This is an introduction to Using Technology for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides.

The resource is intended to introduce students to the concept of technology, including:

• Recognising technology, e.g. in the kitchen, living room, bathroom, garden, at the shop, for enjoyment, in the classroom, at work, in healthcare
• Technology symbols, e.g. on remote control, appliances, mobile phone, online video, shopping categories
• Using technology safely

These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:

(UT1) Identify technology in common use

(UT2) Identify the symbols on familiar technological devices, e.g. on/off switch, temperature symbols

(UT3) Use simple technological equipment for home/personal and workplace/educational use, requiring up to two functions, e.g. household appliance, telephone, swipe/clock system

(UT4) Pay attention to safe practice

Topics include:

What is technology?

• Materials
• Technology in the home
• Technology out and about
• Technology for entertainment
• Technology for learning
• Old and new technology
• Social media
• Icons and symbols

Can this resource be used online?

Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.

What is included?

None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teacher slides and vocab cards.

All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides, teacher preparation table and teacher verification records.

Student worksheets - 177 Pages

Teaching slides - 75