Lesson Plan in ICT

I. Content and Materials:

“How to Reformat a Computer using Windows”
PowerPoint presentation, projector, laptop, and chalk

II. Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss in class how to reformat a computer using Windows operating system.
2. Identify what are the things to consider before reformatting a computer.
3. To develop the student’s decision making skills on why there is a need to reformat a computer.

III. Learning Plan:

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A) Review
About Application and System Software

B) Motivation

Good Morning Class! Good Morning Ma’am

Before we proceed to our lesson for this day, I

would like to ask... what comes in to your mind
when you see the word Virus and Reformat? Students answered “Computer”

The teacher writes the word Virus and Reformat

on the board. Some students raised their hands.

Very good! That is correct. Who owns a computer

here in their home? Students answered “Yes Ma’am.”

Great! I believe everyone here has used computers

in doing assignments, reports, and school projects.
Some are for leisure like Facebook, YouTube or
Online Games.
Student 1 answered: One time our computer just
won’t open an application.
Have you experienced any trouble sometimes like
when the computer is not responding?
Student 2 answered: There are multiple screens
that keeps on popping up and we cannot properly
use the computer.

Can someone share their experience and tell how Student 3 answered: We hired to a computer
the problem was resolved? techncian to check on it for us and we are told that
our computer needs to be reformatted in order to
fix the issue.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I have one

more question. How much did it cost to have your Student 3 answered: Around 500 pesos.
computer reformatted?

Yes that’s how much it usually cost to do it.

C) Proper Discussion

Now our lesson for today will greatly help you Students listen and taking down notes.
when you encountered problems such as this in
the future.
I will teach you on how to reformat a computer
using a Windows 7 Operating System.

*Starts the PowerPoint presentation

“How to Reformat a Computer using Windows 7

Operating System?”

Formatting a computer involves erasing all of the Student 4 asked: Ma’am what are the things that
data on the computer’s hard drives and then are needed when we reformat a computer?
reinstalling the operating system so that the
computer is restored to factory defaults.

That’s a good question. First you will need a

storage device where you can store data since you
need to make sure that you have a good back up
of all your important files.

Things that are needed before reformatting a Student 1 answered: Flash Drive
Computer Student 2 answered: External Hard Drive
Student 3- answered: DVD
1. Storage Device Student 4 - answered: CD
Class can you give me examples of storage
devices that you can use to store data?
Writes on the board
a. Flash Drive
b. External Hard Drive
c. DVD
d. CD

Anymore suggestions?

2. Windows 7 Operating System including the Student 5 raised her hand: Ma’am Can we use a
product key. flash drive instead?
The latest version in the market is Windows 10
but we will focus on Windows 7 since it’s the
most used operating system today.
*Product Keys are included in the package it
consist of 25 characters and will be asked later
during the installation process.

3. External DVD or CD Drive (optional)

Will only be used if the computer or laptop has no
available CD Drive.
*Netbook and Tablet has no CD Drives.

4. Computer that needs to be reformatted.

So we have all that we need. Now class, not all

computer issues can be resolved by reformatting.
There are a lot of things that you need to check
out first. Sometimes it might be something to do
with the computer hardware or software.
Can you give me some good examples of
computer issues that can be resolved by
reformatting a computer?
Student 6: When your computer is affected by a
Very good! Yes, that is correct. Any other virus.
answers?
Student 7: Application or program that is not
working
Yes that is correct but sometimes it might just
need some updates or you can do a quick uninstall
and reinstall of the application that is not working
but if the problem persist consult the doctor.

Here are the reasons why you might need to

reformat a computer:

1. You have built a computer and you must format

the hard drive so you can put an operating system
on it.

2. You have replaced your main hard drive and

the new one needs to be formatted.

3. Your computer has a black screen on startup.

4. You have a software problem that is too

detailed to fix.

5. You have a major virus that affects your files

and folders.

So what are the procedures on Reformatting a

Computer using Windows 7?

STEP 1 : BACK UP YOUR DATA Student 8 : Ma’am what is BIOS?

STEP 2 : SET YOUR BIOS TO BOOT FROM
CD OR FLASH DRIVE

BIOS
-(basic input/output system) is the program a
personal computer's microprocessor uses to get
the computer system started after you turn it on.

In order to access the BIOS you will need to

restart the computer. The key to do this will be
displayed and it varies by manufacturer.

The most common keys are:

F2
F10
F12
DEL

Now once clicked it will direct you to the BIOS
Menu. Once in the BIOS menu, Select the Boot
Menu
Can somebody read the next paragraph?
Select Student
Students raised their hands.
Student 9 reads: Once in the BIOS Menu, Select
the Boot Menu. Change the order of devices so
that your computer boots from CD before booting
from the hard drive. Save your changes and exit.
Your computer will restart.
Now once done. Let’s move on to Step 3

STEP 3 : BEGIN SETUP

If the CD has been inserted and the BIOS is set
correctly, you will see a message telling you to
Press a key on the keyboard and set up process for
Windows 7 will launch.
Your system may automatically launch the setup
program without asking you to press any key.

Next….

STEP 4 : WATCH THE WINDOWS FILES

LOAD
The Windows 7 logo will appear.

STEP 5 : CHOOSE YOUR PREFERENCES

You will be prompted to confirm your Language,
Time & Currency format, and Keyboard or input
method.
Select the appropriate options.

STEP 6 : CLICK INSTALL NOW

Setup will begin loading the files it needs to
continue.

STEP 7 : READ AND ACCEPT TERM

You must indicate that you have read and agree to
Microsoft’s terms of use.

STEP 8 : CHOOSE CUSTOM INSTALL

This will allow you to perform a clean
installation.

STEP 9 : SELECT THE HARD DISK

A window will open asking where you would like
to install Windows 7.

STEP 10 : WAIT WHILE WINDOWS

INSTALL FILES
This part of the process take up to 30 minutes.
Windows will automatically restart your computer
when finished.

STEP 11 : ENTER YOUR USERNAME AND

COMPUTER NAME
Your username will be used to log in to the
computer and personalize your account.

STEP 12 : ENTER YOUR PRODUCT KEY

This is the 25-character key that came with your
copy of Windows.

STEP 13 : SELECT YOUR WINDOWS

UPDATE OPTION
This is recommended to make sure that your copy
of Windows runs stably.

STEP 14 : SELECT YOUR DATE AND TIME

These should be correct already as they are linked
to your BIOS.
 STEP 15 : EXPLORE YOUR DESKTOP
After one final loading screen, your new
Windows 7 desktop will appear. Installation is
now complete.

D) Integration

With these steps done, your computer is

now back to its default state. You will now be
able to reformat computers and save a lot by
doing it by yourself but more importantly this is
an added skill that you can use to generate
income.

E) Group Activity

Handouts cut outs that includes the Steps

on Reformatting a Computer. The first group to
finish arranging and has the most correct steps
will be the winner.

IV. Generalization
Why do we need to protect our computers from viruses?

V. Evaluation

A) Fill in the blanks.

1. BIOS stands for ________________________.
2. ____________ a computer involves erasing all the data on the computer’s hard drive.
3. Netbook and ___________ are examples of computers that doesn’t have cd drives.
4. ______________ is consists of 25 characters which are needed during installation.
5. ______________ are easier to reformat compared to Windows Operating System.
B) Enumeration
6-8) Storage Devices
9-12) Common Keys to Access the BIOS
13-15) Things to be needed before Reformatting a Computer
VI. Assignment

Search on the web on “How to create a partition for Windows 7. Include the step by step
procedure with images. Use a long bond paper. Write your name at the bottom of the page.

Prepared by:

Sharon May Q. Cruz