Digital writing
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Why this why now
This unit develops pupils’ skills in creating and editing digital content with a word processor. They will improve typing accuracy, learn to navigate keys efficiently and refine design choices for clarity and impact. Alongside the previous unit, this builds essential computer skills that help pupils access, record, and present their learning effectively by using technology as a tool to support what they do.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should be able to access a digital device and log on where necessary
- Pupils should be able to open an application as directed
- Pupils should be able to operate a pointing device (or equivalent) to control features of software
Threads
Why this why now
This unit develops pupils’ skills in creating and editing digital content with a word processor. They will improve typing accuracy, learn to navigate keys efficiently and refine design choices for clarity and impact. Alongside the previous unit, this builds essential computer skills that help pupils access, record, and present their learning effectively by using technology as a tool to support what they do.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should be able to access a digital device and log on where necessary
- Pupils should be able to open an application as directed
- Pupils should be able to operate a pointing device (or equivalent) to control features of software
Digital writing
This unit covers various aspects of using a computer to create and manipulate text. Pupils will become familiar with using a keyboard and mouse to enter and remove text. They will consider how to change the look of their text, and will be able to justify their reasoning for making these changes.
6 lessons in unit
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