Instructional Lesson Plans

1st Six Weeks 2007-2008

Subject: IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software

Instructors: Larry Haug/Steve Whitt

Week of

Monday
Begin 1st Six Week Grading Period Begin 1st Nine Week Grading Period No Students at Guthrie Center

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Personal Computer Chapter 1 Exam

Friday
Chapter 2 - Safe Lab Procedures and Tool Use W/S 2.2.2 - Diagnostic Software

August 27-31

1st Day Students at Guthrie Center Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Personal Introduction to IT Essentials PC Hardware Computer and Software Course W/S 1.1.2 - Job Opportunities Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Personal W/S 1.4.4 - Research Computer Computer Components

HOLIDAY Labor Day

Chapter 2 - Safe Lab Procedures and Tool Use Lab 2.3.4 - Computer Disasssembly

Chapter 2 - Safe Lab Procedures and Tool Use Chapter 2 Exam

September 3-7

Chapter 3 - Computer Assembly - Step By Chapter 3 - Computer Assembly - Step By Step Step Lab 3.2 - Install the Power Supply Lab 3.3.3 - Install the Motherboard

September 10-14

Chapter 3 - Computer Assembly - Step By Chapter 3 - Computer Assembly - Step By Chapter 3 - Computer Assembly - Step By Chapter 3 - Computer Assembly - Step By Chapter 3 - Computer Assembly - Step By Step Lab Step Lab Step Lab Step Step Chapter 3 Exam 3.5.2 - Install the Drives 3.7.2 - Install Internal Cables 3.8.2 - Complete the Computer Assembly Lab 3.9.2 - Boot the Computer Lab 3.6.3 - Install Adapter Cards

Chapter 4 - Basics of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Chapter 4 - Basics of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting

September 17-21

Chapter 5 - Fundamental Operating Systems W/S 5.2.2 - Search NOS Jobs W/S 5.3.2 - Upgrade Hardware components

Chapter 5 - Fundamental Operating Systems Lab 5.4.2 - Install Windows XP

Chapter 5 - Fundamental Operating Systems Lab 5.4.5 - Create Accounts and Check For Updates W/S 5.4.9 - Answer NTFS and FAT32 Questions

September 24-28

Chapter 5 - Fundamental Operating Systems Lab 5.5.1 - Run Commands Lab 5.5.4 - Install Third-Party Software

Chapter 5 - Fundamental Operating Chapter 5 - Fundamental Operating Systems Systems Chapter 5 Exam Lab 5.6.2 - Restore Points Lab 5.6.3 - Windows Registry Backup and Recovery

Chapter 6 - Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices W/S 6.1.2 - Research Laptops, Smart Phones and PDAs W/S 6.2.3 - Complete Docking Stations True or False Questions

Chapter 6 - Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices W/S 6.3.4 - Answer Laptop Expansion Questions W/S 6.4.1 - Match ACPI Standards

Chapter 6 - Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices W/S 6.7.2 - Research Laptop Problems

Chapter 6 - Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices Chapter 6 Exam

Chapter 7 - Fundamental Printers and Scanners

Chapter 7 - Fundamental Printers and Scanners

October 1-5

Chapter 7 - Fundamental Printers and Scanners Chapter 7 Exam End 1st Six Week Grading Period

Instructional Lesson Plans

2nd Six Weeks 2007-2008

Subject: IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software

Instructor: Larry Haug

Week of

Monday
Begin 2nd Six Week Grading Period Chapter 8 - Fundamental Networks

Tuesday
Chapter 8 - Fundamental Networks W/S 8.3.2 - Identify IP Address Classes

Wednesday
Chapter 8 - Fundamental Networks

Thursday
Chapter 8 - Fundamental Networks W/S 8.9.1 - Internet Search For NIC Drivers

Friday
Chapter 8 - Fundamental Networks Lab 8.9.2 - Configure an Ethernet NIC to use DHCP

October 8-12

October 15-19

Chapter 8 - Fundamental Networks W/S 8.10.3 - Answer Broadband Questions W/S 8.12.2 - Diagnose a Network Problem

Chapter 8 - Fundamental Networks Chapter 8 Exam

Chapter 9 - Fundamental Security W/S 9.1 - Security Attacks

Chapter 9 - Fundamental Security W/S 9.2.1 - Third-Party Anti-Virus Software

Chapter 9 - Fundamental Security W/S 9.4.2 - Operating System Updates

Chapter 9 - Fundamental Security Lab 9.5.2 - Remote Technician: Gather Information From the Customer

October 22-26

End 1st Nine Week Grading Period Chapter 10 - Communication Skills W/S 10.1 - Technician Resources Lab 10.2.2 - Class Discussion: Controlling the Call

Begin 2nd Nine Week Grading Period Chapter 10 - Communication Skills Lab 10.2.3 - Class Discussion: Identifying Difficult Customer Types

Chapter 10 - Communication Skills Lab 10.3 - Class Discussion: Customer Privacy

Chapter 10 - Communication Skills Chapters 9 and 10 Exam

October 29 November 2

Chapter 11 - Advanced Personal IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Final Exam - Chapters 1 thru Computers W/S 11.1 - Job Opportunities 10 W/S 11.3.7 - Research Computer Components

Chapter 11 - Advanced Personal Computers Lab 11.4.1 - Install a NIC Lab 11.4.3 - Install Additional RAM

Chapter 11 - Advanced Personal Computers Lab 11.4.4 - BIOS File Search Lab 11.4.5 - Install, Configure and Partition a Second Hard Drive

Chapter 11 - Advanced Personal Computers Lab 11.6.3a - Repair Boot Problem

Chapter 11 - Advanced Personal Chapter 11 - Advanced Personal Computers Computers Lab 11.6.3b - Remote Technician: Repair Chapter 11 Exam Boot Problem

Chapter 12 - Advanced Operating Systems Lab 12.2.2 - Advanced Installation of Windows XP

Chapter 12 - Advanced Operating Systems Lab 12.2.3 - Create a Partition in Windows XP Pro

November 5-9

End 2nd Six Week Grading Period Chapter 12 - Advanced Operating Systems Lab 12.2.4 - Customize Virtual Memory Settings Lab 12.2.5 - Install an Alternate Browser

Instructional Lesson Plans

3rd Six Weeks 2007-2008

Subject: IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software

Instructor: Larry Haug

Week of

Monday
Begin 3rd Six Week Grading Period Chapter 12 - Advanced Operating Systems Lab 12.4.1 - Schedule Task Using GUI and at Command

Tuesday
Chapter 12 - Advanced Operating Systems Lab 12.5.3a - Fix an Operating System Problem

Wednesday
Chapter 12 - Advanced Operating Systems Lab 12.5.3b - Remote Technician: Fix an Operating System Problem

Thursday
Chapter 13 - Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices W/S 13.2 - Investigating Repair Centers W/S 13.3.1 - Laptop Batteries W/S 13.3.2 - Docking Station

Friday
Chapter 13 - Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices W/S 13.3.3 - Research DVD Drives W/S 13.3.4 - Laptop RAM W/S 13.5.3 - Verify Work Order Information

November 12-16

Chapter 13 - Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices Chapters 12 and 13 Exam

Chapter 14 - Advanced Printers and Scanners Lab 14.2.4 - Install an All-in-One Printer/Scanner

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break

November 19-23

November 26-30

Chapter 14 - Advanced Printers and Scanners Lab 14.3.4 - Share the All-in-One Printer/Scanner Lab 14.4.2 - Optomize Scanner Output

Chapter 14 - Advanced Printers and Scanners W/S 14.5.1 - Search For Certified Printer Technician Jobs Lab 14.6.3a - Fix a Printer

Chapter 14 - Advanced Printers and Scanners Lab 14.6.3b - Remote Technician: Fix a Printer

Chapter 14 - Advanced Printers and Scanners Chapter 14 Exam

Chapter 15 - Advanced Networks W/S 15.2.2 - Protocols W/S 15.3.2 - ISP Connection Types

Chapter 15 - Advanced Networks Lab 15.4.2a - Configure Browser Settings Lab 15.4.2b - Share a Folder, Share a Printer and Set Share Permissions

Chapter 15 - Advanced Networks Lab 15.5.1 - Install a Wireless NIC Lab 15.5.2 - Configue Wireless Router Lab 15.5.3 - Test the Wireless NIC

Chapter 15 - Advanced Networks Lab 15.8.3a - Fix Network Problem

Chapter 15 - Advanced Networks Lab 15.8.3b - Remote Technician: Fix Network Problem

December 3-7

Chapter 16 - Advanced Security W/S 16.1.1 - Answer Security Policy Questions W/S 16.2.3 - Research Firewalls Lab 16.3.2 - Configure Windows XP Firewall

Chapter 16 - Advanced Security Lab 16.5.3a - Fix a Security Problem

Chapter 16 - Advanced Security Lab 16.5.3b - Remote Technician: Fix a Security Problem

Chapter 16 - Advanced Security Chapters 15 and 16 Exam

IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Review and Skills Exam

IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Review and Skills Exam

December 10-14

IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Review and Skills Exam

December 17-21

Last Day for Students at Guthrie Center IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Final Exam - Chapters 11 thru 16

No Students at Guthrie Center

No Students at Guthrie Center

No Students at Guthrie Center End 3rd Six Week Grading Period End 2nd Nine Week Grading Period End Semester