EVOC 518
Leonard A. Moreno
January 27, 2002
EVOC 518, WR4 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SS#5927

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
INTRO TO COMPUTER REPAIR

What is the course, Intro to Computer Repair?

Computer Repair is an Palmdale R.O.P (Regional Occupation Program) course.  The course is designed with a threefold purpose:

  1. To prepare the student for career options in the area of Computer Repair for PC's.

  2. To give the student a life-long tool for diagnosing and repairing personal computers for professional or personal interests.

  3. To provide the student with internship work experience with local computer repair business.

Career pathways possible after a course in Intro to Computer Repair:

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IBM Repair Technician

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Macintosh Repair Technician

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Mainframe Computer Technician

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Warranty Repair Technician

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CompUSA Technician

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BestBuy Computer Repair Technician

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Fry's Electronics Computer Technician

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Network Technician

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Computer Lab Technician

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Vocational Instructor - Computer Repair

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Laptop Repair Technician

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Printer Repair Technician

What skills will be learned in Intro to Computer Repair?

  1. Effective repair and troubleshooting through skills learned on a IBM compatible computer, through classroom participation, through classroom presentations, and through assisting other students.
  2. Technological computer troubleshooting by solving and researching using a variety of programs and hardware tools.
  3. Responsibility as a global citizen through the use or recycle hardware whenever possible, by doing class projects in PC or MAC in conjunctions with computer repair assignments, and by being sensitive to different operating systems.
  4. Critical thinking when planning an approach to class projects, developing troubleshooting skills and executing them on the computer, and assisting other student's work.
  5. Personal responsibility and well being by using safety precautions, adapting to changing conditions when repairs don't perform as expected, resolve personal conflicts in the classroom using positive and non-violent means, and developing a general positive attitude.
  6. Developing strategies for lifelong learning and career awareness by paying attention to the types of careers that result from an understanding of the subject matter, by developing a personal plan for a career, and by learning to use time management skills and goal setting to achieve the career desired.
  7. Understand the importance of a core curriculum throughout the educational experience and through life - understanding and using science, reading, writing and math.

 

What is the course outline for Intro to Computer Repair?

Acceptance in the Program

bulletRegistration paperwork for R.O.P
bulletEmergency notification forms
bulletApplication for position in class
bulletPretest for computer knowledge
bulletSafety test
bulletInterview

Building Computer Repair Skills

bulletInstalling hardware
bulletInstalling software
bulletBuilding a complete system
bulletDiagnosing
bulletRepair
bulletTechnical Support

Advanced Repair Knowledge

bulletServer Design
bulletAlternate Operating Systems
bulletMicro-Circuitry Repair

Classroom Facilities and Equipment

There are two computers that will be issued to you.  One computer will come with all hardware and software still in a box, the other computer will be a working computer.  Two areas in the classroom are for different usage:  The classroom will be used for lectures and normal informational topics.  Labs will be used to facilitate repairs and troubleshooting.  General class schedules will be posted on the board at the beginning of each week.  You and your group partner must work together while in the lab but must each turn in your own quizzes, tests and other written requirements separately.

Notebooks

You will be given many handouts (such as this one).  This will become our "textbook".  These handouts must appear in an organize fashion in your notebooks.  The handouts will be numbered for easy organization.  Notebooks will be checked periodically and counted for part of your grade.  Any handouts missed because of absence or tardiness can be downloaded from the classroom website www.avdistrict.org/laptop/rop.  Additional resources and extra credit will be posted on the classroom website, it is your responsibility to check the website periodically.

Tools

Appropriate tools and materials will be issued to you.  It is your responsibility to bring these to classroom daily.  They will be spontaneously checked and used for a grade to ensure this.   You must bring in your own floppy diskettes to save any information relative to software being used in the classroom.

Class Projects

Each unit of Computer Repair is taught the same way.  First, we discuss and demonstrate an example of the project, such as installing memory.  Then, you produce the exact example so that you understand the concepts of how to install all types of memory.  Next, you install and remove memory on different types of machines so as to accumulate experience.  Finally, you present you work to the class and discuss issues associated.  The class projects have two results, the Example must be reproduced exactly as shown to demonstrate that you have mastered the skills taught.  The Practicum must show an ability to take the example and apply it on your own correctly.  Both the Example and the Practicum are graded.

 

Quizzes and Exams

There will be quizzes that are both announced and unannounced.  There will be exams announced well ahead of time and posted online.

Grades

The course is divided into sections or units.  There are six of them.  They are:

  1. Acceptance
  2. Diagnosing
  3. Repair
  4. Research
  5. Installing hardware and software
  6. Technical Support
  7. Building a complete system

As we progress through each unit, you will be graded on quizzes, exams and completeness of notebooks.  Also, you will receive a grade on both the Example and the Practicum for each unit.  At the end of the course, you will be graded on your ability to apply everything you have learned to repairing a computer from a "real" customer.

Percent grading:
100% = A Excellent
85% = B Above Average
75% = C Average
65% = D Below Average
Below 65% = Failing

There will be a midterm during the first semester, and a final exam at the end of the second semester.  Grades will be posted online by your student ID throughout the semester.

Classroom Behavior

This course is designed to produce more for the student who takes full advantage of the collective knowledge of the teacher and the students participating.  Therefore, participation is important.  Positive attitudes contribute to group discussions and daily work.  Negative attitudes detract from learning and growing.  Therefore, negative attitudes will not be tolerated.

Assertive Discipline Plan

Rules

  1. When the teacher is lecturing, there is no talking among students.

  2. When students are presenting their work, no one else is talking.

  3. At all times students and teacher will treat each other with respect.

  4. Round table discussions of student work allow for everyone to participate in an orderly and polite manner with respect for the student whose work is being discussed.

  5. No food or drinks are allowed near the computers; however, snacks may be brought into the classroom and eaten at your desks during break.

  6. There is no fighting or disagreements among students in this class.

  7. Students must not violate safety rules to yourself and the computes being worked on.

Consequences

  1. Verbal warning

  2. 10-minute class cleanup time

  3. One-hour after-school detention (research)

  4. Removal of student from classroom until parent and administration conference occurs.

The teacher reserves the right to remove anyone from class at any time who is not meeting the high standards of the class.  Vocational Education is hands on practice for a professional career and will be treated as such.

STUDENT:  I have read the above rules and consequences and agree to abide by them.

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STUDENT PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE WITH DATE

PARENT OR GUARDIAN:  I have read the assertive discipline plan for Intro to Computer Repair and I agree that my child should adhere to the plan.

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PARENT OR GUARDIAN PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE WITH DATE

 

Questions and comments can be directed to me Leonard Moreno at Palmdale R.O.P (661) 575-1094
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