Year 3 — Becoming confident, safe users

Logging in & getting started

I can log in with my own username and password and open and close a program.

Also covers: Checking the sound works, setting a sensible volume, and plugging in and testing headphones.

Materials: Printed login cards showing each pupil’s username and ColourNumberAnimal Poster (red1dog, blue5frog etc)

Mouse, keyboard & touch

I can type, edit and correct text and use touch gestures on an iPad.I can type, edit and correct text and use touch gestures on a tablet.I can type, edit and correct text and use touch gestures on an iPad.

Materials: Short practice text for pupils to copy and edit; typing warm-up prompts

Creating and saving work

I can create a document, save it with a sensible name and find it again.

Materials: Agreed file-naming example on the board; a simple writing prompt. EG Username – filename 22jones – Winter Poem

Introducing OneDriveIntroducing Google DriveIntroducing iCloud Drive

I can save my work to OneDrive and open it again on a different device.I can save my work to Google Drive and open it again on a different device.I can save my work to iCloud Drive and open it again on a different device.

Materials: Teacher OneDrive demo on the board; a sample file to open togetherTeacher Google Drive demo on the board; a sample file to open togetherTeacher iCloud Drive demo on the board; a sample file to open together

Formatting text

I can change font, size, colour and alignment to make my writing clear.

Materials: Unformatted sample paragraph shared via Teams for pupils to formatUnformatted sample paragraph shared via Google Classroom for pupils to formatUnformatted sample paragraph shared via Schoolwork for pupils to format

Adding pictures

I can insert a picture and resize and move it on the page.

Materials: Folder of copyright-free images shared via TeamsFolder of copyright-free images shared via Google ClassroomFolder of copyright-free images shared via Schoolwork

Editing and improving

I can use spellcheck, undo/redo and selecting to improve my work.

Also covers: Having the work read aloud before deciding what to improve, and changing the text size or spacing to make it easier to check.

Materials: Sample document containing deliberate errors, shared via TeamsSample document containing deliberate errors, shared via Google ClassroomSample document containing deliberate errors, shared via Schoolwork

Mini-project: fact poster

I can combine text and images to make a clear poster.

Also covers: Print preview before printing: does the poster fit on one page, and does it need printing at all?

Materials: Poster template (Word); set of topic facts and imagesPoster template (Google Docs); set of topic facts and imagesPoster template (Pages); set of topic facts and images

What is email?

I can open my email and send a simple message to someone in school.

Materials: Class email/distribution list set up; teacher demo accountClass email/Google Group set up; teacher demo accountClass email/class group set up; teacher demo account

Reading and replying

I can read an email and reply, using a clear subject line.

Materials: A short email pre-sent to pupils’ inboxes to read and reply to

Email etiquette

I can start and end an email politely and write for my reader.

Materials: Before-and-after example emails (polite vs unclear) on slides

Review and catch-up

I can show the email and saving skills I have learned.

Materials: Short checklist of email and saving skills to tick off

Introducing PowerPointIntroducing Google SlidesIntroducing Keynote

I can add slides and put a title and text on them.

Materials: Simple 3-slide starter template shared via TeamsSimple 3-slide starter template shared via Google ClassroomSimple 3-slide starter template shared via Schoolwork

Images and layout

I can add images and arrange a slide so it is easy to read.

Materials: Folder of copyright-free images; example of a well-laid-out slide

Presenting to others

I can add simple transitions and present my slides to the class.

Materials: Presentation checklist / success criteria on slides

Mini-project: 3-slide talk

I can plan and make a short presentation.

Materials: Blank titled 3-slide template; topic prompt cards

Folders and file names

I can create a folder and give files sensible names.

Materials: Set of loose sample files in pupils’ OneDrive to sort; naming-convention posterSet of loose sample files in pupils’ Google Drive to sort; naming-convention posterSet of loose sample files in pupils’ iCloud Drive to sort; naming-convention poster

Finding and moving files

I can move files into the right folder and find work quickly.

Materials: Pre-loaded mix of files and folders in OneDrive to reorganisePre-loaded mix of files and folders in Google Drive to reorganisePre-loaded mix of files and folders in iCloud Drive to reorganise

Lists and tables in WordLists and tables in Google DocsLists and tables in Pages

I can use a simple list or table to organise information.

Materials: Sample information (e.g. class survey data) to arrange into a table

Consolidation

I can organise and tidy my OneDrive.I can organise and tidy my Google Drive.I can organise and tidy my iCloud Drive.

Materials: An untidy OneDrive folder set up in advance for pupils to organiseAn untidy Google Drive folder set up in advance for pupils to organiseAn untidy iCloud Drive folder set up in advance for pupils to organise

End-of-year project (1): plan

I can plan a small information pack.

Materials: Project brief and planning sheet (Word)Project brief and planning sheet (Google Docs)Project brief and planning sheet (Pages)

End-of-year project (2): make

I can create my pack using text and images.

Materials: Folder of copyright-free images; Word/PowerPoint templateFolder of copyright-free images; Google Docs/Google Slides templateFolder of copyright-free images; Pages/Keynote template

End-of-year project (3): organise

I can save, name and organise my finished work.

Materials: Naming and folder checklist

Showcase and reflection

I can share my work and say what I can now do.

Materials: Reflection prompt sheet; a way to display work (board or Teams)Reflection prompt sheet; a way to display work (board or Google Classroom)Reflection prompt sheet; a way to display work (board or Schoolwork)