Online opportunities: the wonders of the digital world

Topics Reception/Year 1

Objectives

Computing

  • Be responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
  • Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private.
  • Identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

Lesson Planning

Earn your orange rainbow paint by looking at the opportunities the internet offers and how to have positive experiences online.

Teaching Outcomes
To identify the many uses of digital technology. To explore how individuals within the class use digital technology. To use a range of applications for positive outcomes.

Children will:

  • Explore and try out various uses of the online world.
  • Identify things they like to do online.
  • Identify any rules that help them to use the online world positively and responsibly.

Provided Resources

  • Sunshine and raincloud images
  • Online use cards
  • Uses of digital technology list

You Will Need

  • Large card rainbow
  • Ribbons of differing rainbow colours
  • Tablets or laptops or desktops
  • Internet access
  • Interactive white board