COMPUTER EDUCATION
(COMED) – GRADE 8
STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3
Name: ___________________________
Grade & Section: __________________
Date: ____________________________
What I Need to Know
After completing this module, you should be able to:
1. Navigate the operating system interface efficiently.
2. Apply file management skills in locating, organizing, and searching for
files.
3. Identify common computer problems and perform simple
troubleshooting techniques.
4. Demonstrate responsible computer use by organizing files and
following basic troubleshooting procedures.
What I Know (Pre-Test)
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Which part of the desktop displays running applications?
A. Desktop
B. Folder
C. Taskbar
D. Recycle Bin
2. Which tool is commonly used to find files on a computer?
Values Integration
A. Paint
Responsibility, Organization, and Problem-Solving
B. Search Box
Responsible computer users organize their files, keep their desktops clean,
C. Calculator and perform simple troubleshooting before asking for help. Proper file
management saves time, while basic troubleshooting helps solve common
D. Notepad
computer problems efficiently. Developing these habits promotes
independence, responsibility, and effective use of technology in school and
everyday life.
Additional Activity A. Throw it away
Home Activity B. Close unused applications
Part A C. Delete Windows
Write the five (5) steps on how to locate a file on a computer. D. Turn off the monitor
4. Where should you check first if you accidentally deleted a file?
A. BIOS
B. Desktop
C. Recycle Bin
D. Control Panel
5. Which of the following is an example of troubleshooting?
Part B
A. Creating a presentation
Watch a short video about Basic Computer Troubleshooting.
B. Restarting a frozen application
Write 5–7 sentences summarizing what you learned.
C. Watching a movie
D. Typing a document
What's In
In the previous lessons, you learned about operating systems and file
management. An operating system helps users interact with the computer,
while file management keeps files organized and easy to find.
In this lesson, you will learn how to navigate the operating system interface,
organize files efficiently, and solve simple computer problems.
3. What should you do first if your computer becomes slow?
What's New
Activity 1: "Think About It" A. Throw it away.
Answer the following questions. B. Close unused applications.
1. Have you ever had trouble finding a file on your computer? C. Delete Windows.
D. Turn off the monitor.
2. What did you do to find it? 4. Where should you check first if you accidentally deleted a file?
A. BIOS
3. Have you experienced a slow or frozen computer? B. Recycle Bin
C. Desktop
4. What did you do to solve the problem? D. Task Manager
5. Which of the following is an example of troubleshooting?
A. Editing pictures
What Is It B. Restarting a frozen computer
Operating System Interface C. Creating presentations
An Operating System (OS) provides an interface that allows users to interact D. Browsing websites
with the computer.
Main Parts of the Desktop
1. Desktop
The desktop is the main workspace that appears after the computer starts.
Functions:
Displays icons
Stores shortcuts
Provides access to programs and files
What I Can Do
3. What should you do first when your computer becomes slow?
Imagine that your teacher asked you to organize the files on a school
computer.
Write five (5) steps that you would do.
2. Desktop Icons
1.
Icons represent programs, files, folders, or system tools.
2. Examples:
This PC
3. Recycle Bin
Folder
4.
Microsoft Word
5. Google Chrome
3. Taskbar
Assessment (Post-Test)
The taskbar is usually found at the bottom of the screen.
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
Functions:
1. Which part of the desktop displays running applications?
Displays running applications
A. Desktop
Shows the time and date
B. Folder
Opens pinned applications
C. Taskbar
Displays notifications
D. Recycle Bin
2. Which tool helps locate files quickly?
4. Start Menu
A. Calculator
The Start Menu allows users to:
B. Search Box
Open applications
C. Paint
Search for files
D. Control Panel
Access settings 5. Press Enter.
Shut down or restart the computer
File Navigation and File Management Activity 5 – Match Me!
File management is the process of organizing and maintaining files and Match the computer problem with its solution.
folders.
Problem Solution
Common File Management Tasks
A. Slow Computer _____ Search Tool
Open folders
B. Missing File _____ Restart Computer
Create folders
C. Frozen Application _____ Close Using Task
Rename files Manager
Copy files
Move files What I Have Learned
Delete files Complete the sentences.
Restore deleted files 1. The __________________ is the main workspace of the computer.
Proper file management helps you: 2. The __________________ displays running applications.
Find files quickly 3. The __________________ helps users search for files.
Avoid losing important documents 4. Troubleshooting means
Keep your computer organized __________________________________________.
5. Good file management helps users
________________________________.
Searching for Files
Steps in Searching for a File
1. Open File Explorer.
2. Select the folder or drive.
3. Click the Search Box.
4. Type the file name.
Basic Computer Troubleshooting Situation 1
Troubleshooting is the process of identifying and solving simple computer Your computer becomes very slow after opening many programs.
problems.
Answer:
Common Problems and Solutions
A. Slow Computer
Situation 2
Possible Causes
You accidentally deleted your assignment.
Too many applications are open.
Answer:
Low storage space.
Solutions
Close unused programs. Situation 3
Restart the computer. Microsoft Word is not responding.
Delete unnecessary files. Answer:
B. Missing Files
Possible Causes Situation 4
Accidentally moved You forgot where your project was saved.
Accidentally deleted Answer:
Solutions
Use the Search tool.
Check the Recycle Bin. Situation 5
Restore deleted files if available. Your desktop is full of unnecessary files.
Answer: Start Menu
Icon
C. Unresponsive Applications
Possible Causes 1. Displays running applications.
The application has stopped responding.
Solutions 2. Opens installed applications and computer settings.
Wait a few moments.
Close the application using Task Manager. 3. Represents files, folders, or programs.
Restart the application.
Restart the computer. 4. Serves as the main workspace.
Summary Table
Computer Possible Solution Activity 3 – Arrange the Steps
Problem Write the correct sequence (1–5) in searching for a file.
Slow Computer Close programs, restart computer, free storage _____ Press Enter.
Missing Files Search the file, check Recycle Bin _____ Type the file name.
Frozen Application Restart the application or computer _____ Click the Search Box.
_____ Open File Explorer.
What's More _____ Select the folder or drive.
Activity 2 – Identify the Desktop Part
Directions: Identify the correct desktop component. Activity 4 – Solve the Problem
Choices: Write the best solution.
Desktop
Taskbar