AI

WHAT IS AI?

AI is a rapidly advancing field focused on automating and augmenting human intelligence to solve problems. Some common examples of AI applications include digital assistants like Siri or Alexa, recommendation systems used by Netflix and Amazon, self-driving cars, and chess-playing computers that can beat human opponents.
ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology that allows you to have human-like conversations and much more with the chatbot. The language model can answer questions and assist you with tasks, such as composing emails, essays, and code.
 
 

 

 

EXAMPLES

AI such as ChatGPT can be used to gain knowledge, by asking questions. It can also in job junting – matching an individuals skills and knowledge with jobs on specific websites.

 
 

 

 

"The best feature of ChatGPT is its capacity to provide responses that are human-like. The model has outstanding fluency and is able to have lively, clear dialogues. The user experience is improved by its understanding of natural language inputs and timely, pertinent responses. Because of its adaptability and extensive knowledge base, ChatGPT is able to handle a variety of topics, making it an invaluable tool for numerous use cases."
Dave
Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

FutureTools – search engine of different AI tools:
https://www.futuretools.io/

ChatGPT – need to register:
https://chat.openai.com/

Google Bard -need to register:
https://bard.google.com

Claude – need to register:
https://claude.ai/

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.

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.

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.

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

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

How to use Signal:

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

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

Google Forms

WHAT IS Google Forms?

With Google Forms, you can create and analyse surveys right in your mobile or web browser – no special software required. You get instant results as they come in and you can summarise survey results at a glance with charts and graphs.

EXAMPLES

You can use the tool for getting feedback from an employer after a practical training. You can send the link for the questionaire to have it filled in and get quick feedback about your trainee. It is also possible to use it as a tool to create a poll about the next steps in your career path. So you can let the family, clients, the trainee and others give their input on a certain question.

"Google Forms is easy to use and is really helpful for getting quick feeback from the companies we are working with."
Bianca
Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

It’s a tool by google, therefore you need a google accoun to create a form.

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.

Meistertask

WHAT IS meistertask?

Meistertask is an online tool for Task and Project Management. You can work together with colleagues online and create and share todolists. It is usable on smartphones, tablets and in the web browser.

 

EXAMPLES

Example 1: We increasingly use Meistertask to maintain coordination with the trainer team and to visualise processes.

Example 2: Within our tablet courses it makes communication regarding work distributions easier, the process more transparent and also time recording is possible.

"I like Meistertask because I can see all my to-dos across all projects in one column and the tasks are sorted by the end date."
Alex
Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

This app advertises good data protection with data processing agreement DPA.

 

Book Creator

WHAT IS BOOK CREATOR?

Book Creator is a creative opportunity for self-expression and to make presentations in the form of a book. The tool is very easy to use, but also very impactful. It’s perfect for all age groups.

EXAMPLES

Example 1: In a group of trainees for a short, simple presentation of themselves in an understandable way using pictures and audio/video files.

Example 2: You can write creative Stories with pictures, colours and sound.

"I like Book Creator, because it's very easy to use and it helps me a lot with creating interactive media!"
Claudia
Job-Coach

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGES

FURTHER INFORMATIONS

– This app advertises good data protection with Data Processing Addendum DPA.
– Quite simple and self-explanatory.
– Can immediately create a small appealing E-Book.