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Learning path

Student Essentials

9 steps, 68 courses. Take the steps in order: each one builds on the one before.

All learning paths

  1. Step 1

    Start here: computer basics and online safety

    Files, folders, typing and staying safe online come first.

    1. 13.8 Computer Basics: files, folders, keyboard shortcuts Beginner
    2. 13.15 Online Safety & Digital Citizenship Beginner
    3. 13.9 Touch Typing Beginner
  2. Step 2

    Files and school apps

    Organise files and use email, Teams and Google tools.

    1. 13.6 OneDrive & File Organization Beginner
    2. 13.7 Google Docs, Sheets & Slides Beginner
    3. 13.4 Microsoft Outlook & Email Basics Beginner
    4. 13.5 Microsoft Teams for School & Work Beginner
  3. Step 3

    Office essentials: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    The three programs most schools and jobs expect you to know.

    1. 13.1 Microsoft Word Essentials: documents, essays, formatting Beginner
    2. 13.2 Microsoft Excel Essentials: formulas, charts, tables Beginner
    3. 13.3 Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials: slides that look professional Beginner
  4. Step 4

    Study skills: notes, math and exams

    Take good notes, handle everyday math and prepare for tests.

    1. 13.12 Note-Taking & Study Methods Beginner
    2. 13.14 Everyday Math: percentages, fractions, money math Beginner
    3. 13.16 Exam Prep & Test-Taking Beginner
  5. Step 5

    Research, citing and essays

    Find trustworthy sources, cite them and write clear essays.

    1. 13.10 Research Skills: find trustworthy sources Beginner
    2. 13.11 Citing Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism (APA, MLA) Beginner
    3. 13.13 Writing Essays & Reports Beginner
  6. Step 6

    Present in class

    Plan and give a class presentation without panic.

    1. 13.17 Presenting in Class Beginner
  7. Step 7

    Intermediate: longer work

    Long documents, coursework, study systems and stronger essays.

    1. 13.8.2 Computer Confidence: settings and troubleshooting Intermediate
    2. 13.15.2 Online Safety Skills: privacy and accounts Intermediate
    3. 13.9.2 Typing Speed: accuracy and speed Intermediate
    4. 13.6.2 File Systems: naming, sharing and sync Intermediate
    5. 13.7.2 Workspace Productivity: collaboration Intermediate
    6. 13.4.2 Outlook Productivity: calendar, rules and tasks Intermediate
    7. 13.5.2 Teams Collaboration: channels and files Intermediate
    8. 13.1.2 Word for Long Documents: styles, references and layout Intermediate
    9. 13.2.2 Excel for Coursework: tables, charts and lab reports Intermediate
    10. 13.3.2 Slide Design: layout and storytelling Intermediate
    11. 13.12.2 Study Notes: systems and review Intermediate
    12. 13.14.2 Math for Life: ratios and statistics Intermediate
    13. 13.16.2 Exam Strategies: planning and practice Intermediate
    14. 13.10.2 Research Methods: search and evaluate Intermediate
    15. 13.11.2 Citation Practice: complex sources Intermediate
    16. 13.13.2 Essay Craft: argument and revision Intermediate
    17. 13.17.2 Class Presentations: design and delivery Intermediate
  8. Step 8

    Advanced: projects and high stakes

    Class projects, academic research and high-stakes exams.

    1. 13.8.3 Power User Skills: shortcuts and automation Advanced
    2. 13.15.3 Digital Wellbeing: habits Advanced
    3. 13.9.3 Professional Typing: transcription and data entry Advanced
    4. 13.6.3 Information Management: backup and retention Advanced
    5. 13.7.3 Workspace Basics for Admins: sharing and security Advanced
    6. 13.4.3 Outlook for Teams: shared mailboxes and scheduling Advanced
    7. 13.5.3 Teams for Projects: planning and meeting practice Advanced
    8. 13.1.3 Word Templates & Collaboration: forms and review Advanced
    9. 13.2.3 Excel for Class Projects: PivotTables and analysis Advanced
    10. 13.3.3 Presentation Craft: data, animation and delivery Advanced
    11. 13.12.3 Personal Knowledge System: digital notes Advanced
    12. 13.14.3 Quantitative Reasoning: models and estimates Advanced
    13. 13.16.3 High-Stakes Exams: pressure Advanced
    14. 13.10.3 Academic Research: literature reviews Advanced
    15. 13.11.3 Academic Integrity: reference managers Advanced
    16. 13.13.3 Research Writing: long papers Advanced
    17. 13.17.3 Group Presentations: teams Advanced
  9. Step 9

    Expert: tutor and coach classmates

    Teach and coach others in each skill.

    1. 13.8.4 Digital Skills Teacher: teach adults Expert
    2. 13.15.4 Digital Safety Ambassador: teach Expert
    3. 13.9.4 Typing Instructor: teach Expert
    4. 13.6.4 Records Specialist: policies and training Expert
    5. 13.7.4 Workspace Trainer: train teams Expert
    6. 13.4.4 Email Productivity Coach: train others Expert
    7. 13.5.4 Teams Admin Basics: governance Expert
    8. 13.1.4 Word Document Specialist: standards and training Expert
    9. 13.2.4 Excel Peer Tutor: teach classmates Expert
    10. 13.3.4 Presentation Designer: templates and coaching Expert
    11. 13.12.4 Study Skills Tutor: teach Expert
    12. 13.14.4 Math Tutor: teach Expert
    13. 13.16.4 Exam Coach: coach Expert
    14. 13.10.4 Research Mentor: teach research Expert
    15. 13.11.4 Writing Centre Tutor: coach citation Expert
    16. 13.13.4 Writing Tutor: coach writers Expert
    17. 13.17.4 Presentation Coach: peer coaching Expert