Digital Adventurers

Learning Objectives

• Understand basic components of a computer (hardware and software)
• Learn to navigate and use a simple digital device
• Develop basic skills in creating and saving digital content
• Promote digital literacy and safety ideas

Standards

• 1CS.01: Recognise and name parts of a computer and their functions.
• 1CS.02: Use digital devices to create simple digital content.
• 1TC.01: Understand the basic terminology related to digital devices.
• 1TC.02: Demonstrate proper care and handling of digital devices.
• 1DW.02: Develop skills in using digital tools to create pictures or text.
• 1DW.03: Learn to save and retrieve digital work.

Curriculum Area and Level

Cambridge Computing and Digital Literacy - Year 1

Materials Needed

• Interactive whiteboard
• One tablet per student (pre-loaded with a simple drawing app)
• Digital projector
• Prepared presentation (slides with images of computer parts)
• Headphones (optional)
• Printable worksheets showing basic computer parts

Lesson Outline (45 Minutes)

Introduction (10 Minutes)

1. Welcome and Starter Activity:

   • (2 min) Greet the students and briefly explain that today they will be learning about different parts of a computer and how to use a special device called a tablet.
   • (3 min) Show the first slide of the presentation, which has a picture of a computer. Ask the students if they can list any parts they know (e.g., keyboard, mouse, screen).
   • (5 min) Use the interactive whiteboard to write down their answers, encouraging full class participation.

2. Introducing Computer Parts:

   • (5 min) Use the presentation slides to introduce basic computer parts: monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU. Briefly explain what each part does.

Main Activity (25 Minutes)

1. Tablet Introduction and Care:

   • (5 min) Distribute the tablets (one per student). Demonstrate on the projector how to handle the tablet properly. Discuss basic terminology such as 'screen', 'icon', and 'app'. Use standard 1TC.02 to reinforce proper handling.
   • (3 min) Let students explore their tablets for a few minutes, instruct them to find the drawing app.

2. Creating Digital Content:

   • (7 min) Guide the students in creating a simple digital image using the drawing app by drawing a house with a tree. Emphasize choosing colours, drawing shapes, and undoing mistakes. Use standard 1CS.02 to demonstrate creating content.
   • (5 min) Show students how to save their work on the tablet. Reinforce saving with a simple tap. Follow standard 1DW.03 for saving and retrieving work.
   • (5 min) Ask students to practise saving their work and give them worksheets showing basic parts of a computer to colour in while waiting for others.

Conclusion and Review (10 Minutes)

1. Review of Key Points:

   • (3 min) Review the parts of a computer by asking questions. For example, "What does the keyboard do?" Review standard 1CS.01.
   • (3 min) Recap the importance of handling tablets with care and the basics of creating and saving digital content. Review standard 1TC.01 and 1DW.02.

2. Sharing and Reflection:

   • (3 min) Allow students to pair up and show each other their digital drawings. Encourage them to give positive feedback.
   • (1 min) Collect the tablets and thank the students for their participation.

Assessment

• Participation in Discussions: Observe student involvement during discussions on computer parts.
• Completed Digital Drawing: Check if students were able to create, save, and retrieve their digital drawing.
• Worksheet Completion: Evaluate the correctly coloured and labelled printable worksheets.

Extension Activity

• Digital Storytelling: In future lessons, students could use their drawings to create a simple digital story.

Homework

• Drawing and Labeling: Ask students to draw and label the parts of a computer on paper and bring it for the next class.

Teacher's Notes

• Ensure all tablets are fully charged and the drawing app is functioning before the class.
• Remind students about digital safety and appropriate use of devices in every session.

By employing this lesson plan, teachers can provide an interactive and engaging experience for Year 1 students, helping them build a solid foundation in digital literacy and computing.