Year 1 - Computing
Comparing digital writing to using a pencil
Digital writing
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Unit Summary
This unit covers various aspects of using a computer to create and manipulate text. Pupils will become familiar with using a keyboard and mouse to enter and remove text. They will consider how to change the look of their text, and will be able to justify their reasoning for making these changes.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to compare writing on a computer and writing on paper and explain which you prefer to use.
Key Notes
- Digital writing makes editing text easier than writing on paper.
- Sometimes using digital tools to write is the best for a task.
- Sometimes using paper to write is the best for a task.
Vocabulary To Learn
- edit: make changes
- improve: to make something better
- compare: looking at two or more things to see what is the same or different
- computer: a machine that can follow a program
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Computers are always better than paper.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Digital writing makes editing text easier than writing on paper. Sometimes using digital tools to write is the best for a task.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'edit'
make changes. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Computers are always better than paper. Correction: Both digital and paper can be better for different tasks. You should choose the one that better suits what you need to do.
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