating a) clever signs with some very amusing real life examples!); b) alphabetical student lists in tables. Plus a super 1 page collection of quick DTP tips / shortcuts for Windows XP. Originally used for training teachers on an NUT ICT training class but suitable for any L2 ICT / CLAIT students. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 4 pages. 60K
PDF	ICT exercises for construction - bricklaying students. 4 step by step exercises allowing construction students to produce professional looking invoices, job costings and an illustrated list of tools. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 5 pages. 35K. See also contextualised resources.
DOC	Umbrellas Inc. Invoice. Selecting, formatting, inserting clip art / Word Art, table, and proof reading practice - follow the onscreen instructions to produce a perfect invoice for Umbrellas Incorporated! Contributed Penny Kutz. 1 page. 45K
DOC	Builders Advertisement. Selecting, formatting, inserting clip art / header, and proof reading practice - follow the onscreen instructions to produce a perfect builder's ad safety poster. Contributed Penny Kutz. 1 page. 30K
DOC	Ladder Safety Poster. Selecting, formatting, using Word Art and proof reading practice - follow the onscreen instructions to produce a perfect ladder safety poster. Contributed Penny Kutz. 1 page. 80K
PDF	Selecting, highlighting and formatting practice - 4 different documents (of varying complexity). A poem about cats; a restaurant menu; information about dogs, cats and trees! (some are also suitable for reading & comprehension work). Two include formatting instructions, others are to be reproduced as closely as possible to practice advanced formatting skills. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 4 pages. 360K
PDF	Working with bullet points neatly combines literacy (punctuation) and ICT. Step by step task sheet asks the learner to set up a document (involves margins, headers, footers, formatting, etc) and then add bullets, shading and paragraph borders. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K.
PDF	Moving text neatly combines literacy (alphabetical ordering) and ICT. Step by step task sheet asks the learner to set up a document (involves margins, headers, footers, formatting, etc) and then move text using two different techniques. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K.
PDF	Presentation Graphics - homophones neatly combines literacy and ICT: step by step task sheet describing how to create a PPT presentation about their / there / they're. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk L1/CLAIT 3 pages. 20K.
PDF	Presentation Graphics - punctuation neatly combines literacy and ICT: step by step task sheet describing how to create a PPT presentation about punctuation. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 3 pages. 26K.
Level 1 Key skills portfolios included here because they also involve use of ICT (Excel, Internet searches, etc.)
PDF	Weekend away is a substantial 9 page resource designed to encourage students to tackle large projects in bite sized pieces. Originally used with E2E learners but suitable for all age groups. Aimed at E3- L1, it covers many literacy and numeracy topics and also requires some IT and research skills. Also makes an ideal Key Skills project. Contributed by Antony Cahill, Work-Solutions, Manchester. Antony.Cahill@work-solutions.org.uk 120K. Also filed under Generic resources
PDF	What's the weather like? and Party Time! are two 'real-life' task sheets that involve budgeting, Excel charts and tables, rounding and checking, and finding mean and range. Ideal for class or homework (originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 90K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk Thank you Jan HD1/L1.1 HD1/L1.2 HD1/L1.3 HD1/L1.4
PDF	Build a wall, re-turf a football pitch are just two of the four 'real-life' task sheets in this great resource. Work out costs and draw a scale diagram. Ideal for class or homework (originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 4 pages. 190K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk MSS1/L1.9 MSS2/L1.2 MSS1/L1.1
PDF	Costing toolkits two task sheets - one for beauty therapists, one for motor vehicles etc. Find information, work out total cost, mean and range, display your results in a chart. (Originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 100K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk HD1/L1.1 HD/L1.2 HD/L1.3 HD/L1.4
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INDEX
General	preEntry	Entry 1-2	Entry 3	Level 1-2

preEntry
Blockbuster Quiz for M8/E1 computer words - created by Linda Buckmaster, Nescot College lbuckmaster@nescot.ac.uk Thank you Linda
ZIP	Different parts of a computer - straightforward but very useful introduction to computers for preEntry and Entry 1 students. Ideal to use before playing the accompanying bingo game (see below). Contributed by Dawn Burford dawn_b@rfdc.ac.uk, Royal Forest of Dean College. 10 screens. 150K (zipped PPT file)
PDF	Parts of a computer bingo game - eight different boards. Call out the name of the part (or write on the class whiteboard for a literacy group). First to complete a line wins (use counters to cover, or laminate and cross off with a dry wipe pen). Idea to use after the accompanying PPT (see above). Contributed by Dawn Burford dawn_b@rfdc.ac.uk, Royal Forest of Dean College. 8 pages. 500K