Videos for Teaching Productivity and Communication

This video pack teaches essentials skills for being a productive and responsible user of technology in today's workplace.

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    Project Management Basics

    At work or school, teamwork can be a challenge. When people have different specialities and priorities, it can be difficult to keep the team working smoothly. That’s why projects often need someone who keeps things on track. This video introduces the basics of project management.
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    Spreadsheets

    Because data is becoming a pervasive part of everyday life, spreadsheets are a key skill for the 21st century. Unfortunately, spreadsheets can feel a bit overwhelming and difficult to understand for the novice. This video explains the basics and why spreadsheets are useful in organizing and calculating data.
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    Web Conferencing and Webinars

    Thanks to the internet, a different kind of meeting is possible. Instead of attendees having to travel to meet, they can now participate in web conferences or webinars from anywhere with an internet connection. This video explains the basics of web conferencing and how it’s used.
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    Agile Methodology

    Traditionally, software has been developed using a process called Waterfall Methodology. In recent years, a new way using Agile Methodology emerged and fundamentally changed how we think about software development and other projects. This video explains the basics of Agile Methodology.
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