Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Information Communication Technology - Input Devices: Keyboard

## Lesson Plan: Input Devices - Keyboard **Subject:** Information Communication Technology (ICT) **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1 **Topic:** Input Devices: Keyboard **Duration:** 60 minutes ### Objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify the various types of keyboards. 2. Understand the different parts of a keyboard and their functions. 3. Demonstrate proper typing posture and finger positioning. 4. Perform basic typing exercises. ### Materials - Computers or laptops for each student - Projector and screen - Handouts with keyboard diagrams - Typing software (e.g., TypingClub, Rapid Typing) - Whiteboard and markers ### Lesson Outline #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** - Welcome students and take attendance. 2. **Hook Activity:** - Ask students to name different input devices they know. - Introduce the topic of the day: "Input Devices: Keyboard." 3. **Objective Outline:** - Briefly go over the lesson objectives to set expectations. #### Explanation & Demonstration (15 minutes) 1. **Types of Keyboards:** - Describe different types of keyboards (e.g., QWERTY, AZERTY, DVORAK, ergonomic, gaming, virtual keyboards). - Show real examples or images via projector. 2. **Parts of a Keyboard:** - Explain the different parts of a standard keyboard: alphanumeric keys, function keys, modifier keys (shift, ctrl, alt), navigation keys, numeric keypad. - Display a detailed diagram of a keyboard on the projector. - Distribute handouts with keyboard diagrams to students. #### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Proper Typing Posture and Finger Positioning:** - Demonstrate the correct typing posture: straight back, feet flat on the floor, elbows at a 90-degree angle, wrists slightly raised. - Show correct finger positioning on the home row keys (ASDF for left hand, JKL; for right hand). - Have students mimic the posture and finger positioning. 2. **Basic Typing Exercises:** - Instruct students to open the typing software. - Guide them through the first few lessons, focusing on home row keys and simple exercises. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Typing Drills:** - Allow students to practice independently on the typing software. - Monitor progress and provide individual assistance as needed. #### Evaluation (5 minutes) 1. **Quick Quiz:** - Provide a short quiz or oral questions to assess comprehension: - Name the types of keyboards. - Identify parts of the keyboard and their functions. - What is the correct typing posture? 2. **Observation:** - Observe students during typing drills to assess their posture and accuracy. #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap:** - Summarize the key points of the lesson: types of keyboards, their parts, proper typing posture, and basic typing skills. 2. **Feedback:** - Ask students for any questions or clarifications. 3. **Assignment:** - Assign students to practice typing on software for 15 minutes daily at home. - Provide a worksheet with keyboard diagrams to label as homework. 4. **Closing:** - Thank students for their participation and remind them of the importance of practice in developing typing skills. ### Follow-up - In the next class, review the typing exercises and introduce advanced typing techniques. - Assess improvement in typing speed and accuracy over subsequent lessons.