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Module 1 Learning
the basics
DKFLYER Task 1 My desktop
Notes
Notes
Lesson Description
1. Preparation
Create a poor screen resolution as an exercise and
adjust the volume to zero.
2. Investigation - Implementation
Hand out the “K.4.1.3_Worksheet_1.docx”. Ask them
to choose a resolution that they find satisfactory.
They can use 4.1.3 screen settings book’s manual
for guidance.
Overview dangers.
The general purpose of this lesson is for the First ask them a series of questions like:
students to learn not only what malware is and • “What is a worm?”
how it works, but also to use and update antivirus • “Do you know what spyware and adware is?”
programs in order to protect their computer from • “How can we protect our computer from a virus?”
dangers. Separate students into groups of 3-4 people.
3. Development
Objectives Urge them to discover ways to protect their
• To learn how to protect your computer from computers from these dangers on their own.
malware. Then hand out the “K.4.1.4_Worksheet_1.docx”
• To learn how important it is to make a backup. and ask them to do the activity, where they have
to select the correct answer without using the
Skills Student’s Book as guide. Encourage discussion
• To update an antivirus program. amongst students in order to exchange ideas. In
• To protect their computer from malware. this activity make students think and guess what a
virus is and how it works.
What is needed 4. Implementation
Resources Then hand out the “K.4.1.4_Worksheet_2.docx” .
• Digital Kids Flyer Student’s Book Ask them to find and open the file “Picture of the
• K.4.1.4_Worksheet_1.docx day” on the Desktop, which is a virus-like program.
• K.4.1.4_Worksheet_2.docx Students must describe how they feel about this
• K.4.1.4_Worksheet_3.docx threat and write down their thoughts. The aim of
• K.4.1.4_Worksheet_4.docx this activity is to discover what a computer virus is
• K.4.1.4_Worksheet_5.docx and how it can harm our computer and its files.
• K.4.1.4_Evaluation_Sheet.docx Hand out the “K.4.1.4_Worksheet_3.docx”. Before
• pptx file “Virus and protection” students start the activity, make sure that an
• exe file “Picture of the day” antivirus program is installed on all computers. In
Tools & Equipment this activity students will learn what an antivirus
• An antivirus program program is, how it works and how to update it. Ask
• A projector them to follow the steps on the worksheet, using
the Student’s Book, Module 1, Task 4 (Protect my
Learning difficulties computer) as a guide.
1. What is malware? Before scanning, mention that by doing this the
You need to mention what malware is. Students antivirus program can safely find and fix any
might not know that malware is a harmful type problems. Make sure that students execute the
of software. You can mention the different types correct commands in order to update the antivirus
of malware: viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and program and scan the computers. Point out that it
adware. is very important to update the antivirus program
2. Harmful malware almost every day.
Students might not know how harmful malware can Then, show them the pptx file “Virus and
be to our computers. You should mention that a protection” using a projector. This file describes
virus can destroy our files. Also, a computer can be what a virus is, how harmful it can be and how we
destroyed by dangerous malware. If an inundated can be protected from them. Then hand out the
antivirus program can’t keep our computer safe “K.4.1.4_Worksheet_4.docx”. Students have to solve
from danger, then we need a technician to fix it. the crossword puzzle. Urge them to ask for your
However, by doing this we may lose permanently help if necessary. Finally, hand out the “K.4.1.4_
our files. Worksheet_5.docx” and ask them to complete the
diagram with the proper given words.
Lesson Description 5. Completion - Evaluation
1. Preparation After completing all the activities they can return to
Install the exe file “Picture of the day” on each the first one and correct any mistakes. Collect all the
computer. worksheets and file them in the class folder.
2. Introduction • Hand out an evaluation sheet to every student
Introduce the topic of the lesson which is ways and ask them to complete it.
that we can protect our computer from different • Collect them and see if they understood all the
Notes
Notes
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Lesson Description
1. Preparation
Before the lesson start copy and paste the files
“K.4.2.3_The_Secret_File_Of_Carol.docx” and
“K.4.2.3_The_Letter_Of_Carol” into Documents on
each computer.
2. Introduction
Learning difficulties
• In this activity students will review basic
formatting (font, line spacing, indent, etc.) and
image alignment.
• Students do not know how to fold a letter and
place it in an envelope and where to put the
stamp, sender and receiver information.
Lesson Description
1. Preparation
Before the lesson start copy and paste the file
“K.4.2.4_Envelope_Example.docx” into Documents
on each computer.
2. Start - Brainstorming
Hand out the “K.4.2.4_Worksheet_1.docx”. Students
will learn that there are different page setups for a
document. Ask students to match the columns and
encourage them to answer the questions. They can
discuss amongst themselves.
3. Investigation – Development of knowledge
Introduce the purpose of the lesson which is
the creation of an envelope in order to print it.
To arouse student interest, show them a printed
envelope. Show them the structure and size and
compare it to an A4 page. Show them how to fold
the letter and place it in the envelope. Mention
Notes
Lesson Description
1. Introduction
• Introduce the purpose of the lesson to motivate
students’ interest in creating an email to get their
teacher to organize a trip. The aim of the lesson
is to create a message with no mistakes, that is
short and to the point.
• Divide the students into groups of 2-3. Make
sure that the members of each group have all
the contact information. Then hand out the
worksheet. Comment on the structure and
content of the sheet.
2. Development-Implementation
• Ask students to read the first page of the
worksheet. There are rules that will help them to
create a proper email. Explain the concept of the
message. They have to persuade their teacher
to organize a trip, so they must use proper
language with no mistakes. Explain that they
Notes
Notes
Lesson Description
1. Preparation
Before the lesson starts, paste the folder “Effects” in
Documents on each computer.
2. Start - Brainstorming
Introduce the purpose of the lesson to motivate
students’ interest in editing images and photos in
order to make them more attractive. Mention that
in this lesson they are going to apply some very
interesting effects on photos.
Divide the students into groups of 3-4. Then, hand
out the“K.4.4.4_Worksheet_1.docx”.
Ask them to read the introduction and then ask
some questions such as:
• If a photo is black-and-white does it mean that it
is very old?
• What does “the exposure” mean?
• What does “sepia tone” mean?
• Have you ever changed the color of a photo?
3. Development- Implementation
The folder “Effects” contains the photos students
Lesson Description
1. Preparation
• Place the “K.4.5.1_Sport’s presentation” folder in
My Documents.
Lesson Description
1. Start - Brainstorming
• Start asking students questions about how to set
the duration of a presentation. For example you
could ask them:
o What is the duration of the presentation you
created in the last activity?
o Did you notice that the text on each slide
appeared briefly?
o What about setting the duration of animations
and transitions?
Notes
Lesson Description
A. Preparation
• Place the folder “K.4.6.1_My_spreadsheet” in the
folder My Documents.
B. Start - Brainstorming
• Start by asking students questions about what
they use to make calculations:
o Do you make calculations by hand?
o What happens when you make a mistake?
o Have you ever used a calculator to make
calculations?
o When you use a calculator, can you check
what you’ve entered and see if your work is
accurate?
Skills Notes
To correctly name each cell in a spreadsheet.
What is needed
Resources
• Digital Kids Expert Student’s Book
• K.4.6.2_Worksheet_1.docx
• K.4.6.2_Worksheet_2.docx
• K.4.6.2_Worksheet_3.docx
• K.4.6.2_Evaluation_Sheet.docx
Tools & Equipment
Microsoft Excel
Learning difficulties
Some students get confused when referring to a
particular cell, as they write the row number first
and then the column letter.
Lesson Description
A. Start - Brainstorming
• Start a discussion with students about cell names.
More specifically, open a new spreadsheet in
Excel and then ask various questions like:
o Do you play chess?
o Did you know that spreadsheet cells have the
same names as the squares on a chessboard?
o What is a row? What is a column?
• Click on various cells and ask students the name
of each cell.
B. Investigation - Development
• Separate students into groups of 2-3. Hand out
the “K.4.6.2_Worksheet_1.docx” and ask students
to do the activity.
• Then hand out the “K.4.6.2_Worksheet_2.docx”.
Students have to select the correct sentences.
During the activity:
o Remind students that each cell has a unique
name.
• Finally, hand out the “K.4.6.2_Worksheet_3.docx”.
Learning difficulties
• When trying to make all content visible in one Notes
cell by displaying it on multiple lines, some
students press the enter key.
• When students type more text than can fit in a
cell, they think that:
o The rest of the text has been lost.
o The rest of the text has been inserted in the
next cell.
• When students try to replace the content of a
cell, they sometimes delete the existing content
in order to type in the new content.
Lesson Description
A. Start - Brainstorming
• Start a discussion with students about how
to insert numbers and text in a spreadsheet.
More specifically, ask students to open a new