Taster Trainings – BELVEDERE

Learningapps

WHAT IS LearningApps?

LearningApps.org is a free Web 2.0 platform and enables teachers to create and manage multimedia learning modules in an attractive form online with little effort. In addition to common task types such as assignment exercises or crossword puzzles, the authoring tool offers around twenty other task formats that are constantly being expanded by the developers.
There is a choice of different languages and a large number of examples available as OER. The resulting learning modules are small, modular teaching content that can be embedded in existing teaching scenarios.
The aim of LearningApps.org is to increase the use of audio and video content in addition to the media text and images that are widely used in the classroom. The learning material can be individually adapted to the needs of the learners.

EXAMPLES

1. “Operational communication” is part of the learning content in learning groups for professional qualification. It’s all about how conversations can be successful and which “rules” have to be observed. With the help of a multiple choice quiz, learners can test their acquired knowledge. For example, teachers can use LearningApps.org to break down recorded footage into building blocks and incorporate interactive question elements.

2. An intern tries her hand in a warehouse in the goods receiving area. There are different processes to be observed. The job coach prepares a text with gaps in which the individual work steps are explained and important aspects are to be solved by the intern herself. The job coach sends the learning app to the intern via a link. During training days, she has the opportunity to learn the individual steps involved in receiving goods and to consolidate her knowledge.

“My participants really enjoy being able to independently test their knowledge in various digital formats. LearninApps.org is suitable for generating information and knowledge among learners, but above all for consolidating knowledge and testing yourself. My participants are encouraged when they realize that they have consolidated their knowledge. The playful approach also enables people with negative school experiences to enjoy learning again."

Malte

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

Learningapps.org also already has many snacks available as OER.

TUTORIALS / LEARNING MATERIAL

English

Videos:
https://youtu.be/hNgFXHv6eIs

German

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=learningapps+tutorial

Learningsnacks

WHAT IS Learning Snacks?

Learning Snacks allows learners to learn in small chunks. The learning snacks are structured like a messenger chat. Information can be processed and can be loosened up again and again with quizzes. This microlearning enables learning material to be broken down into small and short units. The learners can edit the snacks on their smartphone or computer/tablet.
The Learning Snacks are interactive and text-based dialogue systems. The job coaches or educational advisors can enter knowledge questions and provide appropriate answer options to choose from. Motivating sentences can be entered for correct answers, which then appear. Learning snacks are particularly suitable for repeating content or deepening knowledge on various topics.

EXAMPLES

1. The participants in a measure learn how to behave in the event of illness. This includes, for example, assessing how it feels when you are sick. Who needs to be called and when do I need to go to the doctor? The participants have to learn and internalize all these steps in the course of the professional qualification. This information is discussed and processed in groups. Learning Snacks are suitable so that everyone can check their own knowledge again.

2. An employee works in retail and has to answer various customer inquiries during the working day. Many of the questions are similar in content. The employee finds it difficult to always answer in full sentences, even if he knows the right answers, he finds it difficult to formulate. His job coach creates a learning snack for him with the most common questions and he has to choose which answer sentences are the most appropriate. In this way he gradually learns to answer in complete and well-formulated answer sentences.

"The Learning Snacks are particularly suitable for dividing job-specific knowledge into small units. As a job coach, I can not only impart knowledge, I can also use the quiz elements to enable learners to independently check their own knowledge.”

Linnea

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

At learningsnacks.de there are already many snacks that are available as OER.

TUTORIALS / LEARNING MATERIAL

German

Tutorial:
https://www.learningsnacks.de/share/49790

Learningsnack erstellen:
https://www.learningsnacks.de/share/217649

Wie bereite ich einen Learninsnack zu?
https://www.learningsnacks.de/share/916

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=learningsnacks+tutorial+

Quizlet

WHAT IS Quizlet?

With Quizlet, you can create flashcards, use these flashcards for practice and play learning games with these flashcards. A flashcard always consists of the front, the term, and the back, the definition.
This app is particularly good for practising technical terms from the learners’ everyday professional life. It is possible to access a large repertoire of flashcards on different topics.

EXAMPLES

1. A trainee is trying out a new area of work. A lot of work is done with tools. As the trainee often has to provide tools to his colleagues, it is necessary that he knows the names of the tools. Together with the trainee, the job coach takes photos of the tools used. In the pro version of Quizlet, the trainee’s own photos can be integrated on the flashcards. The name of the tool is written on the back. The job coach can share the finished flashcard with the learner. The trainee can practise the tool names with a free version.

2. A worker changes work area within the hotel and now has more contact with the guests. As international guests also check in at the hotel, she has to learn some words in English that are important for the “hotel” area. The worker has to ask for room numbers at breakfast and answer easy questions from the guests. Together with the company colleagues, words and short phrases are identified that the employee should know. The job coach prepares a flashcard together with her. The app also supports the employee in pronunciation, as there is a read aloud function. As feedback to the boss, the employee can indicate her learning progress, which is displayed in the app.

"This app is particularly suitable for people whose mother tongue is not english or who have problems with reading and writing. Through the photos of their own company and the possibility of reading the terms aloud, people without reading skills can also get into a practice mode and independently expand their vocabulary."

Alex

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

The learning materials can be sent to the learners via a link.

TUTORIALS / LEARNING MATERIAL

English

Getting started with Quizlet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0VkeDUeehE
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=quizlet+tutorial

Help Center:
https://help.quizlet.com/hc/en-us

German

Los geht´s mit Quizlet:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=quizlet+tutorial+deutsch

Hilfecenter:
https://help.quizlet.com/hc/de

Spanish

Primeros pasos con Quizlet:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=quizlet+tutorial+espanol

Centro de ayuda:
https://help.quizlet.com/hc/es/categories/360001601132-Estudio

Oculus VR

WHAT IS Oculus VR?

Oculus VR is an app that is used with a Virtual Reality headset to simulate a realistic 3-D depiction of a different setting or environment than the person is currently experiencing. Someone using the VR headset to see this simulation can interact with the new environment in a realistic way, as if they are actually there.

EXAMPLES

1) This tool can be used to prepare clients for travel training, by allowing them to experience through VR the experience of getting a train for example and being in the train station etc.

2) This tool can also be used to simualte the environment of a particualr job role, for example a barista. A client can then virtually prepare a coffee or other hot drink and have an idea of what the real-life experience may be like.

"We use VR headsets in our organisation to support clients to travel to new places. For example, last summer we went to a conference in Belfast and were able to upload images of the venue to the VR headset so one of our employees, who is autistic, could "walk around" the venue before the event and feel comfortable that he knew where he was going on the day. This helped to rid him of anxietiearound travelling to new places and being unfamiliar of his surroundings. It was amazing!"

Dave

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

This app advertises good data protection.

TUTORIALS / LEARNING MATERIAL

English

Help:
https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/

Meta Quest Helpdesk:
https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=oculus+vr+tutorial+english

German

Hilfe:
https://www.meta.com/de-de/help/

Meta Quest Helpdesk:
https://www.meta.com/de-de/help/quest/

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=oculus+vr+tutorial+deutsch

Spanish

Ayuda:
https://www.meta.com/es-es/help/

Servicio de ayuda de Meta Quest:
https://www.meta.com/es-es/help/quest/

Vídeos:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=oculus+vr+tutorial+espa%C3%B1ol

My World of Work

WHAT IS My World of Work?

My World of Work is Scotland’s award-winning online career information and advice service. The online platform provides information and advice for people at all stages of their career. It is designed to support people of all ages and stages, with activities and tools to help identify the opportunities which are open to and best suited for your client.

EXAMPLES

1) Using the “new skills” tool to help clients identify, record and understand the skills they have or are developing.

2) The CV Builder helps to format information into a professional document and following on from this there are mock applications and mock interview simulators.

"This tool is particularly useful for intervew preparation, with all of the handy tips and tricks and information sheets covering all of the bases clients need to consider when getting ready to attend an interview. The information is presented in many different formats, making it accessible to a broad range of people and ensuring everyone can interact with the information in a meaningful way."

Emma

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

This app advertises good data protection.

TUTORIALS / LEARNING MATERIAL

English

Introduction:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=my+world+of+work&docid=608055588890696746&mid=50463CD6BC69489335EF50463CD6BC69489335EF&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@myworldofwork/featured

Plan It Plus

WHAT IS Plan it plus?

Plan It Plus is a career matching tool which suggests different career sectors that match your interests and existing skills. It involves answering 80 questions as part of a quiz that determines what is most interesting to you and what jobs match your individual skills and qualities. For a lot of participants it isn;t easy to know where to begin when thinking of moving into employment and this tool aims to make those early decisions around jobs as easy as possible. It’s easy to use and should only take 15-20 minutes to complete.
When you’ve finished you can save your CareerMatch report to your Portfolio. You can also print it out, and do it again if your interests change. It will save all f your answers, so when you back into the CareerMatch page, your orginial answers will be highlighted.

EXAMPLES

1) In our organisation we use this tool when we are moving to look at vocational activity with clients to give a basis of the kinds of jobs we should be looking at exploring further to determine the right area of employment for each indiviudal client.

2) This tool can also be used when looking at training/education and deciding which course will be the best fit for the client

"We use this tool with the majority of our clients who haven't worked before or who are looking for a change in career, but are unsure where to start looking or where the skills and experience fit in in the current labour market. It is really useful in shaping future action plans, motivating and exciting clients about their journey into the world of work and helping our teams to plan placements and job tasters- Emma, Contracts Manager, ENABLE Works."

Dave

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

This app advertises good data protection.

Enable Prospects

WHAT IS Enable Works Prospects?

A web-based platform with a range of learning content pre-populated.
The tool can assist clients to access career and employability support vie e-learning, with a multitude of subjects covered, sector specific and continually updated content. The platform includes 5000+ videos, e-Learning, articles and interactive assessments.

EXAMPLES

This tool can be used for career matching, skills profiling and delivering digital learning that clients will be keen to engage with whenever they can and wherever they are. It can also be used to create content specific to organisational-needs with the eLearning creation tools.

"The platform is easy to use and the CV checker can pick up any obvious spelling or grammar mistakes. The online learning is really good for both staff and clients, too! "

Emma

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

– This app advertises good data protection.

– To use this app, you must have a valid ENABLE Worksonline account connected to your email adress.

Signal

WHAT IS Signal?

Signal is a messaging service for your Smartphone (or PC). You can easily communicate with your team or individuals, eg. your trainee.

EXAMPLES

You can use the tool for group communication in your team for fast messaging, instead of long e-mail communication.
You can also use it with you trainees in the same way. Sometimes it’s easier to reach the trainees through messages instead of e-mail or phone.

"Signal is easy for me to use with my Jobcoach and give feedback about what's going on in my new job."

Ramon

Client

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

This app advertises good data protection.

TUTORIALS / LEARNING MATERIAL

English

Help Center:
https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us

How to use Signal:

German

Erste Schritte mit Signal:
https://support.signal.org/hc/de

Spanish

Primeros pasos con Signal:
https://support.signal.org/hc/es

Notability

WHAT IS Notability?

Notability is an app for easy notetaking on a blank sheet. On the website, you download templates for lists, calendars, etc. You can also upload your own files and fill out, for example, questionaires.

EXAMPLES

You can use notability to digitise notes, such as handwritten notes. The app can better recognise handwriting if the use has special foil on their tablet for writing. You can use the app to quickly sketch notes, implement pictures or for recording minutes in your team meetings.

"I use notability all day long in my daily work. It is very useful because it switches my handwriting to text."

Aaron

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

– This app advertises good data protection
– Easy note taking app

TUTORIALS / LEARNING MATERIAL

English

Manual:

https://support.gingerlabs.com/hc/en-us/categories/200299988-Notability-

German

https://support.gingerlabs.com/hc/de/categories/200299988-Notability-f%C3%BCr-iOS

Spanish

Manual:
https://support.gingerlabs.com/hc/es/categories/200299988-Notabilidad-para-iOS

Google Classroom

WHAT IS Google Classroom?

Google Classroom is a teaching and learning platform. This user-friendly tool helps teachers to manage courses, assess performance and enriches learning for students.

EXAMPLES

1. We use Google Classroom for organising training modules with our clients.

2. Google Classroom is used in our tablet courses to organise and manage a course week with teachers.

"I use google classroom for my tablet course in Graz to organise my English class and empower students to learn at their own pace and with several materials." "My teaching content can be prepared quite well in small bites. It's easy to use as both an online version (for example during homeschooling) and in-person."

Lisa

Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

– This app advertises good data protection.
– Training module planning becomes more efficient and divisible.
– Time resources can be saved.
– Content can be updated, supplemented or shared very quickly.
– Good overview of the achievements of individual trainees.