I can exchange online communications, making use of a growing range of available features, e.g. add attachments or hyperlinks, change formatting.

I can show an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of communication and when it is appropriate to use each, e.g. explain when video conferencing may be more appropriate than e-mail, and vice versa; explain the pros and cons of using instant messaging in social contexts; talk about purpose and audience.

Log into to device and find email software  

Knowing the different aspects of an email – entering the recipients email address, composing a message, sending the email.  

Purpose for communication  

Forwarding, CC’ing and replying to emails. 

Access SEESAW, Google Classroom and Class Dojo Portfolio 

Add attachments/hyperlinks to emails with appropriate permissions. 

Use different tools such as dictation 

Follow AUP – Citizenship link. 

SMART tools- CEOP and Block Report. 

Composing and writing emails. 

Creating Teams/Google meets with times dates etc. 

Allow computer settings – camera and microphone. 

Mobile phone/Apps usage. 

Understand the disadvantages such as meetings being recorded and digital records of events.  

Traditional methods – letter, postcards, telegrams – evolved. 

Cost of communications. 

Hot spotting risks. 

Understanding appropriate use of adding a hyperlink 

Understanding the differences of the features/structure of each method of communication. E.g. greeting, sign off 

Understanding how to add an appropriate attachment with permission 

Text talk and AUP. 

Understanding of appropriateness of where Video calls etc take place and what data is on show in background – blurring background, green screening background. 

Formal and informal methods of communications – email/messenger 

Knowledge of different methods of communication 

Knowledge of how to maintain safety on video calls- blurred background, muting and unmuting, etc, different backgrounds. 

Send email to classmate  

Forward document to another pupil. 

Arrange a video call with another class/school 

Online gaming examples 

Google Classroom 

Teams/Google Meet 

Mobile phones/Group chats 

Use a range of different platforms to communicate with people such as email, messenger, video calling software. 

Discuss what forms are relevant for particular purposes etc. 

Talking from one class to another using google Meet etc.. Teachers model termly and then pupils?

Attachment, hyperlink, appropriate conduct, language, rules, law, AUP policies, consequences, report, block, CEOP, trusted adult, submit, send, report button, disclose, digital footprint.

Compose, Teams, Google, Appointment, Permissions, blur, mute, communication, audience, instant, delay, internet