Components of Computers and… · JHS3 Computing

Lesson notes

Indicator: B9.1.1.2.1 - Explore personalisation of the computer

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what personalisation of a computer means and give at least two examples of what can be personalised on a desktop.
Change desktop icons by adding, removing, or resizing icons on the desktop.
Change the mouse pointer to a different style or scheme using the personalisation settings.
Demonstrate the steps for personalising the computer desktop and describe how each change affects how they use the computer.
Discuss how personalisation can improve comfort, accessibility, and efficiency when working on a computer.

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Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Components of Computers and Computer Systems (1.1)
Content standard: B9.1.1.2 - Demonstrate the Use of the Desktop
Indicator: B9.1.1.2.1 - Explore personalisation of the computer
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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

indicator text - p.42: code printed B91.1.2.1 with no dot after the grade token; read as B9.1.1.2.1, this page's own standard cell reading B9.1.1.2 and the indicator below it B9.1.1.2.2
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 42
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

1. Change desktop icons.
2. Change mouse pointers.