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.
Instructional Time
4 weeks
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