Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Senior Secondary 3

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• for the Lesson:
• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Perform basic physical cleaning and inspection of computer hardware components.
• Execute common software maintenance tasks, such as disk cleanup, disk defragmentation, and antivirus scans.

Lesson summary

This lesson focuses on the practical application of computer maintenance techniques, building upon foundational knowledge of computer care. Understanding and performing routine maintenance is crucial for extending the lifespan of computer systems, improving performance, and preventing data loss. In Nigeria, where access to new technology can be limited and repair costs significant, effective maintenance skills are highly valuable, allowing individuals and organizations to maximize their investment in ICT infrastructure. These skills are directly applicable in homes, schools, cybercafes, business centres, and various professional settings, including IT support and entrepreneurship in...

Teacher activity

• Recaps "Maintenance of Computer 1" (if previously taught) by asking questions about the general importance of computer maintenance and types of maintenance.
• Introduces "Maintenance of Computer 11" as the practical application phase, emphasizing the "how-to."
• Briefly outlines the day's practical objectives (hardware cleaning, software optimization).

Evaluation guide

• The evaluation will focus on assessing students' ability to practically demonstrate or accurately describe simple computer maintenance procedures, aligning with the given performance objectives.
• Assessment Strategies:
• A. Formative Assessment (During the Lesson):
• Observation of Practical Work (aligned to PO1 & EG1): The teacher observes students as they attempt to clean external hardware components (monitor, keyboard, mouse) and check cable connections.
• Marking Scheme:*

Reference guide

• Somecomputerscraps in the lab.
• Softwarefor hardwaremaintenance.
• Softwarefor softwaremaintenance.