Mastering File Management: Folders, Moving, and Copying

Mastering File Management: Folders, Moving, and Copying

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create folders, move files, and copy files with confidence and ease.

What do you already know about organizing files and folders on your computer?

Understanding Folders

Folders are used to organize and store files. They help in keeping your files structured and easily accessible.

Creating Folders

To create a new folder, right-click in the desired location and select 'New' and then 'Folder.' Give the folder a name to complete the process.

Moving Files

Moving files involves transferring them from one location to another. This can be done by dragging and dropping the file into the desired folder.

Moving Files (Contd.)

Alternatively, you can right-click on the file, select 'Cut,' navigate to the destination folder, and then right-click and select 'Paste' to move the file.

Copying Files

Copying files involves creating duplicates of the original file. This can be done by right-clicking the file, selecting 'Copy,' and then pasting it in the desired location.

Copying Files (Contd.)

You can also use the keyboard shortcuts 'Ctrl + C' to copy and 'Ctrl + V' to paste the file in the desired location.

Practice Exercise

Let's put our knowledge into action! Create a folder, move a file into it, and then make a copy of that file in a different location.

Recap and Review

Congratulations! You have now learned how to create folders, move files, and copy files. These skills will help you stay organized and efficient in managing your digital files.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.