Learners should have a basic understanding of how computers and digital technology works. They should be able to operate common devices, making use of inputs, such as keyboards, mice and touchscreens. Learners should know about accessibility devices that can make devices 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.
Visit the Barclays Digital Wings site to view tutorials and learning resources for fundamental digital skills. This requires a login with email, name and password – teachers should check their data protection policy before registering learners.
Learn My Way is a website of free online learning for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. Some aspects of this page may require a login – teachers should check their data protection policy before registering learners.
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:
CALL Scotland has resources and information to support accessibility and how to use a device’s settings to make it easier to use.
