Year 2 - Computing
Benefits of information technology
Information technology in the world beyond school
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils develop their understanding of what information technology is and will begin to identify examples. Pupils will discuss where they have seen IT in school and beyond. They will investigate how IT improves our world whilst also recognising the importance of using IT responsibly.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how information technology helps us.
Key Notes
- IT devices can work together.
- We use IT because it makes tasks safer, easier and more accurate.
Vocabulary To Learn
- barcode: a line pattern that gives information to a computer
- QR code: a square pattern that gives information to a computer
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The only benefit of IT is that it allows us to complete what we need to do in less time.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
IT devices can work together. We use IT because it makes tasks safer, easier and more accurate.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'barcode'
a line pattern that gives information to a computer. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: The only benefit of IT is that it allows us to complete what we need to do in less time. Correction: IT has many other benefits, including making tasks more accurate, safer and easier to complete. Examples of this might be organising schedules or automating repetitive work.
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