Interactive Courses
Launchpad features structured courses, modules and lessons with engaging imagery, step-by-step instructions, and quizzes that seek to fortify understanding.
A second life for technology — and a first chance for everyone else.
We don't just give someone a computer - we give them a journey. Digital Launchpad aims to guide users on their digital literacy journey - creating a hands-on learning environment coupled with the refurbished devices that we provide. We give users the opportunity to learn basic technological skills, such as installing applications, to gaining real-world, useful skills, such as learning how to write professional emails with our sandbox email system.
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hands-on simulated desktop apps
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captivating modules
Everything in one app
A complete digital-literacy curriculum and a safe place to practice, wrapped in an interface designed for first-time computer users.
Practice Sandbox
Launchpad offers a safe, simulated, desktop space for users to familiarize themselves in a risk-free environment.
Email Practice Sandbox
Inside of the Sandbox feature in Launchpad, users have the ability to practice writing emails with a wide variety of scenarios, and then recieve feedback.
Spreadsheet Simulator
Users can learn basic spreadsheet usage within the Sandbox feature - an essential skill for school and many jobs. step.
Searchable Glossary
Users can search up common technological phrases in the glossary feature within Launchpad.
Offline Connectivity
At Second-Life Technology, we understand that a stable internet connection may not always be available, which is why we've made Launchpad offline capable.
spotlight · email practice
Write an email. Get a real grade.
Drafting clear, professional emails is an essential job skill. Launchpad gives learners realistic scenarios, such as job applications, for users to write emails about. Launchpad then grades the user's emails, providing feedback and specific information such as strength, tonality, clarity and more. Launchpad doesn't just teach users to write a formal email - it actively coaches users to write more professional, more concise, more eye-catching emails.
Features
- check_circle Real scenarios with a clear goal and recipient
- check_circle Scored on structure, tone & clarity
- check_circle Strengths, fixes & rewritten examples
- check_circle Constantly updated, new, email scenarios
Email Practice — Job Application
Subject
Application for the Barista position
Dear Hiring Manager,
I'm writing to apply for the barista role posted this week. I have two years of customer-service experience and would love to bring my energy to your team...
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Polite greeting
Clear purpose
Add a closing line
spotlight · spreadsheet simulator
Real formulas. Real confidence.
From a variety of scenarios, such as a monthly budget calculator, users work in a real, working simulation of a spreadsheet program. They can type formulas, reference cells, graph and so much more while working through real scenarios. Our spreadsheet simulator is a tool that users can use to develop real world skills - skills which translate into everyday work.
- check_circle SUM, AVERAGE, IF, ROUND & more
- check_circle Cell references, ranges & arithmetic
- check_circle Live bar & pie charts
- check_circle Guided real-world scenarios
Spreadsheet — Monthly Budget
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1ItemCost
2Rent950
3Food280
4Transit120
5Phone45
6Total1,395
spotlight · the sandbox
A whole computer to explore, safely.
Sandbox is a simulated esktop environment where nothing can go wrong. Users can open windows, use common apps, browse a pretend web browser - and so much more, while staying safe. Sandbox gives users an opportunity to build up their digital confidence - an invaluable opportunity.
- check_circle Draggable, minimisable windows
- check_circle Notepad, Files, Calculator & Browser
- check_circle Taskbar and start menu
- check_circle Practice with no fear of breaking things
Sandbox Desktop
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On every device we give
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We refurbish
Donated computers are repaired, upgraded and wiped clean, ready for a brand-new owner.
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We install Launchpad
Every device ships with Digital Launchpad built in - no installation needed.
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They grow
Recipients learn at their own pace and practice real skills that carry into school, work and daily life.
Help us put a Launchpad in every home.
Your donation refurbishes a computer and powers the digital-literacy programs that make it life-changing. We accept hardware and monetary donations - it all helps our cause. Please give us what you can, or partner with us, to help us make every device someone's second chance.