Learners will develop their understanding of what information technology (IT) is and will begin to identify examples. They will discuss where they have seen IT in school and beyond, in settings such as shops, hospitals, and libraries. Learners will then investigate how IT improves our world, and they will learn about the importance of using IT responsibly.
Year 2 will develop their understanding of what information technology (IT) is. They will identify devices that are computers and consider how IT can help them both at school and beyond.
Learning Objective: To recognise the uses and features of information technology
SC1: I can identify examples of computers
SC2: I can describe some uses of computers
SC3: I can identify that a computer is a part of IT
Year 2 will consider common uses of information technology in a context that they are familiar with. They will identify examples of IT and be able to explain the purpose of different examples of IT in the school setting.
Learning Objective: To identify the uses of information technology in the school
SC1: I can identify examples of IT
SC2: I can sort school IT by what it’s used for
SC3: I can identify that some IT can be used in more than one way
Year 2 will begin to explore IT in environments beyond school, including home and familiar places such as shops. They will talk about the uses of IT in these environments and be able to explain that IT is used in many workplaces. .
Learning Objective:To identify information technology beyond school
SC1: I can find examples of information technology
SC2: I can sort IT by where it is found
SC3: I can talk about uses of information technology