Word Processing Skills – Stage 1 Digital Technologies Unit

Set your students up for digital success with this beginner-friendly Word Processing Skills unit designed for Stage 1 learners! Perfect for early primary classrooms, this unit introduces students to essential typing and formatting skills using Google Docs and Google Classroom.

Through explicit instruction, hands-on tasks, and guided digital learning, students will

• Log in and navigate Google Classroom
• Use key keyboard functions (space bar, Shift, punctuation marks, arrow keys)
• Format text using basic tools (highlighting, font changes, layout)
• Apply punctuation and structure in simple digital texts

Each week, students are assigned engaging word processing tasks via Google Classroom, allowing them to practise digital skills in a meaningful, structured way. The unit culminates in:

• A teacher assessment
• A student self-assessment
• A completed stapled Word Processing Booklet showcasing their learning journey

By the end of the unit, students will confidently open, edit, and present short written tasks using appropriate layout and formatting—building essential digital literacy from the ground up.

This resource aligns with the NSW English outcome EN1-HANDW-01 and supports the development of ICT capabilities in young learners.