Communicating digitally
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recognise how people communicate digitally on different devices.
Key learning points
- Digital communication takes place using two or more devices.
- Devices allow us to send messages in different ways.
- Some digital messages are seen straight away and others later.
Keywords
Device - an object that uses computer technology to work; it stores and processes information
Digital - using technology
Voice - sounds we make when we speak
Common misconception
Digital messages are always better than talking to someone.
Sometimes digital messages are helpful, but talking face to face can be better for sharing feelings, listening carefully and answering straight away.
Teacher tip
Use familiar, everyday examples of digital communication (such as messages sent at home) to help pupils recognise digital messages without needing to use real devices.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a way people can communicate?
Q2.Which of these ways of communicating uses a digital device?
Q3.Which of these could be used to send a digital message?
Q4.Which of these is not digital communication?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which sentence is correct?
Q2.Which list shows only digital devices?
Q3.Match the digital message type to what it uses.
words or letters
images or photos
sound
Q4.Why might a digital message be seen later?
Q5.You send a message using a digital device. Which of these could the message be?
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