Introduction

Unit 2: Understanding Hardware

Unit 2: Understanding Hardware

Unit Description

This unit focuses on preparing a PC for a user. It should include some information and skills that are already familiar, at least to students who successfully completed IT Fundamentals. Students should understand and be able to demonstrate how to install common system components and peripherals, including motherboards, add-on cards, memory and configuring storage.

Weekly Map

Monday

Introduction to problem

Online Pre-assessment (available for student practice, as well)

Team meetings to develop project plan and goals

Tuesday

Review content resources with whole group

Small group and independent exploration of resources

Contribute to team project

Wednesday

Hands-on exploration with IT professionals

Team progress check with supervisor (using project plan)

Thursday

Hands-on exploration with IT professionals

Small group and independent exploration of resources

Contribute to team project

Friday

Team progress check with supervisor or sharing of progress with whole group

Online post-assessment

Monitor progress and adjust project plan as necessary