Digital Skills for Beginners
Downloading Files & Staying Safe Online
Start Lesson📁 Lesson 1 — What is a Folder?
A folder helps organise files on a computer.
- Keeps work tidy
- Makes files easy to find
- Helps organise school or work documents
Quick Check
Which of these is a folder?
📄 Lesson 2 — What is a File?
A file is a piece of work saved on a computer.
Examples include:
- Documents
- Photos
- Videos
- PDFs
- Music
Mini Activity
Match the file type:
- PDF → Document
- MP3 → Music
- JPG → Photo
⬇️ Lesson 3 — What Does Download Mean?
Downloading means saving something from the internet onto your computer or device.
Examples:
- Downloading a worksheet
- Saving a picture
- Downloading homework
🛡️ Lesson 4 — Staying Safe Online
- Only use trusted websites
- Avoid fake download buttons
- Do not open unknown files
- Check file names carefully
Safe or Unsafe?
🎯 Class Activity
- Create a folder called “Week 3 Downloads”
- Download a worksheet
- Save it in the correct folder
🏆 End of Lesson Quiz
1. What does download mean?
2. What is a folder used for?
3. Name one online safety rule.