Developing digital literacy in primary computing
CO045 Online course
Explore how digital literacy develops across primary computing and discover practical approaches to supporting media literacy, critical thinking and digital inclusion.
Skip to course bookingDigital literacy is about more than using technology. Children need to learn how to access, evaluate and create digital content, while developing the critical thinking skills required to participate confidently in an increasingly digital world.This course explores how digital literacy develops across primary education and how teachers can support pupils with differing levels of digital experience and access to technology. You will consider progression from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, explore the role of media literacy within computing, and develop strategies to help pupils critically evaluate online content.Through practical examples and classroom-focused activities, you will learn how to embed digital literacy across the curriculum and support all pupils to become confident, informed and responsible users of technology.
Who is it for?
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 teachers, primary computing leaders.
Topics covered
- What digital literacy means in primary computing
- Progression in digital literacy across KS1 and KS2
- Supporting pupils with differing digital experiences and access to technology
- Developing media literacy and critical thinking
- Evaluating online content and information
- Embedding digital literacy across the curriculum
- Helping pupils become confident and responsible digital citizens
How long is this course?
This course is approximately 3 hours of self-directed learning.
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Define digital literacy in the context of primary computing
- Identify progression from KS1 to KS2
- Recognise common gaps in pupils' digital knowledge and experience
- Teach media literacy, including misinformation and manipulation
- Support pupils to evaluate online content critically
- Plan opportunities to embed digital literacy across the curriculum, including aligning with citizenship education
- Adapt teaching for pupils with differing digital access and experience
This course is part of Teach primary computing
Teach primary computing
Our nationally recognised qualification will support you to demonstrate your commitment to developing your own practice and to computing as a school subject.
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