Tech basics - understanding the digital world
This assembly helps students understand some of the basic technologies behind the apps and websites they use every day, including algorithms, cookies and app permissions.
About this resource
This informative assembly, created by Blackout Education, helps students build a stronger understanding of the technology that powers the digital world. It explores key concepts such as algorithms, cookies, app permissions and how websites and apps collect and use data, giving students the knowledge they need to navigate the internet with greater confidence. Through clear explanations and relatable examples, students learn how digital technologies influence the content they see, the choices they make and the information they share online. The assembly encourages critical thinking about privacy, personal data and digital footprints, helping young people become more informed and responsible digital citizens. Ideal for schools and educators, this assembly supports digital literacy by demystifying everyday technology and empowering students to make safer, smarter decisions when using apps, websites and online services.