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-03a.
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
The SQA Academy has a series of FREE, simple and interactive guides for setting up accounts:
Digital Learning Guides (sqaacademy.org.uk)
or you can view our guidance for teaching this on the Cyber Toolkit:
go to Cyber Toolkit for advice and guidance on setting up accounts
The SQA Academy has a series of FREE, simple and interactive guides for spending money online:
Digital Learning Guides (sqaacademy.org.uk)
Every secondary school has copies of Your Money Matters textbooks and resources:
Your Money Matters Scotland – PowerPoints
or you can view our guidance for teaching this on the Cyber Toolkit:
go to Cyber Toolkit for advice and guidance on online spending
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