Technology



At the Grade 6 level, technology learning focuses on understanding how digital tools work, how information is created and shared, and how technology can be used responsibly to solve real-world problems. Students move beyond simply using technology and begin to understand the systems, logic, and impact behind it.

Digital Citizenship & Online Safety

Students learn how to use common digital tools effectively to create, organize, and present information.

Key Concepts


  • Creating and editing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets
  • Formatting text for clarity and readability
  • Organizing files and folders logically
  • Using cloud-based tools for saving and sharing work

Practice Examples

  • Create a short research document with headings, images, and references
  • Design a simple slideshow to explain a science topic
  • Organize school files into folders by subject and date

Digital tools are essential for school, future careers, and everyday communication. Learning to use them well builds efficiency, clarity, and confidence.

Introduction to Coding and Computational Thinking

What Students Learn


Students are introduced to coding concepts that teach them how computers follow instructions and how problems can be solved step by step.

Key Concepts

  • Algorithms (clear, step-by-step instructions)
  • Sequencing (order matters in code)
  • Loops (repeating actions)
  • Conditionals (if–then decisions)
  • Debugging (finding and fixing errors)

Practice Examples

  • Write an algorithm for a daily task (e.g., making a sandwich)
  • Use block-based coding tools to create animations or games
  • Identify and fix errors in simple code sequences

Coding develops logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and persistence — skills that apply far beyond programming.

Internet, Networks, and How Information Travels

Students learn:


Students explore how the internet works and how information moves between devices.

Key Concepts

  • Difference between the internet and the web
  • How devices connect through networks
  • Basic idea of servers, browsers, and data transfer
  • Understanding Wi-Fi, wired connections, and mobile networks

Practice Examples

  • Trace what happens when you search for a website
  • Compare online vs. offline tools
  • Identify devices that rely on networks to function

Understanding how information travels helps students become informed users rather than passive consumers of technology.

Online Safety, Digital Citizenship, and Ethics

What Students Learn


Students learn how to behave responsibly and safely in digital spaces.

Key Concepts

  • Protecting personal information
  • Creating strong passwords
  • Recognizing scams, phishing, and misleading content
  • Respectful communication online
  • Understanding digital footprints and online permanence

Practice Examples

  • Identify what information should never be shared online
  • Analyze examples of safe vs. unsafe online behavior
  • Discuss how online actions can affect others

Responsible digital citizenship protects students and helps create safer, more respectful online communities.

Evaluating Online Information and Media Literacy

Students learn:


Students develop skills to judge the reliability and accuracy of online information.

Key Concepts

  • Difference between facts, opinions, and misinformation
  • Identifying trustworthy sources
  • Understanding bias in media
  • Checking multiple sources before accepting information

Practice Examples

  • Compare two websites on the same topic for reliability
  • Identify signs of unreliable information
  • Practice citing credible online sources

Media literacy helps students think critically, avoid misinformation, and make informed decisions.

Technology and Problem Solving

What Students Learn


Students explore how technology can be used to solve real-world problems.

Key Concepts

  • Identifying a problem
  • Choosing appropriate technological tools
  • Testing solutions and improving them
  • Understanding limitations of technology

Practice Examples

  • Design a digital solution for organizing schoolwork
  • Use technology to collect and analyze simple data
  • Propose a technology-based solution to a community issue

Technology is most powerful when used purposefully to solve problems and improve lives.

Responsible Use of Technology and Screen Time

What Students Learn


Students reflect on how technology affects learning, health, and relationships.

Key Concepts

  • Balancing screen time with other activities
  • Using technology as a learning tool, not just entertainment
  • Understanding the physical and mental impacts of excessive screen use

Practice Examples

  • Track daily screen time and reflect on usage
  • Identify productive vs. non-productive technology use
  • Create a personal technology balance plan

Healthy technology habits support focus, well-being, and long-term success.

"Everyone should learn how to program... it teaches you how to think" — Steve Jobs