Using devices and the web – second level

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Basic controls 

I know that… I can… For example…
Digital devices are computers


Inputs are used to control the device, such as mouse, keyboard or touchscreen

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

Problem solving

I know that… I can… For example…
  • use the internet to find information that helps me solve problems
  • use the internet to find sources of help for a range of activities
  • use the internet to find specific information related to Life tasks that need to be carried out, for example finding a recipe, or finding information that helps plan travel
  • find out how to do something by using a tutorial video such as those found on YouTube

Activities

Use NHS Inform to find a GP 

Use BBC Food to find a healthy recipe 

Use WikiHow to find technical help 

 

Security

I know that… I can… For example…
Devices can store personal and private information and media, such as photos or bank details

Devices can be secured to reduce the risk of someone else using a deviceAccessing a device without permission is called hacking and is illegal
update and change my password when prompted to do so keep login information for a device and any websites secure, not shared with anyone or written down and left prominently near my device

Information:
BBC Bitesize – Do computers have a memory?
BBC Bitesize – How to keep our personal information private

Activities:
Daydream Believers: Use the image generator to create random word lists and select three words to make your secure password
The Bongles: Use these word lists, or make your own, and pick one word from each list to make a password with three random words

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