Teacher Name: Cody Verhulst

Lesson Plans for the dates of: January 17-19, 2013

Course/Period: Computer Applications I

What are the weekly or ongoing objectives?

1. Learn how to properly start up and shut down a computer

2. Identify special keys on the keyboard
3. Create folders, and open, save, and move documents in them
4. Master all short cut keys to enable more efficient work

Are there any special circumstances that may affect timing (pep assembly,
difficulties students typically experience?)

I anticipate students to be tired and grouchy due to this being the class after MLK
day, and that it is the first real lesson in which they will dive into the operating
system of the computers. I will have planned meaningful and transferrable lessons
to not only improve classroom management but to also boost student learning and
interest.

Tuesday January 17th

Learning Goal/Objective (what do I want my students to learn?) Framework/
Students will learn how to properly start up and shut down the computers Standard
assigned to them. (1.2 & 1.2.1)
Students will identify special keys on the keyboard and remember their 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.3,
functions. (1.3 & 1.3.1) 1.3.1

This Goal relates to PREVIOUS content by:
Building on foundation that using a computer is
a privilege, and not a right. When using the
school computers or computers in general you
have to use them properly and treat them and
anyone else you may interact with through the
computers with respect.
This Goal relates to FUTURE content by:
Laying the foundation and understanding on how to
properly log on and start programs. Along with the
acknowledgment of how the special keys are used to
navigate the system.

Bell Ringer:
Students will watch a video called what most schools dont teach: Power of Computers. This will
hopefully inspire the students to want to learn more about computers and further engage them in the
lessons. https://youtu.be/4qWpmI3-ezc
TEACHER Actions to engage students STUDENT Actions/Activities
*Quickly take role while students are engaged *Watch the bell ringer video while I take role
with bell ringer and tell them to not touch the *Write down four things about computers that
computers theyre interested in learning more. Then with their
*Instruct students after the video to write down partners they should share their four interest and
a few things that they are interested in learning why they are interested.
about computers. Then pair them up and *Complete the quizlet online that lists all of the
instruct them to explain to their partners their special keys and define each of them.
interests and why. *Engage in teacher led discussion about proper shut
*Start PowerPoint over todays lesson including: down and turn on procedures, the benefits of
proper computer shutoff and on, and special
keys.
*Lead the discussion related to the frameworks
asking these key questions:
Summarize why you think it is important to
learn the proper way to use a computer?
Explain why as a student you could benefit
from knowing all of the special keys.
Discuss the steps in which you take to turn off
your computer.
Demonstrate to your partner how to properly
turn on your computer and log on.
Lets discuss what it means in your own words
to be ethical on a computer.
*Answer questions along the way
*Facilitate the quizlet work for the students
over the special keys.
(Distribute and explain rubric)
*Distribute and collect exit tickets;
knowing the special keys, and review computer
etiquette and ethics.
*Participate in group discussion: Split into five
groups, in order to answer each discussion question.
Each presentation has to last more than 5 minutes.
As a group, create a poster that covers one of the
discussion questions, and know that each member of
the group must speak during the presentation.
(SEE RUBRIC for details)
*Ask/answer questions along the way
*Complete the special keys quizlet
*Complete Exit Ticket: WHAT I THOUGHT YOU
TAUGHT

Assessment (How will I check for student understanding? How will I know they met the
goal?)

The group activity will serve as a form of formative assessment and the quizlet will also serve as an
informal assessment. Todays discussion group presentations and exit tickets will give me a reflection
on what the students leaned as most important from today. The group activity will also give me a
better feel for my classroom climate and what I will need to do to continue to maintain a classroom
that is well managed yet welcoming for all students. I will reflect on their feedback from the exit
tickets and use it to monitor/modify my instruction for the 19th.