In this lesson, students will learn about the basic functions and types of operating systems. Students will also explore the process for upgrading and updating operating systems.
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This hands-on lab empowers students to personalize their computer experience by exploring display, sound, and storage settings, while also teaching them valuable troubleshooting skills. Students will learn to navigate their operating system and discover resources for further customization.
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In this lesson, students delve deeper into the differences between the three main operating systems. They learn how operating systems store and manage files and the differences and similarities in each system’s interface.
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In this lesson, students continue to compare and contrast different operating systems. Students learn how operating systems use file extensions to determine how to view different data types and how some extensions are only compatible with specific operating systems. Additionally, students learn about processors and the difference between a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit processor.
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In this lesson, students will learn how to differentiate between laptops and tablets. Through brainstorming, activities, and discussions, students will explore the functionalities, strengths, and weaknesses of each device to make informed decisions about their own technology needs.
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In this lesson, students learn about the different types of software. Through interactive exercises, students explore how different software can be used in the workplace and our every day lives. Students also learn about single and cross-platform software.
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In this lesson, students learn about the different types of software licenses as well as the different methods of installing software based on the application’s architecture.
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In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of application security and what they can do to protect applications once they have been installed on a device.
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In this lesson, students will learn about browser security features and ways to configure their browsers to enhance security.
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In this lesson, students learn how to use user accounts and permissions to secure a device. Students also learn about system hardening and how to strengthen the security of a network by setting up and implementing host security.
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In this lesson, students learn how to use the command line interface to interact with files and folders, and access information about computer processes.
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This hands-on lab will introduce students to the command line interface (CLI) by teaching them basic navigation commands. They will learn to move around their computer’s directories and open files using text-based commands.
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cd, ls, open..) In this lesson, students complete a summative assessment of the module’s learning objectives.
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