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Making choices when using information technology
I can recognise that choices are made when using information technology.
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Year 2
Making choices when using information technology
I can recognise that choices are made when using information technology.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- IT can be used in multiple ways, depending on the task.
- People make choices when using IT.
Keywords
Variety - lots of different things
Choices - making decisions about something, thinking about what we want to do
Responsible - making sensible, positive decisions
Common misconception
A balanced digital life means using IT every day.
Balanced means making responsible choices in the way you use IT. It should not be seen as something that must be used every day.
It would be beneficial to be familiar with multiple forms of software and IT that the students may already be using at school or home. Start by considering what examples pupils might find in the classroom.
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Starter quiz
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5 Questions
Q1.
What do we call a computer or the things that are made to work with a computer?
Q2.
What is the purpose of a device?
to make noise
to do nothing
to break things
Q3.
Match the device to its use.
follow a program
play educational games
display lessons
Q4.
Why should IT be used carefully?
to make sure it breaks
to stop others from using it
to scare other people
Q5.
How can IT be used?
only for playing games
only for work
only at school
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5 Questions
Q1.
Match the word to its meaning.
making sensible decisions
free from harm
decide what to do
Q2.
What does 'variety' mean?
only one thing
nothing at all
everything the same
Q3.
What does it mean to have a responsible digital life?
using IT all day, every day
never using IT
ignoring all rules
Q4.
Arrange these steps for making choices with IT.
Q5.
What is one way to use IT responsibly?
ignore all rules
use IT without thinking
share all your information