COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT

YEAR 3

Learning Area 1. Computer Lab Plan 1.1 Lab Plan

Learning Outcomes

Suggested Learning Activities

1.1.1 Draft the lab plan 1.1.2 Identify objects in the plan 1.2.1 State the layout arrangement of the workstations in the lab plan

Draft the layout of the computer lab plan. Label the objects in the plan. Teacher asks the function of the computer lab plan in detail.

1.2 Lab Plan Arrangement

2. Computer Lab Organisation 2.1 Organisation Structure 2.1.1 Draw the lab organisation chart 2.1.2 State the importance of lab organisation structure 2.1.3 Print the organisation chart 2.2 Timetable and Duty Roster 2.2.1 Practise punctual attendance according to the timetable 2.2.2 Follow the duty roster Draw the lab organisation structure using suitable software. Brainstorming pupils roles in the organisation. Print the organisation chart with the teachers guidance. Brainstorming the importance of the timetable and the duty roster. Discuss the importance of each duty.

3. Computer Lab Log Book 3.1 Computer Log Book 3.1.1 Record computer usage in the log book 3.1.2 State the importance of writing the usage details

Record the computer usage in the computer log book. Brainstorming the importance of the log book usage.

COMPUTER HARDWARE
Learning Area 1. Monitor 1.1 Monitor Adjustment Learning Outcomes

YEAR 3
Suggested Learning Activities

1.1.1 Adjust the monitor according to pupils eye level 2.1.1 Know how to use the Print Screen, Num Lock and Esc keys 2.1.2 Know when to use the Print Screen, Num Lock and Esc keys

2. Keyboard 2.1 a) b) c) Key functions Print Screen Num Lock (Number Lock) Esc (Escape)

Show how to adjust the monitor. Talk about the suitable level of the monitor to pupils. Use Print Screen to capture the active display and paste it in document or graphic utility.

3. Mouse 3.1 Highlight 4. Computer Peripherals 4.1 Printer 3.1.1 Click and drag to highlight text 4.1.1 State the various types of printers 4.1.2 Print tasks Highlight font, font size, and colour to change. Show pictures of various types of printers. Example: dot matrix, bubble jet, laser jet and laser printer. Print documents with teachers guidance.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Learning Area 1. Operating System 1.1 Icon 1.1.1 Rearrange the icons on the desktop: a) Arrange icons freely b) Arrange Icons By Name c) Arrange Icons By Size d) Arrange Icons By Type Learning Outcomes

YEAR 3
Suggested Learning Activities

Demonstrate the use of pop-up menu to arranging the icons. Pupils rearrange the icons freely, By Name, By Size or By Type. Explains the differences between Arrange Icons Freely, By Name, By Size and By Type.

2. Text Utility 2.1 Format a) Bold (B) b) Italic (I) c) Underline (U) 2.2 Page Setup 2.2.1 Change the orientation of a page a) Portrait b) Landscape 2.1.1 Use Bold, Italic and Underline in text 2.1.2 State the function of the three formatting features Make sentence or sentences using all three formatting features. - shortcut icons in the toolbar - Format Menu in the Menu bar Edit text using; - shortcut icons in the toolbar - Format Menu in the Menu bar Show pupils how they can emphasise text using the three features. Print the document with the different page orientations.

3. Presentation Application 3.1 Interface 3.1.1 Open the presentation application 3.1.2 Identify the presentation application interface a) Toolbars 3.2 Standard Toolbar a) New b) Save c) Open 3.2.1 Open and Save new presentation : a) Hard Disk b) Diskette 3.2.2 Open the saved file 3.3 Drawing Toolbar a) Text Box b) Insert Clip Art c) Insert New Slide 3.3.1 Create a slide using: a) Insert Text b) Insert Clip Art 3.3.2 Add a new slide(s) Explain the function of toolbar.

Use default design to create a simple presentation. Open and save a new presentation under a new name. Create a simple presentation about oneself with text and clip art by using appropriate presentation element.