Purpose: To learn keyboard usage - lower and upper case alphabets, numerical keys, and special keys (Space bar, Enter, Arrow keys, Number Lock and Escape).

Exercise 1

Play the GCompris games given below:

• Simple letters
• Numbers with dice
• Falling words
• Make the ball go to Tux
• Baby keyboard
• Enable the Number Lock key on the system.
• Press the Escape key while playing.

1. Teachers should help students improve their typing skills.
2. Use the terms "keyboard", "upper case", "alphabet keys" and "lower case" while teaching.
3. Students should practise using the keyboard through GCompris.
4. Help students understand the systematic procedures involved in the games.
5. Students must become familiar with typing.
6. Teachers should ensure that students understand the proper use of the special keys.
7. Students should start using the keyboard and typing letters comfortably.
8. The keyboard can also be practised in Tux Typing and Tux of Math Command.
9. Teachers should press the Number Lock and Escape keys in the middle of a game, so that students notice the effect.