Year 1 – Lesson 4 – Using a computer keyboard

Curriculum KS1 Unit Lesson

Learners will begin to use the computer keyboard for a purpose. They will understand that writing on a keyboard is called typing and will begin to demonstrate their ability to write their name. Learners will then save their work using the save icon and understand that this icon is used in lots of different programs.

Learning objectives

To use a keyboard to type on a computer

  • I can say what a keyboard is for
  • I can type my name on a computer
  • I can save my work to a file

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