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A paired activity based on the well known web site provides an engaging way to introduce or revise this tricky topic.
Emma suggests that a useful extension activity is for learners to take pictures on their phones – where appropriate – of apostrophe ‘abuse’ they come across and bring them in to class for discussion.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
Apostrophes
Rs/L1.2
AL Ws/L2.4 Use apostrophes & inverted commas
ICT
General ICT resources

Swine flu web research questions. 1 page of general swine flu questions to research and then summarise in Word.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
General literacy / English
Rt/L2.8
ICT
General ICT resources
Context
Health, Social care, Early years

First designed as a tool for increasing students’ vocabulary and use of descriptive language, this resource uses Wordle – which students love!
Wordle is a brilliant on-line, completely free word cloud creator.
See our blog articles for more Wordle teaching and learning ideas:
http://skillsworkshop.blogspot.com/2008/07/using-wordle-in-classroom.ht…

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
Rw/L1.2
AL Rw/L2.3 Vocabulary (language features, synonyms, formality)
Adult Literacy: writing composition (Wt)
ICT
General ICT resources

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!

Level
Level 1
Level 2
ICT
Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Context
Business & Money management

Covers sending, receiving, attachments and viruses. Designed for students using Postmaster but easy to insert your own screen shots if needed.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
ICT
Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Context
Business & Money management

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.

Level
Level 2
ICT
Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
General
Staff development

An interesting way to improve pie chart skills – whether the chart is calculated and drawn ‘by hand’ or in a spreadsheet. With answer sheet and extension ideas.

Level
Level 2
Maths
HD1/L2.2
ICT
Charts & graphs
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

4 step by step exercises allowing construction students to produce professional looking invoices, job costings and an illustrated list of tools.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
ICT
Functional Skills ICT: Developing, presenting and communicating information
Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Context
Construction Carpentry Plumbing

Selecting, formatting, inserting clip art / header, and proof reading practice – follow the onscreen instructions to produce a perfect builder’s ad.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Proofread
ICT
Entry 3 ICT
Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Context
Construction Carpentry Plumbing

Selecting, formatting, using Word Art, adding a header, and proof reading practice – follow the onscreen instructions to produce a perfect ladder safety poster.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Proofread
ICT
Entry 3 ICT
Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Context
Construction Carpentry Plumbing
Health and safety
Painting Decorating & DIY