Topicm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528449000663_0Topic

Work with multiple windows

Levelm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528449084556_0Level

Second

Core curriculumm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528449076687_0Core curriculum

Grade IV‑VI

III. Using a computer, digital devices and computer networks. Student:

1) describes the functions of basic computer components and external devices (input, output and storages devices)

b) uses a computer or other digital device to collect, organize and select its own resources;

Timingm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528449068082_0Timing

45 minutes

General objectivem5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528449523725_0General objective

Using a computer.

Specific objectivesm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528449552113_0Specific objectives

1. Running multiple programs.

2. Switching between multiple windows.

Learning outcomesm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528450430307_0Learning outcomes

The student:

- runs multiple programs,

- switches between multiple windows.

Methodsm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528449534267_0Methods

1. Discussion.

2. Observation.

Forms of workm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528449514617_0Forms of work

1. Individual work.

2. Whole class.

LESSON STAGES

Introductionm5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528450127855_0Introduction

The teacher monitors the discussion by asking the students questions:

- What is multitaskingmultitaskingmultitasking?
- Can computers be called multitasking devices? Why?

Multitasking is a feature that defines an object that can perform many tasks.

In the case of a computer, the functionality in which it performs many tasks at the same time is called multitasking.

Procedurem5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528446435040_0Procedure

In modern operating systems, many applications can run simultaneously. Each of them opens in a new window. Some also support bookmarks (tabs) that allow you to open multiple documents in one windowwindowwindow.

[Illustration 1]

[Illustration 2]

Switching between windows can be performed by:

- clicking on any visible area of the window,
- indicating an open program icon on the taskbar,
- using the appropriate keyboard shortcuts assigned to these operations
- using defined „gestures”.

Windows keyboard shortcuts.

- ALT + TAB,
- Windows + TAB.

Show DesktopdesktopDesktop is an option that is useful when you have many windows open, and you need to do something quickly on your desktop (Windows + D).

Controlling windows with gestures.

Along with the development of touch screen devices, companies that create operating systems have introduced window management methods to their products using gestures. An example of such a solution is the Snap Assist function (Windows), which allows to open and spread evenly up to four windows on the screen by pulling the window to the edges or corners of the screen.m5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1527752263647_0Along with the development of touch screen devices, companies that create operating systems have introduced window management methods to their products using gestures. An example of such a solution is the Snap Assist function (Windows), which allows to open and spread evenly up to four windows on the screen by pulling the window to the edges or corners of the screen.

[Illustration 3]

[Slideshow]

Task 1

Find keyboard shortcuts on the Internet to switch between windows on Linux and Mac OS operating systems.m5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1527752256679_0Find keyboard shortcuts on the Internet to switch between windows on Linux and Mac OS operating systems.

Task 2

Start an Internet browser. Open two website: YouTube and Wikipedia. Find materials about the turtle on both sites.

Open the text editor and create a short note about the turtle (text, photos) from the materials found on the Internet. Do not turn off any windowwindowwindow during this operation.

Check if you start the movie on the YouTube, the clock is still working correctly.

Some versions of operating systems allow you to run several virtual desktops, and computers equipped with two graphics cards can display the screen on two monitors.

Lesson summarym5dc0d12ecfdb7bed_1528450119332_0Lesson summary

The operating system allows you to work on multiple programs at the same time. Thanks to this, you can, for example, copy or move pieces of documents between them.

Selected words and expressions used in the lesson plan

desktopdesktopdesktop

multitaskingmultitaskingmultitasking

show desktopshow desktopshow desktop

tabtabtab

windowwindowwindow