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Drag and Drop: Controlling Objects on Screen

Overview

Students explore how moving items on screen works.

Learning Objective
Students understand how to drag and drop objects accurately.

Resources needed

  • Computers or tablets

Lesson stages

0 / 9 done
  1. 1 Introduce drag and drop.
  2. 2 Demonstrate movement.
  3. 3 Students practice moving objects.
  4. 4 Complete simple tasks.
  5. 5 Discuss control.
  6. 6 Midway check: accuracy.
  7. 7 Students refine.
  8. 8 Try challenges.
  9. 9 Discuss: what makes it easier?

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Variations

  • Use games.
  • Timed challenges.
  • Sort tasks.
More information

Teach: drag, drop, move, control. Use frames: 'I moved…'.

Use shared devices.

Can students control movement accurately?

Use physical objects.

Students may click instead of drag.

Basic control skills support all digital interaction.

Activity details
Primary Easy 20 minutes no prep Solo Indoor
Topics
Mouse Skills Drag And Drop Interaction Control