In this lesson, a student learns about different topics for their computing project, emphasizing the importance of coding and documentation. The project will contribute to 50% of the annual mark for the Form Five or Year Eleven course and requires the use of BlueJ for coding and Microsoft Word for documentation. Key elements include creating a main menu and implementing inline comments in the code to clarify critical parts. The lesson also suggests using objects and methods, highlighting the value of continuous learning and exploration in programming.