Learners should understand how computers and apps work, how to control them and solutions to simple issues, like resetting them.
They should be able to use common inputs, such as keyboards, mice and touchscreens, to find their way around the device, including opening and using apps and changing settings to make it easier to use.
This learning covers Experience and Outcome x-01a.
Where to start
This section focuses on the knowledge and skills that learners need to use devices and apps.
BBC Bitesize has useful information on how computers work, including how to categorise inputs and outputs. Go to BBC Bitesize
GCF Global has a range of tutorials on using the Microsoft O365 and Google Workspace productivity suites. Go to GCF Global
CALL Scotland has resources and information to support accessibility and how to use a device’s settings to make it easier to use. Go to CALL Scotland
After learning about what computers and digital technology is, and how they work, learners could investigate how technology is used in a range of industries. These resources from Tech She Can are free to use and easily adapted to suit different ages and stages:
