Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 1st & 2nd, Lesson 3 : Basic Computer Usage (Keyboard).

Purpose: To learn about Keyboard usage. Lower & Upper case alphabets Numerical keys Special keys (Enter, Arrow keys, Number lock & Escape).Optional for I & II std.

No. of classes

Depending upon the class strength (3 classes for 15 students).

Material Required

Gcompris

Prior knowledge

Children should know about Keyboard.

Exercise

Exercise:1



Search for the below games in GCompris and try playing them:




Teacher Instruction
  1. Teachers to help Students improve their typing skill.
  2. Teacher to use the words "keyboard", "uppercase", "alphabets keys", and "lowercase" when teaching.
  3. Students should play with the Keyboard using GCompris.
  4. Understand systematic procedures which are involved in the game.
  5. Students must be familiar with typing.
  6. Teachers to ensure that the Students understand the proper usage of special keys.
  7. Students should start using the keyboard and type letters comfortably.
  8. Additionally, the keyboard can also be used in Tux type and Tux math.
  9. Teachers should use the Number Lock & Escape button in the middle of the game so that students notice.