Year 2 - Computing
Information technology in school
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 identify information technology in school.
Key Notes
- Tablets, computers and interactive whiteboards are all information technology.
- IT can be used for different purposes.
Vocabulary To Learn
- computer: a machine that can follow a program
- interactive: something that reacts when you use it
- purpose: why something is used or what it is for
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- IT is only used by teachers in schools.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Tablets, computers and interactive whiteboards are all information technology. IT can be used for different purposes.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'computer'
a machine that can follow a program. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: IT is only used by teachers in schools. Correction: IT is used by everyone in schools, including students (e.g. on tablets or computers) and other staff (e.g. librarians using scanners).
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