Using devices and the web – first level
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Basic controls
| I know that… | I can… | For example… |
| Digital devices are computers
Devices use outputs to provide information, such as screens and speakers |
turn on a device
use the available controls on my device make use of accessibility tools on my device to make it easier to use interact with the home screen on my device |
turn on the device and enter any account information as required
use a mouse and keyboard on a computer, use a touch screen on a smart phone or tablet use settings menus to change device display to make content easier to read find applications by choosing the correct icons on the home screen |
Information:
Learn My Way – using your device
CALL Scotland – Computer Accessibility
BBC Bitesize – Using a keyboard, mouse and touchpad
Activities:
Tap the screen or click the mouse with CBeebies Creative Lab: Bubble Pop
Click, hold and move the mouse or tap, hold and move your finger to draw with CBeebies Creative Lab: Messy Play
The internet and web
| I know that… | I can… | For example… |
| Devices can be connected to networks of other devices to communicate, share information and access media
The internet is the biggest and most commonly used network in the world A web browser app is used to access information and media Most devices connect to the internet using a wireless connection called Wi-Fi |
connect my device to a safe and secure Wi-Fi network
connect to the internet and open a browser to find and use websites |
connect a device to the internet using the Wi-Fi settings, and insert the password when required
locate the browser icon on a device and find a website |
Information:
Learn My Way – Starting to use the internet
BBC Bitesize – How can computers be connected?
BBC Bitesize – What is the internet?
BBC Bitesize – Finding things on the web
Activities:
