Lesson Plan
Course Title: Computer Maintenance
Session Title: Professionalism: Where Do I Go From Here?
Lesson Duration: Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this lesson, the learner will be able to discuss career opportunities in the
field of Computer Maintenance.
Specific Objectives:
• Define terms associated with the lesson
• Conduct appropriate internet searches to locate career opportunities in CM
• Search print publications to locate career opportunities in CM
• Analyze career postings and opportunities
• Present research findings
• Discuss findings
• Synthesize research findings
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.273(c)(1)(C)
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and
successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to:
(C) employ effective reading and writing skills
130.273(c)(2)(A)(B)(C)
(2) The student identifies various employment opportunities in the information technology field.
The student is expected to:
(A) identify job opportunities and accompanying job duties and tasks;
(B) research careers of personal interest along with the education, job skills, and
experience required to achieve personal career goals; and
(C) examine the role of certifications, resumés, and portfolios in the information technology
profession.
130.273(c)(4)(B)
(4) The student acquires an understanding of computer technologies. The student is expected
to:
(A) explain the fundamentals of microprocessor theory;
(B) define the use of Boolean logic in computer technologies;
Instructor/Trainer
References:
• http://www.dist.maricopa.edu
• http://www.jobvertise.com
• http://www.esecurityplanet.com
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Instructional Aids:
• Professionalism: Where do I go from here? PowerPoint Presentation
• Computer Maintenance Careers Summary Evaluation Rubric
Materials Needed:
• Business journals
• Employment guides
• Trade papers
• Job fair and seminar information
• Local want ads
Equipment Needed:
Computers with Internet Access
Introduction
MI
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: It is important for you to begin to keep a job file. In your job file, you should
include copies of all contacts, letters, applications, and resumes.
Outline
MI
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
I.
Instructor Notes:
Terms associated with the lesson
A. Search engine – a service provided on the
internet enabling users to search for items of
interest
1. www.Dictionary.com
B. Boolean search – database searching based on the
principles of Boolean logic
C. Boolean logic – the logical relationship among
search terms; named for the Irish mathematician
George Boole
II. Internet search tips
A. Typical search engines
1. Lycos
2. Netscape
3. Yahoo!
4. Dogpile
5. Google
6. AltaVista
7. Ask Jeeves
8. LookSmart
9. Search.com
10. MSN
B. Basic terms to use
1. Jobs
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Computer maintenance
Computer technician
PC technician
Employment
Classifieds
C. Boolean Searches
1. Three logical operators
a. OR
b. AND
c. NOT
2. Using the “OR” operator
a. Question: I want information on jobs or
careers
b. Search term: “jobs OR careers”
c. Results: pages on the web that have
either the word “jobs” or the word
“careers”
3. Using the “AND” operator
a. Question: I want information on jobs and
careers
b. Search term: “jobs AND careers”
c. Results: pages on the web that have the
word “jobs” and the word “careers”
d. Will be fewer than the “OR” operator;
may be more or less than the “NOT”
operator
4. Using the “NOT” operator
a. Question: I want information on jobs but
not careers
b. Search term: “jobs NOT careers”
c. Results: pages on the web that have the
word “jobs” but do not have the word
“careers”
d. Will be fewer than the “OR” operator;
may be more or less than the “AND”
operator
III. Classified ads search tips
A. Locate the proper section of the newspaper
B. Quickly scan the postings to identify relevant jobs
C. Thoroughly read the identified postings
D. Obtain more information about the job if necessary:
1. Call the organization on the telephone.
2. Refer to a posted internet database of job
descriptions.
3. Request information via email if available.
4. Search the internet for the organization’s
presence.
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IV. Analyzing an ad
A. Identify the key responsibilities.
B. Identify the qualifications.
C. Identify additional requirements.
D. Compare your skill set with the listed criteria.
E. Determine an appropriateness of fit.
V. Summarizing your findings
A. Job title/position
B. Basic job description
C. Key criteria
D. Career preparedness generalizations/applications
(what does this mean for me?)
VI. Presenting your findings
A. Have your materials organized.
B. Have a logical flow of thoughts or ideas.
C. Be prepared in advance.
D. Practice discussing your findings before the
presentation.
E. Use proper grammar.
F. Speak clearly so that others can hear you.
G. Listen to other speakers during their presentations.
H. Watch them during the presentation to indicate
interest.
I. Ask relevant, meaningful questions when
appropriate.
Application
MI
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
The teacher uses reflective teaching, illustrating thought patterns and processes to
demonstrate locating a job advertisement, ad analysis, and a summary of findings.
The teacher may bring in a local newspaper to demonstrate the reflective process, or
may use the internet to demonstrate the reflective process as well as the Boolean
search process.
MI
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
• Students use business journals, employment guides, trade papers, job fair and
seminar information, local want advertisements, and the internet to identify 5
job postings/advertisements relevant to the field of Computer Maintenance.
• Students complete an analysis of each posting as well as a summary of the
findings across postings. They may review the Computer Maintenance
Careers Summary Evaluation Rubric to have a firmer understanding of
grading criteria.
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Summary
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Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
• Have the students informally present their findings to the class. Facilitate
discussion about the findings.
• Synthesize the findings and create an overview for students to add to their job
files.
Evaluation
MI
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
The teacher monitors individual/group progress as students work on activities.
The teacher provides individual help/redirection as needed.
MI
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Use the Computer Maintenance Careers Summary Evaluation Rubric to evaluate
student products.
Extension
MI
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Students can participate in job shadowing or mentoring programs with Professional
PC Technicians.
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Verbal/
Linguistic
Logical/
Mathematical
Visual/Spatial
Musical/
Rhythmic
Bodily/
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Teaching Strategies
Personal Development
Strategies
Lecture, discussion, journal
writing, cooperative learning,
word origins
Reading, highlighting, outlining,
teaching others, reciting information
Problem-solving, number
games, critical thinking,
classifying and organizing,
Socratic questioning
Mind-mapping, reflective
time, graphic organizers,
color-coding systems,
drawings, designs, video,
DVD, charts, maps
Use music, compose songs
or raps, use musical
language or metaphors
Organizing material logically, explaining
things sequentially, finding patterns,
developing systems, outlining, charting,
graphing, analyzing information
Developing graphic organizers, mindmapping, charting, graphing, organizing
with color, mental imagery (drawing in
the mind’s eye)
Use manipulatives, hand
signals, pantomime, real life
situations, puzzles and board
games, activities, roleplaying, action problems
Reflective teaching,
interviews, reflective listening,
KWL charts
Cooperative learning, roleplaying, group brainstorming,
cross-cultural interactions
Natural objects as
manipulatives and as a
background for learning
Socratic questions, real life
situations, global
problems/questions
Creating rhythms out of words, creating
rhythms with instruments, playing an
instrument, putting words to existing
songs
Moving while learning, pacing while
reciting, acting out scripts of material,
designing games, moving fingers under
words while reading
Reflecting on personal meaning of
information, studying in quiet settings,
imagining experiments, visualizing
information, journaling
Studying in a group, discussing
information, using flash cards with
others, teaching others
Connecting with nature, forming study
groups with like-minded people
Considering the personal relationship to
the larger context
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Rubric
Name:
Points
Available
Assessment Criteria
Completeness –
• 5 job postings included
• All elements covered for each
posting
10
Comprehensiveness – All elements
thoroughly discussed
• Job Title/Position Title (5)
• Job/Position description (10)
• Key Criteria for each Job/Position
(20)
• Personal applications (30)
65
Presentation Style – Appropriate level
of discussion/presentation
• Materials organized
• Logical progression of ideas
• Evidence of
preparedness/knowledge of material
• Comfort level with informal
presentations/discussions
• Positive interactions with peers
during discussion (listening and
feedback)
20
Mechanics – Writing free from
grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors
TOTAL:
Points
Earned
Comments
5
100
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