Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: Computer Introduction
Performance Objective:
After completing this lesson the student will be able to demonstrate the basic operations of a
computer system.
Specific Objectives:
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The student will identify desktop applications.
The student will indentify various files types.
The student will distinguish files from folders.
The student will indentify various file storage methods.
The student will demonstrate proper use of search feature.
The student will indentify computer operating systems.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.42 (c)(20)(A)
…manage computer operations…
130.42 (c)(20)(B)
…apply basic commands of operating system software…
130.42 (c)(20)(C)
…employ desktop operating skills…
130.42 (c)(20)(D)
…manage file storage…
130.42 (c)(20)(E)
…apply appropriate file and disk management techniques…
130.42 (c)(20)(F)
…differentiate between files and directories…
130.42 (c)(20)(G)
…determine file organization…
130.42 (c)(20)(H)
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…use system utilities for file management…
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English:
110.31 (c)(21)(B)
… organize information gathered from multiple sources to create a variety of graphics and
forms…
110.31 (c)(22)(B)
…evaluate the relevance of information to the topic and determine the reliability, validity, and
accuracy of sources (including Internet sources) by examining their authority and objectivity…
110.31 (c)(23)(C)
… uses graphics and illustrations to help explain concepts where appropriate
110.31 (c)(23)(D)
… uses a variety of evaluative tools (e.g., self-made rubrics, peer reviews, teacher and expert
evaluations) to examine the quality of the research…
Teacher Preparation:
This lesson is designed to introduce the student to some basic operations of the computer. This
lesson takes the assumption that a student is not familiar with a computer. This lesson is
designed for the use of a personal computer utilizing a windows operating system of XP or
higher. This lesson should be altered to accommodate the amount of computers or the access
that the student would have to the computer. It should also be accommodated to the amount of
control the teacher would have over the content on the computer.
Teacher will review the terms in the outline, PowerPoint and handouts to become familiar with
lesson.
Teacher should locate and evaluate various files and folders on the computer/computer lab
before lesson.
Teacher should develop and alter the appropriate number and criteria for scenarios (handout
sample) for their class.
References:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/windows-xp
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
Utilize search engine for various tutorials or template files to use with lesson.
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Instructional Aids:
1. Display for PowerPoint, websites, pictures
2. Reference books (Windows books, XP, Vista, Windows 7 books, etc.)
3. Reference websites
Materials Needed:
1. Printer paper
2. Computer Scenario handouts
Student results can be printed and displayed for discussion at the end of lesson.
Equipment Needed:
1. Board to display student work
2. Tape or magnets to hold up results
Learner Preparation:
Discuss computer/computer lab rules and guidelines.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SHOW: Throughout the introduction, show pictures of different computers or storage devices.
Allow students to ask questions and discuss about pictures if they are unclear or curious.
ASK: Does anyone have a computer at home? Do you use it frequently?
SAY: Computers started out being very large and very expensive. Now, many families and
households have a computer and use it quite frequently. In fact, many people rely on their
computers for many things.
ASK: The computer is a rather complex machine. How is it that we are able to interact and use
this machine?
SAY: The computer itself is an actual machine just like a car or coffee maker, but it has
software located on it that allows us to interact and utilize the computer for various purposes.
Let’s take a look at this software and how to interact with the computer.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
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Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in
conjunction with the following outline.
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Outline
Notes to Instructor
I. Cover the concept of the computer and desktop.
Use PowerPoint and
websites as aid.
II. Cover the concept of file, folders and their
management and organization.
Use PowerPoint and
websites as aid.
III. Demonstrate how to navigate some of the
computers desktop operations.
Use computer and
projector as aid.
IV. Demonstrate how to create files and folders and
reorganize them.
Use computer and
projector as aid.
V. Explain that each student (or groups) are to
complete the computer scenario sheets that they
were assigned.
This is where the most
time will be used. Give
a definite stop time to
allow for discussion
and evaluation.
Evaluation or
additional research
can even be
homework assignment
if class time does not
allow.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Assign groups (if needed)
Hand out computer scenarios
Cover scenario criteria
Give time for independent work and
observation
E. Refocus class for discussion and findings
VI. Discuss with students their findings.
Allow students to lead
discussions. Point out
interesting points,
difficulties, types of
files found, etc.
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Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Teacher will demonstrate to students some of the basic criteria created for computer scenario.
Teacher will distribute various computer scenarios to students for their independent practice.
Optional: Students can be broken into small teams or groups for this exercise.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will have time to complete the criteria given on the scenarios.
This is an excellent time for teacher to observe students and document with camera or other
device. This type of documentation is important for displays or reference.
(Depending on given educational setting, teacher may have to physically observe students’
behavior on the computer or utilize monitoring software if located within a lab environment.)
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: Was the organization of information easy to navigate?
Question: Do you understand how good organization makes jobs easier?
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Instructor should observe the students’ independent practice time and note the issues or
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questions that arise. These should be addressed or brought up during summary time.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Student can receive grade for completing the assigned computer scenario.
Student can receive grade for active participation.
(Print screens are an easy way to capture the screen and document a student’s progress)
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
This lesson could be expanded into a longer time frame project. Students could be given longer
more complicated scenarios.
Students could be given more stringent criteria.
Student could be asked to create material for the internet.
Student could be asked to find and alter materials from the internet.
Student could be asked to apply criteria to networks and networked files. (If network available)
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Principles of Architecture and Construction Computer Introduction Handout Vocabulary: Operating System: is an interface between hardware and user which is responsible for the management and coordination of activities and the sharing of the resources of the computer that acts as a host for computing applications run on the machine Interface: a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system Hard Drive: is a non‐volatile storage device that stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces. File Backup: a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device File Organization: an organized structure for arranging or classifying digital files Desktop: the area of the screen in graphical user interface against which icons and windows appear Graphic User Interface: a user interface based on graphics (icons and pictures and menus) instead of text; uses a mouse as well as a keyboard Files: is a block of arbitrary information, or resource for storing information Folders: is a virtual container within a digital file system, in which groups of computer files and other folders can be kept and organized. Sample Scenario: Student can change or create folders Student can rename folders Student can rename folders to alter organization Student can change or create files (Word, Excel, Text, etc.) Student can rename files Student can rename files to alter organization Student can organize view of files by name, date modified, type, size, etc. Student can utilize search engine to find files, pictures, video, etc. UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Student can copy files and folders from one location to another Student can copy multiple files and folders utilizing the shift and/or control function Student can utilize basic quick key commands (Ctrl+C = Copy, Ctrl+V = Paste, etc.) Student can change/adjust resolution Student could open file from template then resave in certain format and certain location Student can organize windows on screen by using taskbar Student can create, delete and utilize taskbar quicklaunch icons Student can create, edit, delete and reposition desktop icons Student can change or create desktop themes Student can download and utilize desktop themes Student can change or create desktop backgrounds Student can download and utilize desktop backgrounds Student can delete folders, files and restore from recycle bin Student can create shortcuts for desktop Student can change mouse icons Student can change or create screen savers Student can download and utilize screen savers Student can change or create windows sounds Student can download and utilize window sounds Student can create and extract a zip file Student can change view style of windows explorer Student can rename files and folders Student can rename multiple files at once Student can change file types Student can change association properties of files Student can minimize windows Student can maximize windows Student can tile windows horizontally and vertically Student can print document Student can switch default printers and print Student can print screen UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Rubric Template
Task Statement: __Computer Introduction_______
Task Assignment: _______________________________________
Criteria Concepts/Skills to be Assessed
Creating directories
Novice
1
Developing
2
Criteria Categories
(Novice to Exemplary)
Accomplished
3
Exemplary
4
(Possible 4 points)
No understanding and
did not follow directions
for lesson
Understood and
followed some
directions for lessons
Understood and
followed most
directions for lesson
Understood and
followed all directions
for lesson
Saving files
Is not able to save files
Improperly saves files
Properly saves files
Accurately saves files
with naming
conventions
Is not able to navigate
computer operating
system
Improperly navigated
computer operating
system
Properly navigated
computer operating
system
Accurately and
effectively navigated
computer operating
system
Is not able alter
desktop environment
Improperly altered
desktop environment
Properly altered
desktop environment
Accurately and
effectively altered
desktop environment
Students did not satisfy
any scenario criteria
Students satisfied
some scenario criteria
Students satisfied most
scenario criteria
Students accurately
satisfied scenario
criteria
(Possible 4 points)
Navigate operating system
(Possible 4 points)
Alter desktop environment
(Possible 4 points)
Satisfied scenario criteria
(dependant on teacher scenario)
(Possible 4 points)
Total Points: 20
A = 20 – 17 points
B = 16 – 13 points
C = 12 – 9 points
D = 8 – 5 points
F = 4 – 0 points
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Points
Earned