The following resources were added to Open Space during Quarter 2 of 2024 (April, May, June). Use the filters on the left to further refine your search, including Subject Area, Grade Level, and Material Type.
Analyze the many possibilities of this career that uses collected information to find ways to solve problems, optimize the workplace, or make products better.
Meet Germara Villalongo Andino, a Research & Development Engineer at Procter & Gamble who enjoys using her skills to design consumer products that ensure customer satisfaction. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 20 different eBooks and videos about writing a resume and cover letter. These eBooks and videos will help students to develop their own resumes and learn how to write a cover letter for a job of interest. Share this choice board directly with students and allow them to choose the eBooks and videos they would like to read and watch to learn more about the topic.
In this free tutorial, learn the process of creating a professional resume that stands out from the crowd.
Lessons include: (1) Why You Need a Resume. Learn the importance of having a professional resume. (2) Resume Formats: Choosing the Right One. Consider these factors when choosing what type of resume to create. (3) Resume Tips and Strategies. Use these tips and strategies to get noticed.
Erik is a robotics engineer who works with mechanical, electrical and computer engineers to build robots. Students will learn how robotics engineering requires constant experimenting before things work out just right. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
Learn all about browsing, customizing, and bookmarking in Safari, as well as personalizing your privacy and security settings.
Lessons include: (1) Getting Started with Safari. Learn how to get started with Safari. (2) Browsing in Safari. Learn how to browse in Safari. (3) Customizing Safari. Learn how to customize Safari. (4) Bookmarking in Safari. Learn how to bookmark in Safari. (5) Privacy and Security in Safari. Learn how to change your privacy and security settings in Safari.
Learn tips and tricks for using search engines more effectively. For more information about evaluating the information you find online, check out our Digital Media Literacy tutorial.
Lessons include: (1) Introduction to Searching Online. Learn the basics of searching for info online. (2) Get More Out of Google Search. Get more out of your Google Search results with this helpful tutorial. (3) Hidden Features of Google Search. Learn about the many hidden features of Google Search in this tutorial.
Review this free guide to learn more about this popular business collaboration tool.
Lessons include: (1) SharePoint Resources. Use these resources to learn more about Microsoft SharePoint.
In this free tutorial, learn about services involved in the sharing economy, from Uber and Lyft to Airbnb.
Lessons include: (1) What is the Sharing Economy?. Get an understanding of what the sharing economy means. (2) How to Use Airbnb. Learn more about Airbnb and how it's used to book homes around the world. (3) What is Ridesharing?. Learn more about ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft. (4) Legal and Safety Issues in the Sharing Economy. Learn more about the legal and safety issues surrounding the sharing economy.
In this free tutorial, learn how to set up and use Skype to make video calls and more.
Lessons include: (1) What is Skype?. Learn more about the Skype program. (2) Setting Up Skype. Learn the process of setting up a Skype account. (3) Adding Contacts. Learn how to add Skype contacts to your list. (4) Making Voice Calls with Skype. Learn how to make voice calls. (5) Making Video Calls with Skype. Learn how to make video calls. (6) Instant Messaging with Skype. Learn how to use Skype's instant messaging feature. (7) Screen Sharing and Sending Files. Learn how to share screens and send files. (8) Skype Calling Tips. Use these Skype calling tips for better communication.
In this free tutorial, learn more about navigating this smartphone app, which lets you share texts, photos, and video messages.
Lessons include: (1) What is Snapchat?. Learn more about how to use Snapchat.
This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 25 different eBooks on a variety of sports cars. Which car do you like the best? Take a joy ride and learn all about these fast sports cars.
Choose your favorite from the choice board!
Learn the basic concepts of statistics, including how to collect data, analyze it, create graphs, and find the answers to your questions. We’ll cover key terms and helpful examples. Then at the end, you can take the quiz to see how much you’ve learned!
Lessons include: (1) What is Statistics?. This branch of math can help you to organize and interpret information. It’s used in a variety of fields, and it has many applications in daily life. (2) Key Terms. This lesson explores the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics. It provides a glossary of key terms, as well as an example of how to make inferences based on data. (3) Variables. Variables are characteristics or qualities that you might need to measure or count. Let’s talk about the different types of variables you might come across when analyzing data. (4) Frequency Tables. How frequently does a particular event occur? A frequency table offers a way to track this type of data, and express it in percentages.
Build your understanding of this satisfying hands-on career where workers build attractive structures that are made to last a lifetime.
Greg discusses his career as a sustainability design engineer. He calls himself a "Green Engineer." He shares his two-fold focus: to create healthier living environments that conserve resources and design systems that make a positive environmental impact. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
Tom is a systems engineer, and he loves his job. He says, "I get to come to work and build micro-air vehicles and morphing aircraft with really cool functionalities that didn't exist before, now that's exciting." Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
In this free tutorial, get tips and tricks to use your devices as efficiently as possible.
Lessons include: (1) Taking Screenshots. Follow these instructions for taking a screenshot on a PC or Mac. (2) Finding Your Downloads. Use these tips for finding your downloads. (3) How to Print. Let's cover how to print from your computer or laptop, as well as a few extra tips. (4) Working with Zip Files. Learn how to work with zip files. (5) Create Your Own Screencasts. Here's how to create your own screencasts. (6) Edit and Merge PDFs. Learn how to edit and merge PDF files. (7) Clean Up Messy Formatting. Learn how to clean up formatting in Word, Excel, and other programs. (8) Save Time by Batching Computer Tasks. Learn how to batch computer tasks to save time in your day.
Discover this global career path that requires two or more languages - and see if it speaks YOUR language.
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In this free interactive course, learn the basics of touch typing, then practice the skills you've learned.
Lessons include: (1) Typing. Use this free interactive course to go from hunting and pecking to touch typing.