{"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":"2026-09-10T10:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T09:39:39","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 and the web – first level"},"content":{"rendered":"

…back to Primary Digital Skills home<\/a><\/h4>\n

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

Information:
\nLearn My Way – using your device<\/a><\/p>\n

CALL Scotland – Computer Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize – <\/a>Using a keyboard, mouse and touchpad<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Activities:<\/p>\n

Tap the screen or click the mouse with CBeebies Creative Lab<\/a>: Bubble Pop<\/p>\n

Click, hold and move the mouse or tap, hold and move your finger to draw with CBeebies Creative Lab<\/a>: Messy Play<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

Information:
\nLearn My Way – Starting to use the internet<\/a><\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize – How can computers be connected?<\/a><\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize – What is the internet?<\/a><\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize – Finding things on the web<\/a><\/p>\n

Activities:<\/p>\n

Cyber Games UK – Rogue WiFi<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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…back to Primary Digital Skills home Basic controls\u00a0 I know that\u2026 I can\u2026 For example\u2026 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<\/p>\n

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