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17/01/2022
An introduction to digital literacies for teaching and learning
This online course will help you navigate the wide ranging topic of ‘digital literacy skills’ and make sense of how this translates to your context.
Note: you must sign up to access this course.
15/11/2021
Defining the skills citizens will need in the future world of work
To future-proof citizens’ ability to work, they will require new skills—but which ones?
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27/09/2021
Designing multimedia resources that lighten the cognitive load
Louise McIntyre and Emma Ireland from The Manchester College explore practical tips for how to design resources that support students’ working memory and reduce extraneous load.
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20/09/2021
Bridging Key-Stage AI with FE
A study of reshaping an educational platform’s data and content to meet the needs of the Further Education sector, written by Stacey-Ann Foy at The Manchester College.
03/09/2021
Future FE Pedagogies
This set of essays on future pedagogies aims to open up more creativity and innovation across FE to meet diverse needs in various ways.
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21/06/2021
Visual Impairment Fact Sheet
This fact sheet on Visual Impairment has been created by Anna Kettlewell from The Manchester College. It offers a brief overview of Visual Impairment including the common difficulties or challenges individuals may face in learning environments. It contains useful good practice ideas and strategies on how to best support students within the classroom. Support is not a one size fits all approach and should always be bespoke and personalised to the individual, but these strategies are a useful starting point.
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21/06/2021
Dyspraxia Fact Sheet
This fact sheet on Dyspraxia has been created by Anna Kettlewell from The Manchester College. It offers a brief overview of Dyspraxia including the common difficulties or challenges individuals may face in learning environments. It contains useful good practice ideas and strategies on how to best support students within the classroom. Support is not a one size fits all approach and should always be bespoke and personalised to the individual, but these strategies are a useful starting point.
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21/06/2021
Dyslexia Fact Sheet
This fact sheet on Dyslexia has been created by Anna Kettlewell from The Manchester College. It offers a brief overview of Dyslexia including the common difficulties or challenges individuals may face in learning environments. It contains useful good practice ideas and strategies on how to best support students within the classroom. Support is not a one size fits all approach and should always be bespoke and personalised to the individual, but these strategies are a useful starting point.
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21/06/2021
ADHD Fact Sheet
This fact sheet on ADHD has been created by Anna Kettlewell from The Manchester College. It offers a brief overview of ADHD including the common difficulties or challenges individuals may face in learning environments. It contains useful good practice ideas and strategies on how to best support students within the classroom. Support is not a one size fits all approach and should always be bespoke and personalised to the individual, but these strategies are a useful starting point.
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21/06/2021
Autism Fact Sheet
This fact sheet on Autism has been created by Anna Kettlewell from The Manchester College. It offers a brief overview of Autism including the common difficulties or challenges individuals may face in learning environments. It contains useful good practice ideas and strategies on how to best support students within the classroom. Support is not a one size fits all approach and should always be bespoke and personalised to the individual, but these strategies are a useful starting point.
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21/05/2021
Hearing Impairment Fact Sheet
This fact sheet on Hearing Impairment has been created by Anna Kettlewell from The Manchester College. It offers a brief overview of Hearing Impairment including the common difficulties or challenges individuals may face in learning environments. It contains useful good practice ideas and strategies on how to best support students within the classroom. Support is not a one size fits all approach and should always be bespoke and personalised to the individual, but these strategies are a useful starting point.
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19/04/2021
CLARO better outcomes PowerPoint
In this PowerPoint presentation made by Irene Rowan at Bolton College, Irene evaluates the effectiveness of CLARO for use in colleges.
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11/03/2021
How to organise your bookmark bar
This webinar, by Eve Sheppard from Oldham College explains how to organise your bookmark bar within Google Chrome including how to save space and use only icons. It is a follow on video from the podcast Let’s get digital! Saving time with digital literacy.
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11/03/2021
How to download Microsoft Teams on your phone
This handout, created by the LRC team from Bolton College explains to learners how to download the Microsoft Teams application onto a mobile phone for both iPhone and Android users.
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11/03/2021
How to download Zoom on your phone
This handout, created by the LRC team from Bolton College explains to learners how to download the Zoom application onto a mobile phone for both iPhone and Android users.
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11/03/2021
How to access your Moodle course for Bolton College learners
This handout, by Beth Derbyshire from Bolton explains to Bolton College learners how to access their Moodle course.
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04/03/2021
Using Zoom Chat and Reactions
In this webinar, Jeanette from Bolton College explains how students can use the chat and reaction functions on Zoom using a mobile phone.
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28/02/2021
Microsoft Teams teaching using video and voice messages
This video, by Rajesh Mistry from The Manchester College explains how to use the video and voice message functions within Microsoft Teams.
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28/02/2021
Microsoft Teams Class Notebook basic structure
This video, by Rajesh Mistry from The Manchester College offers a short overview of how students can use the Class Notebook within Microsoft Teams.
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28/02/2021
Accessing Office 365 and MS Teams (via studenthub)
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College shows students how to access Office 365 online. It explores the Office 365 landing page and the applications available, including Microsoft Teams.
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28/02/2021
Accessing Teams via the web browser and PC app
This video, by Rajesh Mistry from The Manchester College demonstrates how to access Microsoft Teams through your internet browser. It also looks at how to download and install the desktop app for your computer.
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28/02/2021
An overview of Microsoft Teams
This video, by Rajesh Mistry from The Manchester College explores the Microsoft Teams platform including the icons in the navigation bars. He also looks at the basic of structure of Microsoft Teams and channels including the default tabs ie. Posts, Files, Class Notebook, Assignments and Grades.
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28/02/2021
Accessing Microsoft Teams via a web browser and the PC app
This video, by Rajesh Mistry from The Manchester College shows how to access Microsoft Teams through your internet browser. It also looks at how to download and install the desktop application for your computer.
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28/02/2021
Office 365 login
This video, by Rajesh Mistry from The Manchester College shows how to access and log in to the Office 365 platform using your internet browser.
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28/02/2021
Handing in hand-written work
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College demonstrates how to hand in work that you have captured using the Microsoft Lens mobile App. She then shows how the work is submitted via OneNote.
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28/02/2021
How to download Microsoft apps
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College explains how to download the different Microsoft applications to your mobile device.
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28/02/2021
Microsoft OneNote (mobile device)
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College offers an overview of the OneNote mobile app and how students access and submit their work through Class Notebook.
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28/02/2021
Signing in to Microsoft Teams (mobile device)
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College shows you how to log in to the Microsoft Teams app on your mobile device.
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28/02/2021
Teams calendar on a mobile device
This video by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College shows students how to access their calendar through the Teams App. It also shows how they join a live session and how to control whether your video/microphone is on or off prior to joining the class.
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28/02/2021
Microsoft Teams call class (mobile device)
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College explores the meeting environment within Microsoft Teams and discusses how students can access features during their live virtual sessions.
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28/02/2021
Microsoft Teams toolbar (mobile device)
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College explores the main navigation of the Microsoft Teams application including the activity, chat, assignments and calendar icons.
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28/02/2021
Using Microsoft Lens (mobile device)
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College explores the Microsoft Lens Office 365 application which uses your mobile device camera to scan documents. You can then edit images and export them as images, PDFs and other files. It also demonstrates how these can be submitted directly to your OneNote Class Notebook from the Lens application.
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28/02/2021
Conversations, chats and sharing files in Microsoft Teams
This video, by Matthew Zauscinski from The Manchester College explores the chat/conversation panel which is available with meetings in Microsoft Teams. This includes responding with text or emojis, and also sharing files and other content with other attendees.
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28/02/2021
Presenting sharing your screen and audio using Microsoft Teams
This video, by Matthew Zauscinski from The Manchester College explores sharing content within Microsoft Teams meetings, this includes the settings for sharing audio with attendees.
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28/02/2021
Microsoft Teams Toolbar Intro and Speaking Ground Rules
This video, by Matthew Zauscinski from The Manchester College explores the meeting toolbar within Microsoft Teams meetings. This includes looking at how to raise your hand, mute/unmute your microphone and how to turn your video on and off.
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27/02/2021
Using Microsoft Word on a mobile device
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College explains how to create a Word document using the mobile app including how to save and share using One Drive and Teams.
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27/02/2021
Share screen on Microsoft Teams using a mobile device
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College explains how to share your screen when using the Microsoft Teams mobile app.
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27/02/2021
How to type in One Note
This video, by Stacey Foy from The Manchester College explains how to type into the OneNote app when completing an assignment.
27/02/2021
Promoting students’ study skills in the context of blended learning
This guide has been created by Emma Ireland from The Manchester College. It looks at developing independent learning skills with students when working online.
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27/02/2021
Microsoft Teams on Playstation(PS4) / Xbox & Console
This link takes you to an external YouTube video by the channel teachblend which explains how Microsoft Teams can be accessed via a Playstation 4 and how the same instructions apply for an Xbox.
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27/02/2021
How to stay safe online
This PowerPoint slide, by Anna Kettlewell and Michelle Fletcher from The Manchester College explains how to stay safe online. This could be used as a holding slide at the start of an online session.
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27/02/2021
Top tips for successful online learning
This PowerPoint slide, by Anna Kettlewell and Michelle Fletcher from The Manchester College explains how to make the most of online learning.
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27/02/2021
How to make the most of online learning and independent study
This 16-page PDF document was created by Anna Kettlewell and Michelle Fletcher from The Manchester College it highlights how to make the most of online learning and independent study.