I can say what computer icons tell me

In this lesson children look specifically at a multimedia presentation to see what information or instruction is given by the symbols. They check if they knew what the symbols mean.

Introduction (10 minutes)
Demonstrate one of Sebastian Swan's big books and compare it with a paper book. Ask children to suggest how to find the following information:

How the icon changes over a "hot spot"
How to open the book
How to turn the page
How to go back a page
How to go back to the start
How to click on a "hot spot" and go back to the story

Download a Powerpoint showing the parts of Sebastian Swan's Book

Main lesson (15 minutes)

Explore the big book, thinking about the "icons and hot spots" so that the story can be re-told.

Plenary (5 minutes)

Use display cards of the icons and ask children what they mean. This could be extended to icons in paint programs or writing program.