Year 3 · Autumn 1 · Week 5 of 30
Introducing OneDriveIntroducing Google DriveIntroducing iCloud Drive
Objective 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.
Suggested 30-minute plan
A shape to adapt — not a script. Reorder, extend or trim to suit your class.
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Connect5 min
Recap last week and share today’s goal: “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.”. Show a quick example of introducing OneDriveintroducing Google Driveintroducing iCloud Drive to hook interest and check what pupils already know.
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Teach & model8 min
Model the key steps on the board using OneDriveGoogle DriveiCloud Drive. Think aloud, name the buttons and menus, and show one common mistake and how to fix it.
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Practise13 min
Pupils work on today’s task — introducing OneDriveintroducing Google Driveintroducing iCloud Drive — using OneDriveGoogle DriveiCloud Drive. Use the prepared 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. Circulate, prompt against the success criteria, and pair finishers with pupils who need support.
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Review & reflect4 min
Pupils check their work against the “I can…” objective, save and tidy up, then share one thing that went well and one to improve. Preview next week.
Adapting for your class
Support
Pre-open the app and any files, give a printed step-by-step, and pair with a confident partner. Keep the focus on the core “I can…”.
Challenge
Ask pupils to add an extra feature, explain the steps back to the class, or help a partner who is stuck.