Comparing digital writing to using a pencil
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compare writing on a computer and writing on paper and explain which I prefer to use.
Key learning points
- Digital writing makes editing text easier than writing on paper.
- Sometimes using digital tools to write is the best for a task.
- Sometimes using paper to write is the best for a task.
Keywords
Edit - make changes
Improve - to make something better
Compare - looking at two or more things to see what is the same or different
Computer - a machine that can follow a program
Common misconception
Computers are always better than paper.
Both digital and paper can be better for different tasks. You should choose the one that better suits what you need to do.
Teacher tip
Pupils might struggle to read for long periods from the screen. Printed versions of text to correct may help some pupils process the content more easily ready for tasks back on the computer.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with word processing software. Examples in this lesson use Google Docs https://oak.link/google.docs
Files needed for this lesson
L6 Task A 77.92 KB (DOCX)
L6 Task B 78.54 KB (DOCX)
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is not a way of fixing mistakes on a computer?
Q2.Which part of the toolbar would you use to change font style?
Q3.__________ formatting choices means making a choice that fits the idea that you have.
Q4.Which part of the toolbar would you use to change font size?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a tool we use for computer editing?
Q2.What is not a tool we can use for computer editing?
Q3.What is one way we can improve a sentence?
Q4.Which of these is formatting?
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