…back to Primary Digital Skills home Security I know that… I can… For example… There are risks and threats involved in carrying out activities online Devices and accounts should be kept secure viruses can damage my computer and that security software should be used to prevent this it is important to keep my computer systems and security software up to date and I allow them to be updated when
…back to Primary Digital Skills home Finding and Checking Information and Media I know that… I can… For example… not all online information and content that I see is reliable Advertising and ai overview evaluate what information or content may, or may not, be reliable search for information required for my learning use bookmarks to save and retrieve information on my web browser use the internet to legally access content
…back to Primary Digital Skills home Email and messaging I know that… I can… For example… My setting has rules and procedures to keep me and others secure online understand the importance of communicating securely Log in to an email account Send an email Send an instant/direct message Comply with my setting’s security protocols when accessing my email or messaging app Send an email to my teacher Read an email
…back to Primary Digital Skills home The internet and the web I know that… I can… For example… Devices can be connected to networks of other devices to communicate, share information and access media Wi-Fi sends and transmits information between a device and the router without using cables The wireless router connects to a server using a cable. There are internet cables all over the world, including under the sea
…back to Primary Digital Skills home Capturing and editing media I know that… I can… For example… Devices can be used to capture media using inputs, such as cameras and microphones Cameras can capture still images and video Microphones can capture audio Apps can be used to edit the media on a device Use the camera app to capture images and videos Use a device to record audio (including as
…back to Primary Digital Skills home 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 device Accessing a device without permission is called hacking and is illegal There are risks and threats involved in carrying out activities online update and change my password
…back to Primary Digital Skills home Finding and Checking Information and Media I know that… I can… For example… not all online information and content that I see is reliable use search engines to find information and make use of search terms to generate better results evaluate what information or content may, or may not, be reliable search for information required for my learning use bookmarks to save and retrieve
…back to Primary Digital Skills home Creating and sharing documents I know that… I can… For example… Documents can be created and stored on a device The cloud is a way that I can store information and content in a remote location. Use a word processing app to create a text document Use a slideshow/presentation app to create a text and graphical document use word processing software to create a
…back to Primary Digital Skills home 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
