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The TEL skills development playlists are small blocks of learning about technology enhanced learning (TEL) topics. The playlists help you find resources quickly to optimise your development time. They are designed with our admin and business support colleagues in mind, but they are open to all. 
This page contains:
Introduction to skills development playlists
TEL team avatars in a park
What is in a Playlist?
Each playlist has:
  • Learning outcomes which state what you should be able to do because of the learning.
  • A set of 2 to 6 multimedia resources to help you develop the right skills.
  • A checklist to help you self assess your new knowledge and skills.

How can I manage my time effectively?

To help you plan your time effectively, each resource is labelled with the letter S, M, L. This is an indication of how long it may take you to complete the learning. Pace of learning is different for everyone, so these are approximate.

  • (S) short resource. 15 minutes or less to complete.
  • (M) medium resource. 16-45 minutes to complete.
  • (L) Longer resource. Over 45 minutes to complete. Keep in mind most longer resources are sectioned into key areas and you may not need all of it.

Why is there no playlist for my development need?

If there is no playlist for your development need, this might be for a few reasons:

  1. We didn't think of that! Tell us all about your idea or development need on our ‘’What is your request or suggestion'' form.
  2. There are not multiple resources for that topic, The M365 SkillsHub or the TEL design and facilitation hub are good sites to search for stand-alone resources.
  3. The development need is not aligned to the needs of admin and business support colleagues. If you'd like to discuss your needs with the TEL support team, contact us via our Digital learning helpdesk.
Playlist Library

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
AI robot

Learning outcomes

On completion of this playlist, you should be able to:

  • Describe the functions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), including its capabilities and limitations.
  • Identify aspects of responsible use including fact checking, copyright and data protection.
  • Submit a simple prompt to GenAI (CoPilot) and critically reflect the accuracy of its output.

Resources

  1. TEL support team Introduction to generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Sway (M)
  2. Copilot Chat or Copilot License learning modules on M365 Skills Hub (M)
  3. Artificial Intelligence | Turas | Learn Innovation and service improvement resources (S, M and L)
  4. About Artificial Intelligence ('AI') Information governance on SharePoint (S)
  5. Artificial intelligence | The Knowledge Network Scotland (M)

Knowledge and skills checklist

Self assess what you have learned by using our knowledge and skills checklist.
I can:

  • Describe the term AI and GenAI and how it can benefit my work.
  • Identify the limitations of AI and GenAI in relation to the accuracy and ethics of its output.

This section of the checklist focuses on your use of GenAI.
I can: 

  • Submit a prompt to CoPilot.
  • Work with Generative AI to refine and improve its output.
  • Factcheck and amend Generative AI's output.
  • Incorporate Generative AI into my work.

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Breakout rooms
TEL team avatars in a breakout room

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this playlist, you should be able to:

Demonstrate the necessary skills for setting up and facilitating breakout rooms in Teams meetings.

Resources

  1. M365 SkillsHub learning modules: Use breakout rooms in Teams (L)
  2. TEL support team's Get set go guide to breakout rooms on Teams on Sway (L)
  3. M365 SkillsHub: Breakout rooms troubleshooting guide (S)
  4. TEL meet up video Brilliant breakouts (M)

Additional resources

For colleagues who create and co-ordinate breakout room activities.

Knowledge and skills checklist 

Self assess what you have learned by using our knowledge and skills checklist.
I can:

  • Prepare breakout rooms in Outlook or Teams.
  • Change breakout rooms settings before a Teams meeting.
  • Assign people to breakout rooms manually and automatically.
  • Troubleshoot issues such as breakout rooms closing unexpectedly, participants not being moved into rooms, breakout rooms not opening. 

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Padlet
TEL Team Padlet meeting

Learning outcomes

On completion of this playlist, you should be able to:

Prepare and create a Padlet for collaboration.

Terminology:

There are two Padlet whiteboard formats: Board or Sandbox.

Board: A digital board for collecting responses, organising, and sharing information.

Sandbox: A digital canvas for interaction and presentations, with tools for drawing, writing, and adding media.

 

Resources

  1. Get Set Go guide to Padlet on Sway (M)
  2. How to post on a Padlet board on Vimeo (S)
  3. Power of Padlet on Padlet (L)
  4. Introduction to Padlet Sandbox on Padlet (S)
  5. Playing in the new Sandbox on Vimeo (M)

 

Knowledge and skills checklist

Self assess what you have learned by using our knowledge and skills checklist.

General skills for Padlet. I can:

  • Access and create and account on Padlet.
  • Find the icon for creating a new Padlet and browse Padlet example formats.
  • Create a new Padlet to suit my activity.
  • Peronalise by changing the name, adding instructions, and change backgrounds.
  • Add media such as videos, audio files and URLs.
  • Edit settings and permissions.
  • Create a link, QR code or embed code to share.
  • Export the Padlet contents.
  • Delete and restore a Padlet.

Board Specific skills. I can:

  • Add a section to a board and edit the name.
  • Modify what the learner can access for Board contributions and adding content.
  • Publish, edit and delete posts.
  • Pin a post.
  • Add a comment or reaction to a post.
  • Locate and use the slideshow function.

Sandbox Specific skills. I can:

  • Create cards and move card order.
  • Change a card background.
  • Add text boxes, shapes and connectors.
  • Add a link to an object.
  • Move and group objects, freeze or arrange elements to keep layout organised.
  • Locate and use the Draw/Play functions.

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Podcasts
Vikki and Lyndsey avatars in recording studio

Learning outcomes

On completion of this playlist, you should be able to:

Support colleagues to plan and create podcast material.

Resources

Podcasting

  1. Guide to creating podcasts for learning on Sway (L)
  2. Podcasting in health and social care learning TEL Learning videos | Turas | Learn (S)

Nes podcast platform

  1. Podbean NHS Education for Scotland (S)
  2. Get Set Go guide to PodBean on Sway (L)
  3. Episode information template on Word (S)

Additional guidance

Knowledge and skills checklist 

Self assess what you have learned by using our knowledge and skills checklist.

Planning I can:

  • Locate the Podbean website.
  • Access guidance for creating podcasts and using Podbean.
  • Access the TEL support team for assistance and access to NES Podbean site.
  • Choose a recording method suited to the narration style.

Creating I can:

  • Choose editing software appropriate for podcasts.
  • Identify a choice of music from available sources.
  • Produce an MP3 audio file from a video recording.
  • Identify alternative formats required for podcasts.
  • Duplicate and complete the episode information template to ensure I have everything I need to publish a podcast.
  • Review the audio against content advisory topics.

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Polls
TEL Team avatars in a poll

Learning outcomes

On completion of this playlist, you should be able to:

Prepare and create poll questions for an online meeting.

Resources

  1. M365 Skills hub Poll attendees during a Teams meeting (S)
  2. M365 Skills hub Add a poll to your Teams channel or chat (S)
  3. Slido information on the NES Intranet (S)
  4. TEL Meet Up recording: Digital tools for Polls video on Vimeo(L)
  5. TEL Support Team Guide to multiple choice questions for learning on Sway (M)

Knowledge and skills checklist 

Self assess what you have learned by using our knowledge and skills checklist.
Microsoft Polls: I can:

  • Prepare a poll prior to the meeting in Outlook and Teams.
  • Create a range of Polls. For example, multiple-choice and word clouds.
  • Launch a poll during a meeting.
  • Close the poll to new responses.
  • Troubleshoot common issues such as participants or speakers being unable to see Polls.
  • Prepare an alternative option for participation when participants cannot interact with Polls.
  • Find my Polls in the Forms app and download responses to excel.

Slido: I can:

  • Request access to the NES Slido Licence.
  • Create a range of polls including multiple-choice and word clouds.
  • Create an instruction slide detailing how participants access and use Slido.
  • Integrate Slido with PowerPoint presentations.
  • Launch the poll in the meeting.
  • Show poll results.

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Sway
Erin and Lyndsey's avatars with a sway screen

Learning outcomes

On completion of this playlist, you should be able to:
Create a Sway document or presentation relevant to your work.

Resources

  1. Tel Support team Introduction to Sway on Sway (S)
  2. M365 Skills hub Sway learning modules (L)
  3. TEL Meet Up recording Guide to Sway Video on Vimeo (M)
  4. TEL Support Team Using Sway in NES on Sway. A guided template for NES staff to set up Sways (S)
  5. TEL demo Sway on Sway showcases Sway features (L)

Knowledge and skills checklist 

Self assess what you have learned by using our knowledge and skills checklist.
I can:

  • Start a new blank or template Sway.
  • Create a Sway from a Word document.
  • Navigate between storyline and design mode.
  • Add content into Sway using heading, text and image cards.
  • Adapt the style of my Sway in design mode.
  • Embed videos images and other Sways.
  • Group text using grids and stacks.
  • Use the navigation button to move through Sway content sections.
  • Share my Sway and control access.
  • Send an edit link to my colleagues.

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Video editing and hosting
Decorative: Lyndsey and Vikki in a Western movie

Learning outcomes

On completion of this playlist, you should be able to:
Edit, host and share video files.

This playlist does not cover creating videos or animations.

Resources

  1. Guide to creating videos for learning on Sway (M)
  2. Videos and recording NES Intranet (S)
  3. Learn about Clipchamp in M365 SkillsHub (L) arranged in smaller sections.
  4. Get set go guide to WeVideo PDF (L) (Review Pending)
  5. Get set go guide to Vimeo PDF (L) (Review Pending)
  6. Guide to captions, transcripts and audio description on Sway (M)

Knowledge and skills checklist 

Self assess what you have learned by using our knowledge and skills checklist.
Edit: I can:

  • Choose appropriate editing software.
  • Trim, crop and adjust the speed of film.
  • Fit multiple video files together.
  • Add transitions such as fade in and out.
  • Add Audio such as narration or music.
  • Add text, images, headers, section banners and branding slides.
  • Comply with organisational branding guidance.
  • Download and export a video file.

Publish: I can:

  • Identify the correct alternative formats for my video.
  • Choose a hosting site appropriate to my audience.
  • Upload a video file to the hosting site.
  • Arrange accurate captions.
  • Choose a transcript type appropriate to my content.
  • Download and clean VTT file to prepare a transcript.
  • Create a written transcript.
  • Create link or embed code to share my video.