TeachingEnglish: Key digital skills

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What resources can you access at any time?

• A free workbook with extra learning content and resources connected to the course contents
• A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative teaching ideas for you to try out (Facebook account required)
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• Live events and recordings with course tutors and language teaching experts on Facebook and YouTube
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What are the self-study modules in Key digital skills?

Module 1 – Using word processors

This module explores how to work with word processing programs, like Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Module 2 – Using slideshows

This module explores how to work with slideshow programs, like PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Module 3 – Using spreadsheets and search

This module introduces you to using spreadsheets to keep track of learners' marks and exam results. It also introduces you to search engines and how to use them more efficiently.

Module 4 – Videoconferencing

This aim of this module is to help you use videoconferencing in your teaching – using tools like Zoom to meet your learners online and conduct classes with them.

Course reviews

What have other teachers said about how Key digital skills helped them?

"One example of how I applied the knowledge and skills from this course in my daily teaching is by incorporating more interactive activities in my lessons. I started using open-ended questions more frequently to encourage critical thinking and active participation among my students"

Course participant, Libya

"I taught my learners how to use Microsoft Word, Excel and power point. They're able to use these tools. They're also able to do video conference"

Course participant, Zambia

"I got new tools to use on Zoom. The annotation tool is really helpful. Also breakout rooms is great. I learned to insert direct images from the web...Also, the two pages to  get images are great, pixabay and unsplashed."

Course participant, Venezuela

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