IT Essentials  I

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Class Discussion: Electricity Volt = Amps * Ohms

The power madness could come to a halt by 2009. Take 120 volts and 15 amps and you get the maximum wattage that most American households can supply at the socket: 1,800 watts. With 1,200 & 1,300 watt PSUs the norm in 2007, expect 1,500 watt or 1,600 wat PSUs to be the last stop in the power surge. (MaximumPC Holiday2007)

Test: skills review & Ch 1

1. Multi-meter (it is a "diagnostic tool")
2. Crimper, cable checker
3. ESD tools; Anti-static wrist strap and mat
4. cable ties, can of air
5. basic tool kit

Virtual Desk top lab

Disassemble WLWT PC in Groups

Reassemble WLWT PC in Groups

Install Win XP OS; follow install instruction

1. Run F Disk to create partition and format partition.
2. Install Avast anti-Virus; Ad ware anti-spyware
3. Run Defrag; Disk Clean up; scan disk; Disk Management

Scavenger hunt

Disk Management Test Prep

Cisco Test: Ch 2

One page report and short presentation in class on technology Article CNet, Yahoo, MSN, Google; CNN

Wired magazine; Cin Enquirer Tech News

Toshiba New Terabyte Hard Drive Article 1 Article 2

1. Class discussion: Why Preventive Maintenance
2. Class discussion: Steps in the Troubleshooting Process
3. Class discussion: Beep Codes and POST
4. Gathering Information: Play 20 questions
5. Blow out Dust from Library PC (Hardware)
6. Get Up Dates on Student PC for Windows and other Apps
7. On Student PC, run Back-up utility, Look at Event viewer, and Device manager
8. Test Troubleshooting on Student PC (missing RAM, Boot to no-boot floppy, loosen power cable, etc... (See Ch 11)
9. Cisco Text, do Matching activity in Section 4.2.7 Fig 2
10. Back up data on student PC to hard drive (just for practice)
11. X-Drive On-line back up

Install Win XP on your personal Student PC

Scavenger Hunt

Cisco Labs (see next column) lab 5.4.5, 5.5.1, 5.6.2, 5.6.3

Troubleshooting process: Redo Matching activity in Section 4.2.7 Fig 2

Play board game

Install Linux on PC

Install Windows v1.01 off floppy disk

Video: Open Source DVD

Video: Pirates of Silicon Valley

Ch 5 Anticipation Guide

Ch 5 Study Guide

Ch 5 PPT Presentation

Lab 5.4.5 Create Accounts & Check for Updates

Lab 5.5.1 Run Commands: disk Clean up, etc...

Lab 5.6.2 Restore Points

Lab 5.6.3 Windows Registry Backup and Recovery

Cisco Test Ch 5

Look at Cisco Text

• 6.2.1 figures 1-7. Click on the highlighted areas for information about what each component is.
• 6.2.2 Figure 1-3 Click on the highlighted areas for information about what each component is.

Laptop show & tell

Article: Stand by mode on Laptop (aka S3)

Do T/F Docking Station Worksheet lab 6.2.3

• For Answers look at section 6.2.2 Figure 1-3 Click on the highlighted areas of the docking station for information about what each component is

Do virtual Laptop assembly.

As a Check for understanding, Students Do LAB 6.3.4

Disassemble Laptop & reassemble laptop

• Do Lab 6.7.2 on the Laptop you are working on

Lab 6.3.4 Laptop Expansion Questions

Lab 6.7.2 Research Laptop Problems

Download Utility at Belarc and run on Laptop. Get list of components and drivers.

Cisco Test Ch 6

Teach-a-Topic: learn and present info on printers (College Prep). We will divide up this chapter and students will present in class.

Review Troubleshooting process Sec 7.6.1

Students create mnemonic  for Laser process: CCWDTF (Continuous Care Will Delay Trouble Forever)

Install Printer on Personal PC

Install scanner on personal PC

Ch 7 Study Guide

Cisco Test Ch 7

Go through Cisco PowerPoint (and/or Ch 8 study guide)

Make  Cat 5 Cable
Show and Tell: different type of cabling

• Cat 5
• Fiber optic
• Coax
• BNC
• Wireless access point (or router)

• Sec 8.1.2 fig 2 (Advantages and Disadvantages of Networking)
• Sec 8.2.3 fig 2 (Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, WLAN)
•  Sec 8.3.4 fig 3 (Types of Networks Protocols)
•  Sec 8.8.3 fig 2 (Match OSI Model to the correct TCP/IP Model)

Do these Activities on your Laptop at your desk:

Create MMC activity - Using MMC activity

Do Wireshark Activity: Download and install the program at (www.wireshark.org)
Do Wireshark Ping Activity -
Do Wireshark Packet Activity

Install New Fonts Activity

Download and Install Apple Safari for Windows

Create Student Network
Install this Anti-Virus program on the Server 2003 PC

Jeopardy Game

Cisco Test Ch 8

Jeopardy Review

Option: Give Ch 8 Re-test?

Networking Videos

Warriors of the Net

 History of Hacking

Troubleshoot home wireless router

Stolen Ohio State Laptop Article

Article: Evolution of Viruses

Do  Malware Treasure Hunt Activity

Do Virus Awareness Activity

Do Cisco online Text Activities:

• Sec 9.2.3 fig 1 (matching Adware, spyware, Grayware)

Don't scan for bad apps when you can simply block suspicious behavior instead. download and install ThreatFire

Study over Communication Skills Notes

Find a Customer Service video to share with the Class:
Yahoo Video; Google Video; United Streaming (Passcode: E98D-AF62); Blinkx video: CommonCraft;

Show SNL Nick Burns Computer Guy videos as what not to do.

Role Play: In groups create a skit showing the wrong way & the correct way to deal with difficult customers.

Review for Ch 9-10 test

Check out the CompTIA A+ website

Case study: read situations and come up with possible solutions.

Discussion what is need to upgrade a Motherboard (sec 11.3.2)
Discussion what is needed to upgrade a CPU (sec 11.3.3)

Practice installing a CPU in a ZIF socket, Use Anti-static mat to prevent ESD (sec 11.2.1)
Discussion when NOT to use Anti-Static mat (sec 11.2.2)

Discussion Input/Output Port Symbols and which has the fastest data transfer speed. (sec 11.3.7)

Discussion how to disable on-board components in BIOS when adding adapter cards (11.5.3)

Discussion how to clean components: Floppy Drive; Optical drive (sec 11.5.3)

Install SpeedFan and monitor CPU Temp. Talk about over-clocking

Install 2nd hard drive on a PC. Talk about why (Sec 11.4.5) and show how to set Master/Slave on the same data cable.

Discussion what to do when PC is consistently locking up (sec 11.3.4) Add RAM - know Task Manager

Lab 11.6.3 Test Troubleshooting on Student PC (missing RAM, Boot to no-boot floppy, loosen power cable, etc... (See Ch 4)

Measure PC's Performance:

• Cinebench isolates your CPU; more info
• HD Tach test  your hard drive
• Sandra performance info on many PC components
• Speed Fan Control case noise and CPU temperature. Description: Speedfan allows you to see just how hot your PC components are getting before the rig bursts into flames
• FreeUndelete: Install Undelete software before you need it.

• Name: CPU-Z: Website: www.cpuid.com

  • Description: Need to get the nitty-gritty details of your computer setup? Curious about what your GAM is clocked at? Stuff like that? CPU-Z is your best friend.

• Name: HDTach: Website: www.simplisoftware.com

  • Description: How fast is your hard drive? We have no idea, but you’ll be able to figure it out for yourself using the very program Pros use to benchmark drives.

• Name: Renamer; Website: www.den4b.com

  • Description: If you need to rename a ton of files but don’t have hours to spend doing it. Let ReNamer automate the task for you.

• Name: PC Pitstop; Website: http://www.pcpitstop.com/

  • Description: Is your PC acting sluggish?  Do you have to reboot your computer because of errors and lockups? Our free computer checkup and diagnostics can help you detect and fix many common computer problems! Our full PC tune-up should be your first stop to get the computer help you need.

 

 

Lab 11.4.5 Install 2nd hard drive

Lab 11.6.3 Repair Boot Problem

Lab 11.6.3 Remote Technician Repair Boot Problem

Cisco Test Ch 11

Work through Ch 12 Lesson Plan. combination discussion & Hands on, cover a verity of topics including:

• Disk Management utility
• Virtual Memory
• Temporary files
• Services
• e-mail protocols
• Resolutions and Video Drivers
• dual-Boot Setup
• Task scheduler
• Windows automatic updates
• Restore Points

Talk about Network Protocols: HTTP; FTP; POP; DNS; DHCP. Do matching Protocol Activity Sec 12.1.2

Talk about E-mail Protocols: POP3; IMAP; SMTP; MIME Do matching Protocol Activity Sec 12.2.6

Perform a Custom "Unattended Installation with WinXP Pro. Look at Sample Answer File print out. See Lab 12.2.2 (NOTE: use WLWT PC b/c Floppy drive is needed or Laptop with Floppy?)

Install Linux on WLWT PC

Watch Open Source DVD

Lab 12.2.3 Create Partition

Lab 12.2.4 Virtual Memory Settings

Lab 12.2.5 Install FireFox Web Browser

Lab 12.4.1 schedule Task With GUI & at Command

Lab 12.5.3 Fix OS Problem

Lab 12.5.3 Fix OS Problem Technician Sheet

Cisco Test combined with Ch 13

Review Laptop Parts

• Review Ports
• Review Standard maintenance  includes Cleaning; hard drive maintenance (defrag/ Clean disk), Software updates
• Run disk clean up , defrag and backup on laptop (sec 13.4..1)
• Review how to clean including Exterior case, Vents, Keyboard with can of air

Possible Lab: exchange files between laptops with infrared

Jigsaw: Break into groups and each member research one/or more wireless technology.

• Bluetooth
• Infrared
• Cellular WAN
• Wi-Fi
• Satellite

Complete Cisco online text Matching activity in sections 13.1.5 Fig 2

RAM review

• How Swap Files work
• What are SODIMM for laptops
  • What are the different pin sizes
  • Look at picture n sec 13.3.4

Labs: With partner, split up worksheets and share the information you find:

• Lab Worksheet 13.2 Research repair centers services
• Lab Worksheet 13.3.1 Laptop batteries Research
• Lab Worksheet 13.3.2 Docking station Research
• Lab Worksheet 13.3.3 DVD Drives Research
• Lab Worksheet 13.3.4 Laptop RAM Research

Lab 13.5.3 worksheet: Verify info from level-one technician (do together in class)

Cisco Test Ch 12 &13

Converting to Binary & Hex PPT

Cisco on-line Book

Worksheet

Jeopardy

Cisco Test Review

Test: Convert Binary & Hex

Test: Cisco Test

Hard drives Video

Bye HD - Hello Flash

Microsoft add flash

Get Perpendicular video

New Hard Drives with heat-assisted magnetic recording, or HAMR Technology

Worksheet

Jeopardy

Cisco Test Review

Test: Cisco Test

Worksheet

Jeopardy

Cisco Test Review

Test: Cisco Test

RyanMoe WinV1.0 boot disk
 

Worksheet

Jeopardy

Cisco Test Review 

Test: Cisco Test

Jeopardy

Cisco Test Review

Test: Cisco Test

Jeopardy

Cisco Test Review

Test: Cisco Test

Microsoft to by Yahoo? April 07

Switch to Linux

Ryan MoeShared Folder Activity

Worksheet

Jeopardy

Cisco Test Review

Test: Cisco Test

Disassemble computer

Mod 1; Mod 2; Mod 3; Mod 4; Mod 5; Mod 6; Mod 7

Study Guides:

Mod 1; Mod 2; Mod 3; Mod 4; Mod 5; Mod 6; Mod 7

Field Trip

Virtual Field Trip Series The job search begins

IT Careers Field Trip

MS Power Toys

Customize Windows

Desktop Toys

PC World Freeware utilities

The 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities

Win Vista Upgrade Advisor

Make Cat5 Cables

Set up Student Network

Ethereal

• Do a Google search for Ethereal; download and install it.
• during the install process, make sure to install WinPcap along with Ethereal.
• Do the Ethereal packet Capturing Activity
• Do the Ethereal PING Activity

Create MMC

Study Guide Part II

Jeopardy

Your favorite one, can go on your home PC because they are all free!