Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Introduction to this Course

    • Welcome!

    • Introduce Yourself
  • 2

    Computer Hardware

    • Introduction to Hardware

    • Motherboard

    • CPU/Processor

    • RAM (Random Access Memory)

    • Hard Drive

    • Power Supply Unit

    • Expansion Cards

    • Peripherals and Connectors

    • USB A, B and C

    • Display Connectors
  • 3

    Computer Software

    • Operating Systems

    • Microsoft Windows

    • Apple macOS

    • Linux

    • Chrome OS

    • Mobile Devices
  • 4

    Networking

    • What is Networking?

    • Network Interface

    • MAC and IP Addresses

    • Finding Network Information
  • 5

    Troubleshooting

    • Theory

    • The Secret Third Option

    • Try a Repair
  • 6

    News Source Evaluation

    • Evaluating Information

    • Warning Signs

    • Future News

    • Bad News Game
  • 7

    Copyright

    • What is Copyright?

    • Using Others' Work

    • Fair Use

    • A Fair(y) Use Tale

    • Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Sharing

    • Plagiarism

    • Artist Interview
  • 8

    Online Presence

    • What is in your Footprint?

    • Privacy

    • Social Shaming

    • Reflection
  • 9

    Net Neutrality

    • What is Net Neutrality?

    • Opinion 1: The Verge

    • Opinion 2: FCC Chairman

    • Your Opinion
  • 10

    Wrap-Up

    • Great work!

    • Future Classes

    • Feedback