Day 6, 7, 8, 9: cont...Understanding the Components That Make Up A Computer.

Purpose: Students will understand the purpose and value of computer components based on the user's need.

Project: (The project Grade Sheet & Worksheet)
Step #1
. Students will Select the Client that they will represent.
Step #2. Read your client’s description for hints as to their computer needs. Then fill out the “Selecting a Computer for a Client” worksheet that will be provided to you.
Step #3.  Decide if you would like to purchase a computer for your client that is already assembled (Best Buy, Apple, Costco, HP, Dell, etc.), or would you prefer to purchase and assemble a Custom computer with all the primary parts (NewEgg.com, Amazon.com, etc.). Note: a $100 assembly charge will be added to Custom computers.
Step #4.  Students will Create a Google Slide Presentation that will provide the following:

Step #5.  Present: Each student will have 3 minutes to explain to the funder (the rest of the class) why the funder should purchase their computer. The class members will then vote for the student who they feel built the best computer that meets the needs of the client and explain why (Note: the client “Descriptions” contain hints as to the needs of each client.). Remember, you are not playing the role of a computer expert, but you are playing the role of a salesman, so win your classmates vote by providing a persuasive presentation!

Image User's Name Funder Client's Needs
Grandpa George Himself Grandpa likes to email his family and friends. He surfs the internet looking for articles to send them. He is older and rarely leaves the house. He also has a fixed income and can’t spend much.
Sales Director Sally Small Corporation Sally spends most of her days traveling making sales calls to clients. The only thing she uses a computer for is to email business clients, watch movies on Netflix and download and read an occasional book.
Andrew the Accountant Large Corporation Andrew is an accountant for a major tire manufacturer. Andrew starts each day emailing the clients but then spends the rest of the day sitting in his tiny office working on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Word documents. Andrew rarely gets out.
College Bound Craig His Father Craig is starting college. He needs a computer that will allow him to take notes in all his classes. He enjoys emailing and checking up on his friends on Facebook. He will need Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for his projects. In his free time, Craig will spend hours playing video games.
Susie the Video Queen Her Business Susie owns a very successful video editing company. Clients send her films and she spends days and nights in her office editing them.

 

Computer Components
Pre-Made Computers Custom Parts