Physical
This is the language related to gestures - what you do to interact with digital devices such as clicking, tapping, or swiping.
The physical language of our devices can be confusing, but there are often similarities that make them easier to understand. For example, a single click of a computer mouse translates to a short tap on a touch screen; a right click of a computer mouse translates to a long tap on a touch screen.
Here is a video that shows in the importance of understanding physical language, for example "tapping" and "swiping."
Video link: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/practice-area/tapping-and-swiping
If you prefer reading about "tapping" and "swiping", you can download the printable guide. here: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/pluginfile.php/86773/mod_resource/content/4/index.html
Do you have a smart device? Scroll to the fun activity at the bottom of this screen for interactive practicing here: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/practice-area/tapping-and-swiping#print-the-guide
What is a Mouse?
Find out more information about what a "mouse" is, while also enjoying some interactive games.
Try it out!
Here are some games to practice on either a laptop/computer or smartphones/tablets focusing on how to tap, swipe, click, drag and drop, zoom, and double click!