Learning objectives

• Use basic productivity software (text editing, presentation, spreadsheet, basic image editing)
• Use  ICT-based tools to carry out tasks effectively and productively, with attention to quality
• Work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve complex tasks

Higher level

• Choose devices, applications, software and systems relevant to different tasks having assessed their benefits and limitations
• Adopt and adapt digital tools to personal requirements such as accessibility

  Activities

Online tools

1. Put the following questions on a slide/whiteboard
2. Ask the students to pick a productivity tool they currently use and answer the questions:

1. 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this technology (could be analytical about their selection) based on purpose?
   2. What types of productivity tools are you going to need as a future health professional?

Tool selection

1. Provide students with this list of study tools.
2. Split them into groups and give them a tool per group.
3. Have each group assess the tool and present their answers to the class.

Reading and reflection

1. Ask the students to read this paper
2. Ask them to write a short reflection on how ICT productivity has changed since this paper was written, and what tools they expect to use as health professionals

  Resources

Linkedin Learning has a wealth of resources to assist students with ICT Productivity. Examples include:

• OneDrive Course (LinkedIn Learning, series of videos)
• Microsoft 365 Course(LinkedIn Learning, series of videos)
• QUT Software and Learning Tools(QUT Resource)
• QUT Websites and App(QUT Resource)

Further reading…