Improving mouse skills

Developing mouse sills by learning how to log in and navigate around a computer while creating digital artwork.

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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will know how to:

  • Use computers more purposefully
  • Log in and navigate around a computer
  • Drag, drop, click and control a cursor using a mouse
  • Use software tools to create art on the computer

Suggested prior learning

Computing systems and networks 1: Using a computer

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Logging in

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Lesson 2: Click and drag skills

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Lesson 3: Drawing shapes

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Lesson 4: Drawing a story

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Lesson 5: Self-portrait

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Key skills

  • Learning how
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Key knowledge

To know:

  • Log
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Key vocabulary

account

click

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Equipment list

Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.

This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)

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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected

  • Sketchpad
  • Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
  • Digital device (internet-enabled) ×15
  • Individual or class logins ×1
  • Mirrors ×15
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Cross-curricular links

RSE: Online safety

Maths: Geometry – properties of shapes

English: Reading – comprehension

 

 

 

 

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Computing systems and networks 1: What is a computer?

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