Basic 5 Computing Term 1 Week 3 Lesson Plan

Show learners pictures or short videos on current trends of technology in the world. Have learners talk about the trends of technology and how they are going to apply it in their everyday lives.

Guide learners to type using; -top row keys (Q, W, E, R, and T keys for the left-hand and Y, U, I, O, and P keys for the right-hand), -bottom row keys (Z, X, C, V, and B keys for the left-hand and N, M, comma, period, and forward slash keys for the right-hand), -numerical pad (1, 2, 3, ...9. etc.) Guide learners to list the features of the desktop and identify its functions. Guide learners to recall what has been learnt in previous classes and ask leading questions, use scenarios to help learners identify the difference between the types of computers, their advantages and disadvantages. For this activity, learners use desktop computer, keyboard and mouse to practise the specified clicking and typing skills directly on the equipment.

Form groups and have learners to summarize the important points of the lesson. Learners can pose questions for clarity if they don’t understand