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Work, education and the Internet

I can describe how the Internet can be used in education, work and business.

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Work, education and the Internet

I can describe how the Internet can be used in education, work and business.

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Key learning points

  1. The Internet can be a good resource for studying, revising and finding job opportunities.
  2. We can use online tools to complete important tasks like writing a CV.
  3. Potential employers may search our name online to find out more about us when applying for a job.
  4. People can use the Internet to advertise their businesses.

Keywords

  • Interactive - technology which can respond to the user

  • Resource - something we can use to help us

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) - a document used when seeking work or education opportunities; it lists your achievements, skills and experience

  • Employer - the person or business that pays someone to do a job

Common misconception

What we write online is private and others will not be able to see or read this.

Not everything we say online is private, it is important to be mindful of posting online as future employers may look an application up when applying for a job.


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It could be useful to show pupils real examples of online job sites and local adverts.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Behavioural data is a record of our interactions.
Correct Answer: online
Q2.
By rejecting , we can reduce the amount of targeted ads that we receive.
Correct Answer: cookies, cookie
Q3.
Match the words to their correct definitions.
Correct Answer:media,ways of communicating to collective groups of people
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ways of communicating to collective groups of people

Correct Answer:influence,trying to change or affect something
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trying to change or affect something

Correct Answer:online,using the Internet
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using the Internet

Correct Answer:content,posts, videos, reels or articles posted online
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posts, videos, reels or articles posted online

Q4.
To download means to ...
Correct answer: move data onto a digital device over the Internet
move data from your computer onto the Internet
move data from your smartphone onto the Internet
Q5.
Order these processes from start to finish for creating online content.
1 - take the photo
2 - upload the photo to a social media platform
3 - caption the content
4 - publish the photo
Q6.
True or False? We can stop apps from tracking our location.
Correct answer: True
False

6 Questions

Q1.
Which symbol do you use for a hashtag?
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@
Correct answer: #
£
Q2.
Which of the following is the most effective way to use the Internet for studying and revising?
Correct answer: engaging with reliable, subject-specific resources
reading unrelated articles to your subject
chatting with friends in social media groups
Q3.
We can use online tools to complete important tasks like writing a ...
Correct Answer: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Curriculum Vitae, CV, C V
Q4.
Order the steps when searching for a job online, starting with the earliest.
1 - Use a search engine to find a list of job websites for your area.
2 - Create a profile on the job website and include your CV.
3 - Check job websites for suitable roles and set up job alerts.
4 - Practise interview skills and networking.
Q5.
Potential may search our name online to find out more about us when we apply for a job.
Correct Answer: employers
Q6.
Ways of advertising a business online could include:
in a physical magazine or newspaper
on a billboard
on the radio or television
Correct answer: during breaks in podcasts
Correct answer: on a social media platform