Do Now

Below you will find the “Do Nows” for the classes that I’m teaching this year. Please find your course and complete the “Do Now” right when you take your seats to start class. Each do now must have the date, question, and answer.

 

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

1. How many hours a day do you spend on your laptop, iPad, cell phone, or desktop? Which is your preferred device? Why?
2. Why is it important to compare features of a computer before making a purchase?
3. What are the different features of a computer people should consider before making their selection?
4. What is an Open Source software?
5. What is cloud computing and what does it enable us to do?
6. What are some of the ways computers change and evolve over time? What do you predict computers will be like 20 years from now?
7. Is owning a cell phone a big responsibility? How can people be more responsible with using or paying for their phones?
8. What are the dangers of using a cell phone while driving?
9. What can people do—either as passengers or drivers—to prevent texting while driving?
10. What kinds of risks can come with using technology? How can people reduce those risks, especially when it comes to protecting their privacy and online  identities?
11. Is it possible to spend too much time with technology? What signs might indicate that someone is overusing technology?
12. How can people keep their technology use in check?
13. What is a Word Processing Software?

 

CISCO IT ESSENTIALS

1. What is a computer?
2. Who is considered to be the father of computers? 
3. What is the CompTIA A+ Certification?
4. What is Information Technology (IT)?
5. What is the job of an IT technician?
6. Explain the differences between a PC and a MAC.
7. List and Describe the function of 3 computer hardware.
8. List and Describe the function of 3 computer software.
9. Read Ch. 2 Introduction section and explain in your own words what this chapter will be about.
10. What is an Engineer?  What do they do?

 

CISCO INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS

1. What is the Internet?
2. Who invented the Internet?
3. How have the Internet changed our lives?
4. What is a browser?
5. What is a computer network?
6. Who had the Internet first?
7. What does URL mean?
8. What is the ISP?
9. What is a Domain Name? What does it mean to have it registered?
10. What is an IP Address?
11. What does .com, .net, .edu, etc. mean?
12. Read the Introduction section of Chapter 2.  Copy and Answer the following questions:
    • What is a Network Operating System?
13. How are end devices different from network devices?
14. What does it mean “to configure“?  What is a configuration?
15. What is a command-line interface (CLI)?  How is it different from a graphical user interface (GUI).
16. What is terminal emulation software?