Planning a Basic Digital Literacy lesson every week takes time. This Primary 4 Basic Digital Literacy second term lesson note gives you ready-made notes for the whole term, covering the computer interface, file management, digital content creation, online safety and safe internet use. Each week follows the same clear layout, so you can teach with confidence from the first day.

Second Term Scheme of Work

The notes follow the NERDC scheme of work for Primary 4. Here is the full term at a glance:

Weeks 1 to 6

Week	Topic	Content
1	Interface Customization	The computer desktop, icons, wallpaper, taskbar, mouse pointer, sound and brightness settings
2	File Management I	Files and folders, file types, creating folders, renaming, moving, copying and deleting files
3	File Management II	Organising files, folder structure, searching, file properties, sorting, backup basics, USB drives
4	Digital Content Creation I	Using Paint or drawing programs, simple drawings and shapes, colours and brush tools, saving artwork
5	Mid-term examination	Assessment covering Weeks 1 to 4
6	Mid-term break	Holiday

Weeks 7 to 13

Week	Topic	Content
7	Digital Content Creation II	Word processing basics, formatting text, typing simple documents, saving documents with proper names
8	Safety and Protection	Physical and data safety, saving work regularly, password basics, privacy awareness
9	Safe Internet Use I	What the internet is, its uses, web browser basics, educational websites, rules for safe browsing
10	Safe Internet Use II	Internet safety rules, appropriate online behaviour, screen time limits, parental supervision
11	Revision	Review of all topics covered in second term, practical file management exercises
12	Examination	End of second term examination, theory and practical
13	Closing	Report distribution and vacation

Free Sample: Weeks 1 and 2

Read the full lesson notes for the first two weeks below. Every other week uses the same layout.

WEEK 1: Interface Customization

Class: Primary 4   |   Subject: Basic Digital Literacy   |   Duration: 40 minutes

Topic: Interface Customization   |   Sub-topic: Desktop, Icons, Wallpaper, Taskbar, Mouse Pointer, Sound and Brightness Settings

Instructional material

• A working computer (desktop or laptop) connected to a projector or large screen
• A chart showing a labelled computer desktop (icons, wallpaper, taskbar)
• Pictures of different wallpapers and mouse pointers
• Flash cards with the words desktop, icon, wallpaper, taskbar, cursor

Learning objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain what a computer interface is in simple words
• Identify the desktop, icons, wallpaper, and taskbar on a computer screen
• Change the wallpaper or background of a computer
• Arrange or organize icons on the desktop neatly
• Change the mouse pointer and adjust the sound and screen brightness

Entry behaviour / prior knowledge

Pupils have used computers or seen adults use phones and computers. They can switch on a computer, use a mouse to click, and they know that the first screen they see after the computer starts is called the desktop.

Content

What is a Computer Interface?

A computer interface is the part of the computer that we can see and use to talk to the computer. It is like the face of the computer. When you look at the screen, everything you see, the pictures, buttons, and words, is part of the interface. The interface helps us give instructions to the computer easily.

The Desktop

The desktop is the main screen you see after the computer finishes starting. It is called a desktop because it is like the top of a real desk where you keep your books and pencils. On the computer desktop, we keep icons and see the wallpaper and the taskbar.

Parts of the Desktop

• Icons: Small pictures on the desktop. Each icon stands for a program, file, or folder. When you double-click an icon, it opens. Examples are the Recycle Bin icon and the This PC icon
• Wallpaper: The big picture that covers the background of the desktop. It can be a photo, a colour, or a drawing, and it makes the desktop look beautiful
• Taskbar: The long bar, usually at the bottom of the screen. It shows the Start button, open programs, the clock, and the sound icon

How to Change the Wallpaper

• Right-click on an empty part of the desktop
• Click on Personalize
• Click on Background and choose the picture you like
• The new picture will now appear as your wallpaper

Organizing Desktop Icons

A neat desktop helps us find things quickly, just like a tidy school bag. To arrange icons, right-click on an empty part of the desktop, point to Sort by, and choose Name, Size, or Date. You can also click and drag an icon to move it to a new position.

Changing the Mouse Pointer and Cursor

The mouse pointer is the small arrow that moves on the screen when you move the mouse. The cursor is the blinking line that shows where your typing will appear. To change the pointer, open Settings, click Devices, then Mouse, and choose a different pointer size or colour. A bigger pointer is easier to see.

Sound and Screen Brightness

• Sound: Click the speaker icon on the taskbar and move the slider up to make the sound louder or down to make it quieter
• Brightness: Open Settings, click System, then Display, and move the brightness slider. If the screen is too bright, it can hurt your eyes, so choose a level that is comfortable

Lesson presentation

Introduction (Step 1): The teacher switches on the computer and asks pupils to say what they can see on the screen. The teacher writes their answers on the board and tells them that everything they see is called the computer interface.

Explanation (Step 2): The teacher uses the computer and the labelled chart to explain the desktop, icons, wallpaper, and taskbar, then demonstrates how to change the wallpaper, arrange icons, change the mouse pointer, adjust the sound, and control the screen brightness, one step at a time.

Pupil participation (Step 3): Pupils take turns to come forward and practise changing the wallpaper, moving icons, and adjusting the sound and brightness. Other pupils watch and say each step aloud as it is done.

Evaluation and conclusion (Step 4): The teacher asks oral questions on the parts of the desktop and the steps for customization, corrects wrong answers, summarizes the lesson on the board, and gives the assignment.

Lesson evaluation

1. The part of the computer that we see and use to talk to the computer is called the ____

a. interface   b. engine   c. charger   d. printer

2. The main screen we see after the computer starts is called the ____

a. desktop   b. keyboard   c. mouse   d. speaker

3. Small pictures on the desktop that stand for programs or files are called ____

a. icons   b. crayons   c. letters   d. games

4. The big background picture on the desktop is called the ____

a. wallpaper   b. curtain   c. poster   d. photo album

5. The long bar at the bottom of the screen that shows the Start button and the clock is the ____

a. taskbar   b. ruler   c. scroll bar   d. title bar

6. To change the wallpaper, we right-click on the desktop and choose ____

a. Personalize   b. Delete   c. Shut down   d. Print

7. The small arrow that moves when we move the mouse is called the ____

a. pointer   b. pencil   c. eraser   d. stylus

8. To make the computer sound louder, we click the ____ icon on the taskbar

a. speaker   b. battery   c. clock   d. folder

Theory

1. Explain the meaning of a computer interface in your own words.
2. List the three main parts of the computer desktop and say what each one does.

Assignment

• Drawing: Draw a computer desktop and label the icons, the wallpaper, and the taskbar.
• Written: Write two reasons why it is good to arrange the icons on your desktop neatly.
• Oral/Written: Ask an adult at home to show you how they change the brightness on their phone or computer. Write down one step you learnt.

WEEK 2: File Management I

Class: Primary 4   |   Subject: Basic Digital Literacy   |   Duration: 40 minutes

Topic: File Management I   |   Sub-topic: Files, Folders, File Types, Creating, Renaming, Moving, Copying and Deleting Files

Instructional material

• A computer with sample files (a document, a picture, a music file, and a video)
• Real paper files and a folder or envelope to compare with computer files and folders
• A chart showing common file icons (Word document, picture, music, video)
• Flash cards with the words file, folder, rename, copy, delete, Recycle Bin

Learning objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain what a file and a folder are
• Mention four types of files: documents, pictures, videos, and music
• Create a new folder and give it a good name
• Rename, move, and copy files from one place to another
• Delete a file and explain what the Recycle Bin does

Entry behaviour / prior knowledge

In Week 1, pupils learnt about the desktop and icons. They have also seen their teachers and parents keep papers inside real folders and files at home and in school offices.

Content

What is a File?

A file is anything that is saved on a computer. A story you type, a picture you draw, a song, or a video are all files. Every file has a name so that we can find it easily. A file on the computer is like one sheet of paper with your work on it.

Types of Files

• Documents: files that contain typed words, like letters, stories, and lesson notes
• Pictures: files that contain photos and drawings
• Videos: files that contain moving pictures with sound, like cartoons
• Music: files that contain songs and sounds that we can listen to

What is a Folder?

A folder is a place on the computer where we keep files together. It is like a school bag or an envelope that holds many papers. Folders help us keep our files neat so we can find them quickly. A folder can even contain other smaller folders inside it.

How to Create a New Folder

• Right-click on an empty part of the desktop or inside a window
• Point to New, then click Folder
• Type a name for the folder, for example My School Work
• Press the Enter key to finish

Naming and Renaming Files

A good file name tells us what is inside the file. For example, My Story is a better name than Document1. To rename a file, right-click on the file, click Rename, type the new name, and press Enter.

Moving and Copying Files

• Moving a file takes it from one place to another; the file leaves the old place. Right-click the file, click Cut, open the new folder, right-click and click Paste
• Copying a file makes another one that is exactly the same; the file stays in the old place and also appears in the new place. Right-click the file, click Copy, open the new folder, right-click and click Paste

Deleting Files and the Recycle Bin

When we do not need a file again, we can delete it. Right-click the file and click Delete. The deleted file goes into the Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin is like a dustbin on the computer. If you delete a file by mistake, you can open the Recycle Bin and restore it. If you empty the Recycle Bin, the files inside are gone completely, so always be careful before deleting.

Lesson presentation

Introduction (Step 1): The teacher shows the class a real paper folder with papers inside and asks pupils what it is used for. The teacher explains that the computer also has files and folders that work the same way.

Explanation (Step 2): The teacher uses the computer to show a document, a picture, a music file, and a video, and explains each file type, then demonstrates how to create a folder, rename a file, move and copy files, delete a file, and restore it from the Recycle Bin.

Pupil participation (Step 3): Pupils take turns to create a folder with their name, rename a practice file, copy it into their folder, delete a practice file, and restore it from the Recycle Bin while the class says the steps aloud.

Evaluation and conclusion (Step 4): The teacher asks oral questions on files, folders, and the Recycle Bin, corrects mistakes, summarizes the main points on the board, and gives the assignment.

Lesson evaluation

1. Anything that is saved on a computer, such as a story or a picture, is called a ____

a. file   b. wire   c. battery   d. screen

2. A place on the computer where we keep many files together is called a ____

a. folder   b. cupboard   c. drawer   d. locker

3. A file that contains typed words like a letter or a story is a ____ file

a. document   b. music   c. video   d. game

4. A cartoon with moving pictures and sound saved on a computer is a ____ file

a. video   b. document   c. drawing   d. text

5. To give a file a new name, we right-click the file and choose ____

a. Rename   b. Print   c. Shut down   d. Play

6. When we ____ a file, it appears in the new place and also stays in the old place

a. copy   b. delete   c. close   d. hide

7. Deleted files first go into the ____

a. Recycle Bin   b. keyboard   c. printer   d. taskbar

8. To bring back a file we deleted by mistake, we open the Recycle Bin and click ____

a. Restore   b. Empty   c. Shut down   d. Copy

Theory

1. Explain the difference between a file and a folder.
2. List the four types of files and give one example of each.

Assignment

• Drawing: Draw a folder icon and a Recycle Bin icon and colour them.
• Written: Write the difference between moving a file and copying a file.
• Oral/Written: Think of three good folder names you can use to keep your school work, your pictures, and your music. Write them down.

Weeks 3 to 13 (Locked)

The remaining weeks are in the full lesson note. Each one has objectives, content, the four-step lesson presentation, evaluation questions, theory questions and an assignment.

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• Evaluation questions, theory questions and an assignment each week
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