B5 Computing · Term 1 Week 4: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer)

Lesson notes

Indicator: B5.1.2.1.1 - Personalise the Desktop Background and edit its images (e.g. image, icons and Taskbar of the background).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the main parts of the Windows desktop: background, icons, taskbar, and Start menu.
Create a simple drawing or picture using Microsoft Paint (or any drawing application).
Set a created or edited picture as the Desktop Background using the Personalise settings.
Change the Desktop Background using at least two different methods (right-click menu and Settings app).
Explain why personalising the desktop is useful for organising their work and expressing creativity.

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Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer) (1.2)
Content standard: B5.1.2.1 - Demonstrate the use of the Desktop Background as well as working with folders.
Indicator: B5.1.2.1.1 - Personalise the Desktop Background and edit its images (e.g. image, icons and Taskbar of the background).
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 13
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Guide learners to create their own background picture using any application (e.g. paints). Guide them to use it as background picture.