Sample Lesson: Basic Computer Skills

Instructor: Jerry H. Yamashita, M.Ed.
Lesson Title: Basic Computer Skills, Lesson 1: Devices and Computer Log On
Content Area/Level:
  • Digital Literacy
  • English Language Development, Multilevel
Objectives:
  • Log on and shut off a computer using the correct buttons and process.
  • See differences between different types of computers/devices
  • Recognize common parts of different computers and their purposes.
  • Become more familiar with the computer on which we are working. ​​
Pre Planning
​​Big Idea(s): 
  • Distinguish between different types of devices.
  • Identify specific computer hardware.
  • Log on to​ ​and shut down a computer.
  • Identify types of mice: mouse and touchpad. 
​Essential Questions:
  • “How do I turn on my computer?”
  • ​“What is the name of this part?”
  • “What does it do?” ​​
Lesson Opening: Introduce class to GCFLearnFree.org and watch the first video together. After the video, ask learners to take out their notebooks. Display graphic of three devices on the ActivPanel (​desktop​, ​laptop,​ ​tablet​). Write the sentence frames below:
  • I have used a ______.
  • I have never used a ______.
Give learners time to state the sentences to a partner regarding prior device use. Have learners turn and talk and then share out answers. 
Lesson Body: Display graphics of computer parts on the ActivPanel. Ask students to identify parts and describe what they do.
  • The ​power button​ turns on a computer.
  • The ​mouse​/touchpad​ moves the cursor.
  • The ​home button​ brings you to the home screen of a ​tablet​ or phone.
  • The ​keyboard​ is a place to type on the computer.
  • The ​monitor​/screen​ shows information from a ​desktop​ or ​laptop​.
  • The ​system unit​ is the brain of the computer.
  • The ​touch screen​ is a place to see and click on a ​tablet​ or phone.
  • The ​charging port​ plugs in to charge the battery of the computer. 
Students will use the Learning Upgrade app to practice digital literacy skills. Students will already be familiar with the platform as it is regularly used for supplemental instruction. When students are ready, direct them to the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment to conduct a formative assessment.
Closing: Students will use Badgr, a digital badging platform, to create an account "backpack" where they can store their Northstar badges once they pass. This is way to display evidence of content mastery and can also be shared to social media and with others via links.
Materials/Online Resources:

References

Catapano, J. (2020). Technology in the classroom: Using an appsmash. TeachHUB. https://www.teachhub.com/technology-classroom-using-appsmash#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAppsmash%E2%80%9D%20is%20the%20trendy%20term,for%20further%20modification%20and%20enhancement.

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