Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Data Processing - Maintenance Of Computer I

**Lesson Plan: Maintenance of Computer Infrastructure** **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 **Subject:** Data Processing **Topic:** Maintenance of Computer Infrastructure **Duration:** 80 minutes ### **Learning Objectives** 1. Understand the importance of maintaining computer infrastructure. 2. Identify and describe the common maintenance tasks for computer hardware and software. 3. Develop a maintenance schedule for a school or home computer system. 4. Understand the role of troubleshooting in maintaining computer systems. ### **Materials Needed** - Projector and laptop for presentation - Whiteboard and markers - Sample maintenance schedule templates - Computers (for practical session) - Internet access - Handouts with key points of the lesson - Flash drives (optional) ### **Lesson Outline** #### **Introduction (15 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Attendance (2 minutes)** - Welcome students - Take attendance 2. **Ice Breaker (3 minutes)** - Ask students if they have ever encountered a malfunctioning computer and how they dealt with it. 3. **Lesson Introduction (10 minutes)** - Briefly discuss the importance of computer maintenance for ensuring longevity and smooth functioning. - Outline what will be covered in the lesson. #### **Lecture/Presentation (30 minutes)** 1. **Importance of Maintenance (5 minutes)** - Explain the significance of maintaining both hardware and software. - Discuss the potential problems and costs associated with neglected maintenance. 2. **Common Maintenance Tasks (15 minutes)** - **Hardware Maintenance:** - Cleaning hardware components (e.g., keyboards, monitors, internal components) - Checking and replacing components like RAM, hard drives, and fans - Ensuring sufficient airflow and proper cable management - **Software Maintenance:** - Installing updates and patches - Running antivirus and anti-malware scans - Removing unnecessary programs and files - **Backup and Recovery:** - Methods for backing up data (cloud, external drives) - Creating and following a backup schedule 3. **Developing a Maintenance Schedule (10 minutes)** - Introduce the concept of a maintenance schedule. - Show examples of maintenance schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly tasks). - Highlight key tasks and their frequency. #### **Practical Session (25 minutes)** 1. **Demonstration (10 minutes)** - Demonstrate how to perform a few key maintenance tasks (e.g., cleaning a keyboard, running a disk defragmenter, updating software). - Use a projector to show step-by-step processes. 2. **Student Activity (15 minutes)** - Divide students into small groups. - Assign each group a computer and a set of maintenance tasks to perform. - Provide guidance and feedback as needed. #### **Assessment and Review (10 minutes)** 1. **Discussion (5 minutes)** - Ask students to share their experiences from the practical session. - Discuss any challenges faced and how they can be addressed. 2. **Q&A (3 minutes)** - Open the floor for any questions related to the lesson. 3. **Quiz/Exit Ticket (2 minutes)** - Distribute a short quiz or ask a few exit questions to assess understanding. #### **Conclusion (5 minutes)** 1. **Recap (2 minutes)** - Summarize the key points covered in the lesson. 2. **Assignment (2 minutes)** - Assign homework: Create a maintenance schedule for a family or school computer. 3. **Closing (1 minute)** - Thank students for their participation. - Announce the topic for the next class: "Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques." ### **Homework** - **Assignment:** Create a detailed maintenance schedule for either a family or school computer system. Include daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks. ### **Teacher Notes** - Ensure the practical session computers are prepared in advance. - Be ready to provide additional resources or support for students struggling with the tasks. - Encourage students to ask questions and seek clarification as needed.