S1 Digital Literacy:
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In term 1, all S1 pupils complete a Digital Literacy. All pupils are given the same experiences and outcomes to ensure they are aware of the content around them in the Digital world, raising awareness of the dangers of social media and interesting facts about the Internet. 

Pupils have learned how to create and save/remember passwords which are secure, using the school PC and Glow.   

Internet 

Using a variety of interactive tools, the pupils have been exposed to and worked with the Internet and how to search for direct information related to the internet and other online platforms. 

Social media 

The pupils have been learning about the legality of social media platforms relating to age, content, and behaviour.   Pupils have been exploring the dangers of social media and recognising how to deal with these should they happen to them.  We have discussed in detail ways to stay safe on the internet in general.  We have used CEOP materials to demonstrate the various ways in which cyber bullying may occur and also how to overcome it. Giving the pupils a toolkit to keep them safe.   

Pupils are all working on Microsoft Software from their Glow Launchpad, this includes: 

• Teams 

• One Drive 

• Microsoft Outlook and  

• Microsoft Access,  

Pupils will be starting their journey with creating a simple database and understanding where this can be used in life.  They will start to create queries and reports to be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. 

All Pupils are working on their research and presentation skills using different software Google Docs, MS Word, Slides, PowerPoint and others of their choice whilst developing their evidence to achieve their goals. 

The majority of work covered in term 1 for S1 Digital Literacy is based around CfE Level 2 outcomes. 

Working Level and Working Grade descriptions for S1 Digital Literacy:

Second A: Making excellent progress at CfE Level 2, performing well against all the outcomes covered. The student can apply the ICT key knowledge and skills and exhibits good competency levels and confidence using ICT. Produces an excellent standard of work and when topics allow for extension into CfE Level 3 outcomes, the student copes very well with the increased challenge.

Second B: Making good progress at CfE Level 2, performing well against most of the outcomes covered. The student copes well with the application of ICT skills and applies their knowledge and IT skills to enhance their work. Produces a good standard of work and when topics allow for extension into CfE Level 3 outcomes, copes well with the increased challenge.

Second C: Making reasonable progress at CfE Level 2, performing well against many of the outcomes covered while finding others more challenging. Sometimes needs the IT concepts broken down into more manageable chunks and a little extra support to enable the student to gain more confidence to produce a higher standard of presentation.

Second D: Making some progress at this CfE Level 2, performing well against a few of the outcomes covered while finding the majority challenging. Often needs the IT concepts to be broken down into more manageable chunks or further consolidation of the level. Often needs to revisit previously visited content to build more solid foundations and confidence before moving forward with developing their IT skills further.

At this stage in the Business, Computing and Enterprise curriculum, pupils on a pathway towards achieving SCQF Level 5 in S4 will be working at Second B or above. 

Further information, including an overview for all subject areas can be found here.