{"id":38,"date":"2026-09-04T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/technologiesandinnovationearning\/?p=38"},"modified":"2026-09-04T16:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:06:08","slug":"using-devices-first-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/technologiesandinnovationearning\/2026\/09\/04\/using-devices-first-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Using devices – first level"},"content":{"rendered":"

Basic controls\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
I know that\u2026<\/span><\/td>\nI can\u2026<\/span><\/td>\nFor example\u2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Digital devices are computers<\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/span>Inputs are used to control the device, such as mouse, keyboard or touchscreen<\/span><\/p>\n

Devices use outputs to provide information, such as screens and speakers<\/span><\/td>\n

turn on a device<\/span><\/p>\n

use the available controls on my device<\/span><\/p>\n

make use of accessibility tools on my device to make it easier to use<\/span><\/p>\n

interact with the home screen on my device<\/span><\/td>\n

turn on the device and enter any account information as required<\/span><\/p>\n

use a mouse and keyboard on a computer, use a touch screen on a smart phone or tablet<\/span><\/p>\n

use settings menus to change device display to make content easier to read<\/span><\/p>\n

find applications by choosing the correct icons on the home screen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The internet and web<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
I know that\u2026<\/span><\/td>\nI can\u2026<\/span><\/td>\nFor example\u2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Devices can be connected to networks of other devices to communicate, share information and access media<\/span><\/p>\n

The internet is the biggest and most commonly used network in the world<\/span><\/p>\n

A web browser app is used to access information and media<\/span><\/p>\n

Most devices connect to the internet using a wireless connection called Wi-Fi<\/span><\/td>\n

connect my device to a safe and secure Wi-Fi network<\/span><\/p>\n

connect to the internet and open a browser to find and use websites<\/span><\/td>\n

connect a device to the internet using the Wi-Fi settings, and insert the password when required<\/span><\/p>\n

locate the browser icon on a device and find a website<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Problem solving<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
I know that\u2026<\/span><\/td>\nI can\u2026<\/span><\/td>\nFor example\u2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • use the internet to find information that helps me solve problems<\/span><\/li>\n
  • use the internet to find sources of help for a range of activities<\/span><\/li>\n
  • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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