{"id":90,"date":"2026-09-08T17:03:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T16:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/technologiesandinnovationearning\/?p=90"},"modified":"2026-09-10T10:39:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T09:39:36","slug":"using-devices-and-the-web-second-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/technologiesandinnovationearning\/2026\/09\/08\/using-devices-and-the-web-second-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Using devices and the web – second level"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The internet and the web<\/b><\/h2>\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<\/p>\n

Wi-Fi sends and transmits information between a device and the router without using cables<\/p>\n

The wireless router connects to a server using a cable. There are internet cables all over the world, including under the sea<\/p>\n

Some mobile devices can transmit their own data using mobile networks, such as 4G and 5G<\/p>\n

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connect my device to a safe and secure Wi-Fi network<\/td>\nconnect a device to the internet using the Wi-Fi settings, and insert the password when required<\/p>\n

locate the browser icon on a device and find a website<\/p>\n

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Information:<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn My Way – Starting to use the internet<\/a><\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize – How does the internet work?<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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Activities:<\/p>\n

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Problem solving<\/b><\/h2>\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 and apps provide support or help to use them or fix problems<\/p>\n

If these are not included in the app, they will be on the provider’s website<\/p>\n

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use the internet to find information that helps me solve problems<\/span><\/p>\n

use the internet to find sources of help for a range of activities<\/span><\/p>\n

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use chat facilities (where available) on websites to help me solve problems<\/span><\/p>\n

use online tutorials, FAQs and advice forums to solve problems and improve my skills in using devices, software and applications<\/span><\/td>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n

find out how to do something by using a tutorial video such as those found on YouTube<\/span><\/p>\n

use the help, FAQ section or chat facility of a manufacturer\u2019s website or other related content to work out how to fix an issue with a device<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Information:<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn My Way – using your device<\/a><\/p>\n

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

BBC Bitesize – Inputs and outputs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Activities:<\/p>\n

Use the Glow Connect <\/a>Knowledge Hub<\/a> to find information on fixing problems, such as the FAQ or Resetting a Glow Password<\/p>\n

Use NHS Inform to find a GP\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Use BBC Food to find a healthy recipe\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Use WikiHow to find technical help\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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…back to Primary Digital Skills home The internet and the web I know that\u2026 I can\u2026 For example\u2026 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<\/p>\n

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