Year 1

Unit 1: Technology around us

Lesson 1: Technology in our classroom

Learning Objective: To identify technology

● I can explain technology as something that helps us

● I can locate examples of technology in the classroom

● I can explain how these technology examples help us

The children began this unit of work by learning what technology is. They then classified what is and what is not technology in their classroom. They demonstrated their understanding of how technology helps us in different ways.

Lesson 2: Using technology

To identify a computer and its main parts

● I can name the main parts of a computer

● I can switch on and log into a computer

● I can use a mouse to click and drag

The children began to learn the main parts of a desktop and Chromebook. They practised turning on and logging in to a computer. They applied their knowledge of the different parts of a computer, to complete a mouse-based task.

Arlo - I tried to draw a pumpkin but it was hard to draw the eyes.

Matzias - I was trying to make a dinosaur but I couldn't do it.

Caliysa - I enjoyed drawing with Maryam

Anka - Can we do this again next week?

Lesson 3: Developing mouse skills

Learning objective: To use a mouse in different ways

● I can use a mouse to open a program

● I can click and drag to make objects on a screen

● I can use a mouse to create a picture

The children reviewed last week's learning and were able to identify the different parts of a computer and explain what each part does. They are developing an understanding that different computers use different mice, but they perform the same function. During the lesson, they used a mouse or trackpad to create a picture. Why not visit paintz.app. and have a go at home!

Alassane

"You had to press very hard. I liked it a lot!"

Asahd

Amazing mouse control from Asahd.

He created a fantastic image of an apple.

Daniella and Duaa

"We have made a rainbow of spots. It was easy!"

Clementine

"This is so much fun! I am changing the colours and the size of the paint brush. I made a smile!"

Noor - I drawed a hat. It was so fun!

Aisel - I drew a flower the dorr and me at home.

Elis - I drawed my name on the laptop

Oliver - Next time I want to draw a dinosaur.

Lesson 4: Using a computer

Learning objective: To use a keyboard to type on a computer

● I can say what a keyboard is for

● I can type my name on a computer

● I can save my work to a file

The children began to use the computer keyboard. They learnt that writing on a keyboard is called typing and they started by practising typing their names.

Sakshi and Muniro

"It was good."

Duaa and Aizah

"I wrote my name using a keyboard."

Daniella and Ayaana

"It was hard finding the right keys."

Kaleah and Afia

"Its hard finding the letters that you want to use."

Lesson 5: Developing keyboard skills

Learning objectives

To use the keyboard to edit text

● I can open my work from a file

● I can use the arrow keys to move the cursor

● I can delete letters

This week, the children demonstrated their ability to use a keyboard to edit text, by writing a sentence and then deleting letters. They also used the keyboard arrow keys to move the text cursor in their text box.

Faiq and Zain K

"We changed the colour of our text."

Muhammad

"I used the space bar to get finger spaces."

Cassian and James

"We enjoyed working together and typing.

Taylen

"I typed the whole sentence!"

Lesson 6: Using a computer responsibly

Learning objectives

To create rules for using technology responsibly

● I can identify rules to keep us safe and healthy when we are using technology in and beyond the home

● I can give examples of some of these rules

● I can discuss how we benefit from these rules

This week, children are introduced to the concept of using computers safely, within the context of a school setting. They explored why we have rules in school and how those rules help us, and then applied this understanding to rules needed for using computer technology safely.

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