TECHNOLOGY AROUND US
I have a screen and you can use me to call, text, take photos and browse the internet.
A smartphone
I let you talk to someone who is far away by hearing their voice.
A telephone
You type me into a search engine when you want to find information.
A search term
Before smartphones, people commonly used me to make calls from home.
landline telephone
Before sharing someone else's photo online, you should ask for their ______.
Permission
I have many keys and help you type letters and numbers into a computer.
A keyboard
I allow people in different places to see and talk to each other using a camera and microphone.
A video call
I am a tiny square made of black and white patterns that you can scan with a phone.
QR CODE
People used me to send short written messages quickly before digital messaging became common.
A telegram
You should never share another person's private information without their ______.
Consent/Permission
I am a device that lets you move a pointer around a computer screen. I am named after a small animal.
A mouse
I am a short digital message that you can send to another person.
A text message
I store your files, photos and other information online so you can access them from different devices.
A cloud storage
People once sent handwritten messages over long distances using me.
A letter
If a message online makes you angry, it is usually better to stop and ______ before replying.
think
I can print words and pictures from a computer onto paper.
A printer
I allow people to share photos, videos, ideas and messages with others online.
Social media
Two people can read the same message but understand it in different ways. What does this show?
A perspective
Today, instead of waiting days for a letter, we can send information almost instantly using me.
Internet
If you see information online that seems surprising, you should check whether it is ______ before sharing it.
True/accurate
I can show information, videos and pictures from a computer on a large screen.
A projector
I help people connect and exchange information instantly, even when they are in different countries.
Internet
Information found online should be checked before we believe or share it. What skill are we using?
A critical thinking
Think about letters, telephones, email, smartphones and video calls. What do they all help people do?
Using technology in a respectful, safe and thoughtful way demonstrates what quality?
Responsibility