How we communicate
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how we communicate using technology.
Key learning points
- People communicate in many differnt ways.
- There are a variety of different ways to communicate over the interent.
- Different methods of communication suit particular purposes.
Keywords
Communication - the exchange of information between devices or people
Instant messaging - real time text communication online
Video call - a conversation using video and audio over the internet
Purpose - the reason for doing something
Common misconception
All online communication is the same.
Different tools are better for different purposes (e.g. chat for quick messages, video for a longer discussion).
Teacher tip
Prompt pupils to reflect on how they use different tools, such as texting or video calls, to help them recognise how communication choices depend on purpose and audience.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does "private" mean when talking about online work?
Q2.What word describes something online that anyone can see or use?
Q3.Match the keyword to its meaning:
working together on a task or project
restricted to a person or group
open for anyone to see or use
to change or improve content
Q4.What is one benefit of collaborating online?
Q5.Put these in order for working together online:
Q6.Which of these is a private way to work together online?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is an example of instant messaging?
Q2.What does a video call let you do?
Q3.What word means the reason for choosing a communication method?
Q4.Put these in order for sending an instant message:
Q5.Which statement about online communication is correct?
Q6.Match the communication method to its best use.
quick questions or short chats
long conversation or showing something
sending detailed information or documents
sharing ideas with a group
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