Digital Skills Toolkit by Martin Coutts https://padlet.com/mlcoutts81/y2f2jfwvela7k1i8 Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below. en-us 2025-08-13 09:58:30 UTC 2025-08-13 10:41:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/mlcoutts81/y2f2jfwvela7k1i8/wish/3542291505 Making best use of AI to reduce workload

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]]> 2025-08-13 10:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mlcoutts81/y2f2jfwvela7k1i8/wish/3542291537 https://padlet.com/mlcoutts81/y2f2jfwvela7k1i8/wish/3542291708 Essential to be able to teach learners in today's world to prepare them for the future

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Google classroom

PowerPoint

Chat gbt

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Being able to see pupil progress

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Pupils not taking devices to school

Broken laptops not getting repaired


All of the above makes it frustrating and leads to a lack of ict use in the classroom.

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]]> 2025-08-13 10:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mlcoutts81/y2f2jfwvela7k1i8/wish/3542291947 https://padlet.com/mlcoutts81/y2f2jfwvela7k1i8/wish/3542291963 My digital skills are relatively basic. My pupils are significantly more knowledgeable than me.

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Building PowerPoints

Building mood boards

Using online classroom for quiz


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Understanding of file structures


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For my learners, they have basic understanding of apps but still type with one finger and can9t use a computer effectively. They don’t know how to research or understand how to use IT appropriately.

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Collating lots of data over time

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Completing portfolio on digital devices.

Filming practical performances.

Creating presentations through Canva.

Recording talks.

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Google classroom

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Modern way of information finding

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