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Switch It: Moving Between Apps

Overview

Students explore how multiple apps can run and how to move between them.

Learning Objective
Students understand how to switch between applications on a device.

Resources needed

  • Devices

Lesson stages

0 / 10 done
  1. 1 Introduce apps and multitasking.
  2. 2 Demonstrate switching apps.
  3. 3 Students open two apps.
  4. 4 Switch between them.
  5. 5 Complete simple tasks.
  6. 6 Discuss efficiency.
  7. 7 Midway check: can they switch smoothly?
  8. 8 Students practice.
  9. 9 Reflect on use.
  10. 10 Discuss real-life examples.

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Variations

  • Use multiple apps.
  • Timed tasks.
  • Compare devices.
More information

Teach: app, switch, open, close. Use frames: 'I switched…'.

Use shared devices.

Can students switch apps effectively?

Simulate with role-play.

Students may close apps accidentally.

App switching is key for multitasking.

Activity details
Primary Medium 20 minutes no prep Solo, Pairs Indoor
Topics
Apps Multitasking Navigation Devices