B6 Computing · Term 1 Week 2: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer)

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.2.1.1 - Explore the use of the desktop Background, changing the themes colours and User account. (e.g. classic, icons and Taskbar of the background)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name the main parts of the desktop background, including the wallpaper, icons, and taskbar.
Describe what a User Account is and explain why it is important for personalising a computer.
Change the desktop background wallpaper by following step-by-step instructions.
Change the theme colours of the desktop and observe how the taskbar and window borders change.
Switch between or modify a User Account picture and explain how the desktop background reflects personal choice.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer) (1.2)
Content standard: B6.1.2.1 - Demonstrate the use of the Desktop Background as well as working with folders.
Indicator: B6.1.2.1.1 - Explore the use of the desktop Background, changing the themes colours and User account. (e.g. classic, icons and Taskbar of the background)
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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. 31
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to the use of the desktop Background, change the themes colours and the User account.