Wallingford Public Schools - HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE Course Title: Computer Repair

Course Number: A 7373

Department: Career and Technical Education

Grade(s): 10 - 12

Level(s): Academic

Credit: 1

Course Description Students will learn to install and maintain computer hardware and software systems. They will learn to diagnose and repair components and functions and learn how to solve failures when they occur. Students will have an opportunity to practice these skills in a series of hands-on lab activities. Required Instructional Materials Desktop Pentium 4 Computers Testing equipment – Multimedia Lab Kit A+ Guide to Hardware Managing, Maintaining, Troubleshooting (Thomson, 2004). Lab manual – Hardware –Managing/ Maintaining Your PC A+ Guide to Software Managing/Maintaining Your PC.

Completion/Revision Date Approved by the Board May 19, 2005

Mission Statement of the Curriculum Management Team The mission of the Career and Technical Education Curriculum management Team is to ensure that students, as a result of their experiences in K-12, will demonstrate transferable skills. Knowledge, and attributes for successful life management, employment, career development, post-secondary educational opportunities, and life long learning. Enduring Understandings for the Course • An impossible problem can be made possible by applying what you know. • The process of elimination is crucial in diagnosing and repair of a PC. • Self Discipline to read and write is crucial for success. • Working in teams helps to diagnose and problem solve.

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LEARNING STRAND 1.0 Operating Systems ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) • An impossible problem can be made possible by applying what you know.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • What functions does an operating system perform? • What distinguishes one operating system from another? • Are there more hardware or software issues?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES -The student will: 1.1 Compare and contrast various different operating systems. 1.2 Explain personal computer operational theory. 1.3 Describe the role of the operating system during system startup. 1.4 Describe the power on self test (post process). 1.5 Identify and correct common operating system start up errors.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Safety Videos • Handouts, vocabulary, lab worksheets • Electronic resources – on line research SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Classroom instruction • Direct instruction • Concept teaching • Cooperative learning • Problem based instruction (identify and correct system error) • Classroom presentations SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Performance assessment – student demonstration • Authentic assessment – test, quizzes • Summative assessment – final project

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LEARNING STRAND 2.0 System components ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) • The process of elimination is crucial in diagnosing and repair of a PC.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • How do system components interface? • What are major system modules? • Why does organization matter?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – The student will: 2.1 Methodically trouble shoot, disassemble and repair all computer components. 2.2 Locating information in system components using a variety of resources. 2.3 Identify major system modules specific to computer systems. 2.4 Identify port high/low voltage hazard areas. 2.5 Describe methods for reducing the potential risk from electrostatic discharge (ESD)

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Instructional Handouts SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Classroom presentations • Individual instruction • Concept teaching • Cooperative learning • Problem based instruction • Classroom instruction SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Performance assessment – student demonstration • Authentic assessment – test, quizzes • Summative assessment – final project

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LEARNING STRAND 3.0 Software ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) • Self discipline to read and write is crucial for success.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • Why does software constantly change? • What type of software allows for optimum operating speed?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – The student will: 3.1 Create/manage folders/files. 3.2 Diagnose problem with operation and application software errors 3.3 Install and upgrade operating systems. 3.5 Compare and contrast the role of hardware and software.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Instructional Handouts • Speakers SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Classroom presentations • Individual instruction • Concept teaching • Cooperative learning • Problem based instruction • Classroom instruction SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Performance assessment – student demonstration • Authentic assessment – test, quizzes • Summative assessment – final project

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LEARNING STRAND 4.0 Career Opportunities ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) • Working in teams helps to diagnose and problem solve.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – The student will: 4.1 Understand how technology will affect a variety of fields. Eg: medicine, government, law enforcement, military, business, transportation. 4.2 Identify where career opportunities exist. 4.3 Determine what skills & preparation graduates need to enter a particular field/ career.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • How have computers and technology affected our life? • What type of positions will emerge as a result of technology? • Has technology increased or decreased career opportunities? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Speakers • Choices SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Classroom presentations • Individual instruction • Concept teaching • Cooperative learning • Problem based instruction • Classroom instruction • Job Shadow SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Tests/quizzes • Student presentation • Project – develop a resume listing all skills mastered

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