Students will be able to describe how a computer operates in processing data. We will discuss transistors and microchips, show how data is represented electronically in the computer, explore the inside of the system unit—including the power supply, the motherboard, and microprocessors—and outline the operations of the central processing unit and the machine cycle. We will then discuss the different kinds of main memory and conclude this unit by showing how expansion cards, bus lines, and ports give a computer more versatility.
Students will also be able to describe the various devices used to store data before and after it is processed—hard disks, optical disks (CD, DVD, Blu-ray), flash and solid-state memory, smart cards, and cloud-based (online) storage.
Students will be able to identify and describe system software and application software, discuss the operating system and its principal functions, the characteristics of device drivers and utility programs, common features of the graphical software environment and how they relate to the keyboard and the mouse. Students will also be able to identify and describe common desktop, network, and portable (embedded) operating systems.
Students will also be able to describe the seven ways of obtaining application software and the tools to help learn it, as well as data files, program files, filename extensions, the purposes served by export/import, and data compression. Students will be able to identify and discuss several kinds of application software: word processing, spreadsheet, database, office suites, integrated packages, and specialty application software.
Complete the Chapter LearnSmart module, due Thursday, October 6th. This Practice assignment consists of 100 questions.
When you are finished with this LearnSmart assignment, you may work on any assignments that are past due.
Remember that all past due assignments MUST be turned in before end of day on Thursday, October 6th to receive credit.
If you have completed all your assignments, the rest of the time is yours. Please use it wisely and quietly, and thanks for all your hard work this term!
Assigned: October 2nd, 2016
Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 6th, 2016
I can demonstrate my understanding of Networking fundamentals by disassembling, organizing and reassembling a local area network in accordance with OSHA regulations and best practices.
TCP/IP – Transport Connect Protocol/Internet Protocol
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Cable Management
Assignment:
This week, we will be working in one of the Computer Studies labs, where we will disassemble, organize and reassemble a local area network to function in a working classroom.
Observe the lab that we are working in. Section 1910.22(b)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act states: “Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.” Do you see any conditions in the lab that might violate this standard?
Each student should select a portion of the classroom and begin disconnecting all network and power cables from the individual workstations, taking care to keep the cables organized and close to the workstations, as they will be used to reassemble the network once the workstations are moved.
All cables should be removed from the floor and metal cable channels and set aside for later use.
Refer to the in-class discussion on Network Topologies – which would be the best physical topology for the proposed class configuration, given the networking equipment we have on hand?
Once the classroom desks and workstations have been moved, reassemble the network according to the instructor’s directions. Take care to bundle network and power cables and to ensure that they do not protrude from the desks and present a snag hazard, or cross walkways and present a tripping hazard.
Are the networking devices we are using hubs or switches? How can you tell the difference? Can you tell just by looking at the device?
What type of cable are we using? Why are we using this type of cable? Why are we even using cable instead of connecting the workstations to the Wi-Fi network? What are the benefits of wired networking over wireless?
As the network takes shape, can you see why the topology selected was the best to suit the classroom conditions?
Participation points will be awarded for participating in the lab teardown/rebuild. You must be in attendance and participate each day of the lab to receive credit, so don’t miss class and don’t miss out on some easy lab points!
Assigned: September 27th, 2016
Due Date: September 30th, 2016
Click the https://connect.mheducation.com/ link to connect to the online testing website. Log in with your credentials that we set up in the second week of class.
Navigate to the “Test Your Might – Chap. 2 Quiz”.
The quiz is 80 questions, all multiple choice.
Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
When you have completed your quiz, you may begin reading Chapter 3 on in the online textbook.
Assigned: September 23rd, 2016
Due Date: September 23rd, 2016
Students will be able to describe the Internet and the World Wide Web, and the difference between the two. We discuss the ways of connecting to the Internet, both narrowband and broadband, and the types of Internet access providers. We cover the basic structure of the Internet and who controls it. We also consider the parts of the World Wide Web—websites, web pages, browsers, URLs, web portals, search tools, and search engines. We probe the mysteries of HTML and hyperlinks.
In the second half of the chapter, we consider the riches of Internet use, and then we look at the risks. Among the riches are email, instant messaging, FTP, newsgroups, and mailing lists. We also have telephone, multimedia, webcasting, blogs, e-commerce, and social networking. Among the risks: snoopers, spam, spoofing, phishing, pharming, cookies, spyware, and malware such as viruses..
Students will be able to describe the Internet and the World Wide Web, and the difference between the two. We discuss the ways of connecting to the Internet, both narrowband and broadband, and the types of Internet access providers. We cover the basic structure of the Internet and who controls it. We also consider the parts of the World Wide Web—websites, web pages, browsers, URLs, web portals, search tools, and search engines. We probe the mysteries of HTML and hyperlinks.
In the second half of the chapter, we consider the riches of Internet use, and then we look at the risks. Among the riches are email, instant messaging, FTP, newsgroups, and mailing lists. We also have telephone, multimedia, webcasting, blogs, e-commerce, and social networking. Among the risks: snoopers, spam, spoofing, phishing, pharming, cookies, spyware, and malware such as viruses..
Good morning! Sorry I couldn’t be there with you today. I had stomach problems all night, so it’s bland foods, water and rest for me today.
The sub should be able to take you into the middle room so you can finish up your CPU installs. If you have already successfully completed your reassembly and tested your PC and confirmed that it boots, help your neighbors out with getting theirs reassembled and tested.
And of course, don’t forget the wisdom of TechSteve:
On Tuesday, I’ll check your work, and we’ll start cleaning up the middle room work area so Ms. Jones doesn’t strangle me. On Wednesday, we’ll post our inventories to the Google Classroom page. Make sure you have your inventory information ready to enter into a Google Doc or Google Sheet by then. Until then, work hard, be nice to the sub, and don’t let your dreams be memes.
Good morning! Sorry I couldn’t be there with you today. The cold I picked up this weekend got the best of me. I’m hoping a little rest will help me get over it.
Now just because I’m not there with you today doesn’t mean this is a day for you to chill and watch meme videos on YouTube. I actually have another video I’d like for you to watch:
TechSteve here is going to show you how to disassemble, clean and reassemble the model of computer that we’re going to be working with this week. Watch how he does it, because you’ll be doing the same when I get back (although for Ford’s sake, don’t put your fingers in the Thermal Paste like he does – I don’t know why he does that).
On Wednesday, we’ll pick out a machine in the Lab for you to test, field strip, clean and reassemble. Make sure you watch the video before then, and keep the meme videos to a minimum.
This week, we will visit the lab, where each student will be allowed to pick out a PC to use in their lab activities throughout the year.
Each student should first assemble their PC, connect it to power, boot to the Windows operating system and confirm that it is in working order.
Examine the computer and peripheral components, front and back.
In a Google Doc or Form, create an inventory list of the external components. Provide the component name, manufacturer, description, characteristics and any identification numbers available (serial #, part #, model #).
Observe the boot process and determine the following information:
What is the speed of the CPU?
How much RAM is installed?
Next, each student will open up their PC, and remove and inventory (record any available information such as manufacturer, model, serial # and capacity) all easily removable components:
Hard Drive
DVD-Rom
RAM sticks
Students will acquire a philips head screwdriver from the tool cabinet and proceed to carefully remove the motherboard and power supply.
Students will use canned air to clean the PC case of lint and debris to ensure optimal airflow.
Students will reassemble the PC and its external peripherals, and reboot it to test its operation.
Submit the completed PC Inventory document to the Google Classroom assignment labeled “Chap. 1 Lab” by Monday, Sept. 5th.
Assigned: August 29th, 2016
Due Date: September 2nd, 2016
Click the https://connect.mheducation.com/ link to connect to the online testing website. Log in with your credentials that we set up in the second week of class.
Navigate to the “Test Your Might – Chap. 1 Quiz”.
The quiz is 80 questions, all multiple choice.
Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
When you have completed your quiz, you may begin reading Chapter 2 on in the online textbook.
Assigned: August 26th, 2016
Due Date: August 26th, 2016
