Begin with learners’ understanding

Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction states that learning should begin with a daily review of prior learning as this can strengthen the connections of the material previously learned. This might be vocabulary, processes or concepts. By revisiting them, educators can correct misonceptions or have them recalled and the learners primed for that day’s learning. Read Principles of instruction – UNESCO Digital Library How could digital help with this? Forms can be

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Accessibility

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is Scotland’s long standing, national commitment to provide all children, young people and their families with the right support at the right time, so that every child and young person can reach their full potential. The Scottish Government (SG) published Statutory Guidance for education authorities on planning improvements for disabled pupils’ access to education. It provides advice on how education authorities and schools

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Restore: a free online game about restoring degraded landscapes

About the game Restore is a free to play game about restoring degraded landscapes. You can play it using this link: Restore by GLITCHERS You can find out more about the game and how to play it using this link: Restore Degraded Landscapes – GLITCHERS Blog The game was developed by Glitchers, a Scottish studio, and Dr Brad Duthie and Professor Nils Bunnefeld of the University of Stirling.   Using

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Creating and editing media – second level

…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

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Cyber Security and Privacy – second level

…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

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Finding and Checking Information and Media – second level

…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

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Communicating and Transacting – second level

…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

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Using devices and the web – second level

…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

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Creating and editing media – first level

…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

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Cyber Security and Privacy – first level

…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

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