Setting up a new device
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what needs to be done when setting up a new digital device and why these steps matter.
Key learning points
- Choosing a suitable digital device depends on balancing specific needs, budget and desired portability.
- The choices made during setup of a digital device affect how secure the device, and the information on it, will be.
- Accounts allow access to apps, settings and backups, and help users recover information if something goes wrong.
Keywords
Digital device - an object that uses computer technology to work; it stores or processes information
Setup - the process of getting a new device ready to use
Account - a personal login that lets you access apps, settings and saved information on a device or online service
Common misconception
Default security settings are fine.
You should take the time to review and customise security settings for your specific needs rather than relying on pre-configured ones. This incudes changing default passwords and usernames.
Teacher tip
For the discussion around choosing a digital device your students may come up with lots more reasons. Perhaps host a classroom discussion for this activity.
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a digital device?
Q2.Which of these is something people commonly use digital devices for?
Q3.A is a type of digital device you can carry around and use to make calls and send messages.
Q4.Which device usually has the biggest screen and stays in one place?
Q5.What does a password help to do?
Q6.Wi-fi is used to connect a device to the ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A device is an object that uses computer technology to store or process information.
Q2.Which factor is most important when choosing a digital device?
Q3.Sort these digital devices from least to most portable
Q4.Which device is the best choice for a gamer who wants high performance and does not need portability?
Q5.Why should you change default usernames and passwords when setting up a new device?
Q6.When setting up a new device, you will usually create an so you can access apps, settings and backups.
To help you plan your 6 digital literacy lesson on: Setting up a new device, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 digital literacy lesson on: Setting up a new device, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 2 digital literacy lessons from the From unbox to recycle: the journey of a digital device unit, dive into the full primary digital literacy curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.