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Basic 8 Computing Term 1 Week 5 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Computing
Class: Basic 8
Component 1
File Management Techniques
Topic: Explore the use of the Charms bar
| Strand: Introduction To Computing | Sub-strand: File Management Techniques |
| Indicator: B8.1.1.2.1 Explore the use of the Charms bar | Content Standard: B8.1.1.2. Demonstrate the use of the Desktop features. |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can explore the use of the Charms bar | T.L.R.(s): Desktop computer, Mouse, Printed Windows desktop screenshot |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning phase1_starter (5mins) Revise with learners to review their understanding in the previous lesson. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Desktop computer; Mouse; Printed Windows desktop screenshot. Learners inspect the hardware and printed examples, then operate or compare them during the computing task below. Main (35mins) Using pictures and charts, guide learners to identify and describe what a charms bar is. A charm bar is a universal toolbar in the windows 8 operating system that can be accessed from anywhere no matter what you are doing or what application you are running.
In groups, have learners explore the options on the charms bar. When activated, the charms bar contains 5 different buttons; - Search - Share - Start - Devices - Settings Engage learners to identify the icons in the Charms bar Guide learners to describe features of the Charms bar icons.
Assessment What is a charms bar? Identify and explain the options on the charms bar? Name any five icons on the charms bar. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Reflection (10mins) Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. |
Component 2
File Management Techniques
Topic: Practice file management techniques (Drive Management)
| Strand: Introduction To Computing | Sub-strand: File Management Techniques |
| Indicator: B8.1.1.2.2. Practice file management techniques (Drive Management) | Content Standard: B8.1.1.2. Demonstrate the use of the Desktop features. |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can demonstrate file management techniques | T.L.R.(s): Desktop computer, USB flash drive, Printed file-folder screenshot |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Share performance indicators and introduce the lesson. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Desktop computer; USB flash drive; Printed file-folder screenshot. Learners inspect the hardware and printed examples, then operate or compare them during the computing task below.
brainstorm learners to explain key terms in the lesson. - Disk defragmentation – is the process of reorganizing the data stored on the hard drive so that related pieces of data are put back together. - File compression – is a data compression method in which the logical size of a file is reduced to save disk space for easier and faster transmission over a network or the internet. - Disk Partitioning – is the creation of one or more regions on secondary storage, so that each region can be managed separately.
Demonstrate the file management techniques such as defragmentation, compression of files, etc.
Engage learners to explore ways of partitioning a hard disk.
Guide learners to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of compressing files and disk defragmentation.
Assessment 1. Define the following; i. Disk defragmentation ii. File compression iii. Disk partitioning 2. State three advantages and disadvantages of compressing files | Phase 3plenary / reflections Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson. |
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