Introduction

Unit 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Unit 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Unit Description

In this unit, students will explore the pros and cons of different types of virtualization, or virtual machines, and the impact cloud computing has had on IT support in many businesses, including education.

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