🌟 Week 9 – Practising Our Digital Skills 🌟
This week’s lesson is all about practising the digital skills we have been learning so far. We will revisit important skills step-by-step to help build confidence and independence when using a computer.
During this session we will practise:
💻 Creating folders and saving files
📄 Downloading and opening documents
📧 Sending emails with attachments
✍️ Using and formatting Word documents
🌐 Using websites and online tools safely
Remember — it’s okay to take your time and ask questions. Learning digital skills takes practice, and every step forward is progress 🌟
You will also find practice worksheets and helpful lesson videos below to support your learning.
📁 Exercise 1 – Creating a Folder 📁
In this activity, we will practise creating a folder and saving a file in the correct place on the computer.
Folders help us organise our work so that files are easier to find later. This is an important digital skill used in everyday life, work, and learning.
✅ What You Will Do
✅ Open the Documents folder
✅ Create a new folder called Digital
✅ Take a screenshot
✅ Save the screenshot inside your folder
📄 Worksheet
Download the worksheet and follow the instructions step-by-step.
Need a little help? Watch the short video 😊
Please follow the instructions step-by-step and take your time 😊
📧 Exercise 2 – Sending an Email with an Attachment 📧
In this activity, we will practise sending an email and attaching a file.
Email is an important digital skill used for communication in everyday life, work, and learning.
✅ What You Will Do
✅ Open your email account
✅ Create a new email message
✅ Write a short message
✅ Attach your Task 1 screenshot
✅ Send the email
📄 Worksheet
Download the worksheet and follow the instructions step-by-step.
Need a little help? Watch the short video 😊
Please follow the instructions carefully and take your time 😊
📄 Exercise 3 – Downloading Files and Using Word 📄
In this activity, we will practise downloading files, opening documents, and using Microsoft Word.
These are important digital skills used for learning, communication, and everyday computer tasks.
✅ What You Will Do
✅ Download files from a website
✅ Find files in the Downloads folder
✅ Copy and paste text into Word
✅ Insert and resize an image
✅ Save your work in the Digital folder
📄 Downloads & Worksheet
Download the files and worksheet, then follow the instructions step-by-step.
Need a little help? Watch the short video 😊
Please follow the instructions carefully and take your time 😊
📄 Exercise 4 – Formatting a Word Document 📄
In this activity, we will practise formatting a Word document to make it clear, organised, and easy to read.
Formatting skills are important for creating professional documents for work, study, and everyday use.
✅ What You Will Do
✅ Open your Task 3 document
✅ Change fonts, colours, and text size
✅ Format headings and text alignment
✅ Improve the layout of the document
✅ Run a spell check
✅ Save your completed work
📄 Worksheet
Download the worksheet and follow the instructions step-by-step.
Need a little help? Watch the short video 😊
Please follow the instructions carefully and take your time 😊
🚆 Exercise 5 – Comparing Train Journeys 🚆
In this activity, we will practise searching online, comparing information, and making simple decisions using train journey websites.
These digital skills are useful for travel planning, online research, and everyday problem-solving.
✅ What You Will Do
✅ Search for train journeys online
✅ Compare different journey times
✅ Choose the best travel option
✅ Take a screenshot as evidence
✅ Save your work in the Digital folder
📄 Worksheet
Download the worksheet and follow the instructions step-by-step.
Need a little help? Watch the short video 😊
Please follow the instructions carefully and take your time 😊
💾 Exercise 6 – Copying the Digital Folder to a USB Drive 💾
In this activity, we will practise copying files and folders to a USB drive.
Saving work to a USB drive is an important digital skill used for backing up files, moving work between computers, and keeping documents safe.
✅ What You Will Do
✅ Insert a USB drive into the computer
✅ Open the Documents folder
✅ Find the Digital folder
✅ Copy the folder
✅ Paste the folder onto the USB drive
✅ Safely remove the USB drive
📄 Worksheet
Follow the instructions carefully and practise copying your folder to a USB drive.
Need a little help? Watch the short video 😊
Please follow the instructions step-by-step and take your time 😊
🧠 Digital Skills Quiz
Test your digital skills knowledge. Choose the correct answer for each question.