Unit Description
Students spend a little bit of time exploring the two other OS they are likely to run across as an IT support specialist. A week is given to explore each of the Linux OS and macOS so students can become familiar with the interface design and commands, if they are not already familiar with them. Just as in Windows, students should understand how to manage disks, files, users, and applications. The final week explores maintenance tools and tasks across all three OS.
Instructional Time
3 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