Well done, everyone! You’ve made fantastic progress in Unit 2. I’ve really enjoyed reading your thoughtful discussion posts and seeing how you’ve applied the time management strategies in your assignments. Keep up the great work as we continue forward!
Please know that it is ok to not know yet what you want to do in life or in IT–especially if multiple aspects of IT fascinate you. I will admit – I’m the same way and I have found many passions within IT and I have tried many different roles.
I’m actively grading your submissions and will provide feedback as quickly as possible to help guide your next steps. If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, don’t hesitate to reach out! You can reach me by phone at (720) 239-2114 or email me at nicholas.mahoney@purdueglobal.edu. My goal is always to respond within 24 hours.
Keep pushing forward—you’re doing awesome!
This week, we dive into the inner workings of your computer system. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the various components, including hardware, software, and how communication happens within your system and online. We’ll explore essential topics like the Internet, social media, online safety, and security—skills that are useful not only for your personal life but also for your professional life.
By the end of this unit, you’ll be equipped with knowledge that will make your tasks at home and work more effective and efficient.
Please know: this week has a lot of reading and interaction. Use the pacing guide below to stay on top of your studies.
Let’s make the most of this week!
| Day | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Wednesday |
● Review the Announcements for this course ● Attend Seminar (may be on a different day depending on your course schedule) ● Familiarize yourself with Unit 3 of this course ● If you had not in Unit 1 read Unit 0.0 in the CompTIA material, please complete that as soon as possible ● Complete 1.1.1–1.1.16 in the CompTIA material (The Information Age) ● While not required, you are strongly encouraged to complete 1.1.17–1.1.18 in the CompTIA material (The Information Age) |
| Thursday |
● Complete 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.11, 1.2.12 in the CompTIA material (The Internet and Social Media) ● Complete 1.3.1–1.3.6 in the CompTIA material (Digital Communication) |
| Friday |
● Complete 1.4.1–1.4.4, 1.4.7–1.4.8 in the CompTIA material (Online Safety and Security) ● While not required, you are strongly encouraged to complete 1.4.13 in the CompTIA material (Online Safety and Security) ● Organize your notes from the sections you read as they will help you with your assignment this week ● Start your initial post in the Discussion Board |
| Saturday |
● Post one response to a fellow student in the Discussion Board ● Ensure you post your initial response in the Discussion Board by 11:59pm EST ● Complete 1.5.5–1.5.6 in the CompTIA material ● Complete the following labs for an automatic grade in the gradebook: 1.4.14–1.4.17 |
| Sunday | ● Plan for a rest day sometime this week to ensure you do not get burned out! |
| Monday |
● Complete 2.1.1–2.1.13 in the CompTIA material (Note: Computer Hardware can be challenging; if you can work ahead, that’s preferred to build yourself some buffer) ● While not required, you are strongly encouraged to complete 2.1.14, 2.1.19 in the CompTIA material ● Post one response to a fellow student in the Discussion Board |
| Tuesday |
● Complete 2.2.1–2.2.12 in the CompTIA material ● While not required, you are strongly encouraged to complete 2.2.13, 2.2.18 in the CompTIA material ● Post one response to a fellow student in the Discussion Board |