Saving and Finding

Year Level

Year 2

Duration

40 minutes

Context and Curriculum Links

This lesson is designed according to the Western Australian Curriculum for Technologies, specifically Digital Technologies for Years 1 and 2.

Relevant Content Description from Western Australian Curriculum:

• AC9TDI2P01: Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems

This lesson also supports the development of key digital capabilities such as file management and organisation skills, essential for students' digital literacy and lifelong learning.

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Learning Objectives (WALT)

We Are Learning To:

• Save our digital work using simple, consistent strategies.
• Find saved digital work quickly and easily on a computer or device.
• Understand the importance of naming files clearly and organising work in folders.

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Success Criteria

To be successful in this lesson, students will be able to:

• Name a digital file with their own name and a describe word (e.g., "Anna_drawing").
• Save a file in the correct folder on the computer or device.
• Demonstrate how to open and find their saved work.
• Explain why it is important to save and organise their digital work.

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Materials Needed

• Classroom computers/tablets with access to a shared folder or personal folders.
• Pre-prepared folder structure on the device (e.g., "Year 2 Work" folder).
• A simple digital activity file (e.g., drawing or written work) students can save.
• Visual aids/posters illustrating file naming and saving steps.
• Projector or screen to demonstrate saving and finding files.

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Lesson Outline

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Teacher Explanation: Introduce the idea of saving digital work clearly and finding it later easily.
• Use a relatable analogy: Like putting toys back in their correct box so they don’t get lost!
• Introduce the WALT and success criteria clearly with visual display.

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2. Demonstration and Modelling (10 minutes)

• Do a live demonstration showing how to:
  • Create a simple file (e.g., drawing).
  • Name the file clearly with their first name and a description (e.g., "Ella_art").
  • Select the correct folder ('Year 2 Work').
  • Save the file.
• Then, show how to find the file again by opening the folder and searching by name.
• Use clear, step-by-step language and encourage students to ask questions.
• Highlight the use of simple strategies:
  • Consistent naming.
  • Using the same folder every time.
  • Asking for help if lost.

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3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)

• Students open a simple program (paint, word processor).
• Create a small piece of digital work (e.g., a drawing or type their name).
• Teacher and aides assist them as they:
  • Name their file with their name + description.
  • Save it to the "Year 2 Work" folder.
• After saving, students minimize the program and practice finding and opening their file again.
• Use buddy system so students can support each other.

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4. Reflection and Discussion (5 minutes)

• Students share with a partner:
  • What do they name their file and why?
  • Where did they save their file?
  • Why is it important to save work properly?
• Discuss how this helps us be organised and keeps our work safe.

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5. Assessment (5 minutes)

• Teacher observes and notes:
  • Can students correctly name and save files?
  • Can students locate and open their saved work independently or with minor help?
• Collect informal evidence through observation and questioning.

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Additional Notes to Impress Teachers

• Use a digital folder story analogy: e.g., a treasure chest labeled "Year 2 Work" helps guard all your treasures (files).
• Encourage students to invent their own file-naming rhyme or rule to remember how to name files clearly.
• Integrate a quick digital scavenger hunt on the device for files saved earlier to reinforce finding work.
• Highlight that these are foundational skills in Digital Technologies proficiency in Western Australia.
• Emphasise inclusive and safe digital practices by supervising proper file handling and respectful behaviour.

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Curriculum Alignment Summary

Curriculum Code	Description	Relevance
AC9TDI2P01	Investigate simple digital problems	Learning to save and find files safely

This lesson supports students to engage meaningfully with digital systems for learning, an essential part of the Year 2 Technologies curriculum in Western Australia .

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If preferred, this lesson can be modified to include visual supports and scaffolded worksheets for naming files or step-by-step saving instructions to meet diverse learner needs.