Information technology in the world beyond school
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Why this why now
This unit progresses pupils' knowledge and understanding of technology and how they interact with it both in school and the wider world. They will build their knowledge of what Information Technology is and how it is used day-to-day. They will also consider the appropriate use of IT, setting the expectation that it should be used carefully and responsibly throughout their lives.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will know how to turn on and log in to a digital device.
- Pupils will be able to operate a digital device and use it to enter and edit textual information.
- Pupils will have talked with teachers and responsible adults about the appropriate use of IT.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit progresses pupils' knowledge and understanding of technology and how they interact with it both in school and the wider world. They will build their knowledge of what Information Technology is and how it is used day-to-day. They will also consider the appropriate use of IT, setting the expectation that it should be used carefully and responsibly throughout their lives.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will know how to turn on and log in to a digital device.
- Pupils will be able to operate a digital device and use it to enter and edit textual information.
- Pupils will have talked with teachers and responsible adults about the appropriate use of IT.
Information technology in the world beyond school
In this unit pupils develop their understanding of what information technology is and will begin to identify examples. Pupils will discuss where they have seen IT in school and beyond. They will investigate how IT improves our world whilst also recognising the importance of using IT responsibly.
6 lessons in unit
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