Week 2 · 45-60 min
Files and Folders
Week Summary
A quick preview of the main ideas in this week before you begin the slides.
- What Is a File?
- What Is a Folder?
- Creating Files and Folders
- Moving and Copying Files
Glossary
Review these key terms before starting this week. They are kept simple so students can learn the new vocabulary before moving into the slides.
- What Is a File?
- What Is a File?
- What Is a Folder?
- What Is a Folder?
- Creating Files and Folders
- Creating Files and Folders
What Is a File?
Progress
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Organize digital files using folders and basic file operations.
Read one card at a time. Focus on the main idea first, then look at the visual on the right to help it stick.
A file stores information such as text, images, or data.
Files have names and file types called extensions.
Common extensions include .docx, .pdf, .jpg, and .xlsx.
The file type helps the computer choose the right app.
Files are stored on a hard drive, USB drive, or similar storage.
Remember
Files are the basic containers for digital information.
What Is a File?
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Use arrows or dots to move through the lesson
Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
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