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Save It! Understanding Files and Folders

Overview

Students explore how digital work is stored and organised so it can be found later.

Learning Objective
Students understand how to save, name, and organise files on a computer.

Resources needed

  • Computers or tablets

Lesson stages

0 / 10 done
  1. 1 Introduce files and folders.
  2. 2 Explain saving work.
  3. 3 Demonstrate naming a file clearly.
  4. 4 Students create a simple file (drawing or text).
  5. 5 Save the file.
  6. 6 Create a folder.
  7. 7 Move the file into the folder.
  8. 8 Close and reopen the file.
  9. 9 Discuss organisation.
  10. 10 Reflect: why is naming important?

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Variations

  • Use different file types.
  • Create multiple folders.
  • Search for saved files.
More information

Teach: file, folder, save, open, name. Use frames: 'I saved…'.

Use shared devices or teacher demonstration.

Can students save and find files? Do they use clear names?

Use paper to simulate files and folders.

Students may not understand where files are stored.

File management is essential for effective computer use.

Activity details
Primary Medium 25 minutes no prep Solo, Pairs Indoor
Topics
Files Folders Saving Organisation