• be able to identify and explain the differences between and among
presentation apps
• know how to create a new Google Slides presentation
• know how to use slide templates, add, duplicate and delete slides
• be able to format slide text and edit a slide presentation
• know how to change slide backgrounds, work with images, shapes, tables,
charts and diagrams
• know how to create animations and transitions
• be able to create a set of speaker notes and know how to use them
• know how to add interactive elements to a presentation
• know how to prepare for and present a good presentation.

Document created: Lesson presentation.
Required prior knowledge: Content in Sessions 1 to 6 would be useful.

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• know how to use formulae to perform calculations
• understand the order of preference
• understand the difference between and among cell names, ranges and
references
• know how to use basic functions to solve simple problems
• identify problems based on error indicators
• understand how to troubleshoot basic errors in formulae and functions
• know how to work with sheets in a spreadsheet
• know how to perform calculations using functions
• be able to present numerical data
• know how to create graphs/charts from given data and choose
appropriate graph types
• be able to edit graphs
• understand how to troubleshoot basic problems in graphs.

Document created: Mark sheet, graphs/charts.
Required prior knowledge: Content in Sessions 1 to 5 of this course would
be useful.

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• understand the purpose of a spreadsheet
• understand the concepts of a cell, a row, a column and a sheet
• understand the use of cell references
• be able to format and edit cells
• know how to use autofill
• know how to use number formats
• know how to resize rows and columns
• know how to format and edit spreadsheets
• know how to set a print area and print titles.

Document created: Class list.
Required prior knowledge: Content in Sessions 1 to 4 of this course would
be useful.

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• know how to copy and paste text from one document into another
• be able to use layout and paragraph formatting
• know how to create multilevel lists
• understand how to insert tabs, shapes and textboxes
• know how to insert basic symbols, diacritics and maths equations
• know how to use the help menu.

Document created: Assessment Test.
Required prior knowledge: Content in Sessions 1 to 3 of this course.

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• know how to use styles effectively
• understand heading levels
• be able to apply built-in styles to format text
• understand layout and paragraph formatting
• understand the use of bullets and numbered lists
• know how to increase and decrease indents
• have an advanced understanding of how to work with tables in a
document
• know how to use the show or hide non-printing characters option
• be able to insert page and section breaks
• understand how to use illustrations in Google Docs
• understand picture formats
• know how to apply wrapping options to pictures
• have a deepened understanding of how to proof documents
• understand how to use and insert headers, footers and page numbers.

Document created: Classroom notes.
Required prior knowledge: Content in Sessions 1 and 2 of this course.

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• know how to use a word processing app (Google Docs)
• know how to open and save documents
• understand basic formatting
• know how to use the copy/cut/paste commands
• know how to use page view, page layout, page setup
• know how to use layout and paragraph formatting functions
• know how to use spelling and grammar checking functions
• be able to decide on various printing options.

Document created: Announcement.
Required prior knowledge: Content in Session 1 of this course.

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• be able to explain what Google Workspace is
• understand the value of working in Google Workspace
• be able to explain how Google Workspace works in the cloud
• know where the various apps can be found for different devices
• know how to download and install Google Chrome
• have created a Google Account
• know how to sign into and use a Gmail Account
• know how to sign into and use Google Calendar
• know how to sign into and use Google Drive
• be able to point out the similarities and differences between using Google
Drive in a browser or on a mobile device
• know how to set files to be accessed offline
• know how to use Google Keep.

Documents created: eMails, calendar entries, notes.

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• understand the benefits of using online and mobile Microsoft applications
in the classroom
• know how to use Microsoft Word Online and on mobile devices for
creating and editing documents
• know how to use Microsoft Excel Online and on mobile devices for
managing data and creating charts
• know how to use Microsoft PowerPoint Online and on mobile devices for
creating engaging presentations
• know how to use Microsoft OneNote Online and on mobile devices for
organising lesson plans and collaborating with learners
• know how to use Microsoft OneDrive Online and on mobile devices for
storing and sharing documents and files with learners
• understand how to switch seamlessly between desktop, online and mobile
versions of Microsoft applications.

Required prior knowledge: Content in Sessions 1 to 7 of this course is
required.

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• know how to use a note-taking app (Focus on Microsoft OneNote)
• be able to create and organise notebooks in Microsoft OneNote
• know how to open, edit, format, save and share notes in Microsoft
OneNote
• know how to add multimedia and other documents to a note
• be able to use templates.

Required prior knowledge: Content in Sessions 1 to 6 of this course would
be useful.

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• be able to use a presentation app (Focus on Microsoft PowerPoint)
• be able to explain the purpose of a presentation
• appreciate the skills PowerPoint has in common with word processing
• be able to create a new presentation
• know how to design slides
• be able to insert animations, Illustrations (shapes and pictures), media
(video, audio, screencast), SmartArt graphics
• know how to apply transitions to slides
• know how to record a presentation
• appreciate the characteristics of an excellent presentation.

Document created: Lesson presentation.
Required prior knowledge: Content in Sessions 1 to 5 of this course would
be useful.

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