Lesson Plan

• Describe the purpose and benefits of using appropriate file names.
• Apply standard naming conventions to create clear, concise file names.
• Demonstrate the “Save As” process, including folder selection and file‑extension verification.
• Evaluate existing file names for compliance with naming rules and improve poorly named files.

• Computer with internet access for each student
• Projector and screen
• ICT worksheet with practice file‑naming activity
• Sample poorly named files (digital or printed)
• Whiteboard and markers

Begin with a quick poll: how many have ever lost a document because it was hard to find? Explain that consistent file naming is essential for organization and collaboration. Today students will learn the rules for creating appropriate file names and will demonstrate saving a file correctly, meeting the success criteria of naming a file using a chosen convention.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students write down a recent time they couldn’t locate a file and share briefly.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Teacher presents key naming rules and conventions using slides.
3. Guided demo (10'): Live demonstration of “Save As”, folder selection, proper naming, and extension check.
4. Pair activity (15'): Students rename the set of poorly named files on the worksheet using the Subject_Topic_Date_Version format; teacher circulates for feedback.
5. Check for understanding (5'): Quick quiz (Kahoot) with three questions on naming rules.
6. Reflection (5'): Students write one personal naming rule they will adopt as an exit ticket.

Summarise the main rules for creating appropriate file names and remind students of the chosen convention. Ask a few volunteers to read their revised file names as an exit ticket. For homework, students must organise a folder of their own school documents using the taught naming system.