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Disk Management Activity

The activity titled 'Exploring Disk Management' aims to teach students about disk management concepts such as partitioning, formatting, and optimizing disk storage. Students will engage in group tasks using the Disk Management tool to perform operations and present their findings. The session concludes with a recap of key points and a quiz to reinforce learning.

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Disk Management Activity

The activity titled 'Exploring Disk Management' aims to teach students about disk management concepts such as partitioning, formatting, and optimizing disk storage. Students will engage in group tasks using the Disk Management tool to perform operations and present their findings. The session concludes with a recap of key points and a quiz to reinforce learning.

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Activity Title: "Exploring Disk Management”

Objective:
Students will understand key concepts of disk management and apply these skills to perform
basic operations like partitioning, formatting, and optimizing disk storage.

Materials Needed:

 Computers with Windows OS (if available)


 Handouts summarizing key terms: partitioning, file systems, defragmentation
 Pre-installed Disk Management tool or screenshots of the tool for offline use
 Pen and paper for notes

Activity Breakdown:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

 Begin with a brief discussion about disk management.


 Ask students:
o "Why is it important to manage storage effectively?"
o "What happens if disk health is ignored?"
 Explain the purpose and tools in disk management, referencing concepts from the PPT
(e.g., partitioning, file systems, defragmentation).

2. Exploration Activity (20 minutes)

 Group Task: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will explore one topic using
either the actual Disk Management tool or screenshots provided:
1. Creating a new partition
2. Assigning a drive letter
3. Shrinking or expanding a volume
4. Formatting a volume
 Provide step-by-step instructions for their tasks (e.g., using diskmgmt.msc).
 Each group documents their process and any questions they encounter.
3. Group Presentations (10 minutes)

 Each group presents their task, explains what they did, and shares any challenges.
 Discuss common troubleshooting tips.

4. Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

 Recap key points:


o Importance of partitioning and file systems
o Regular maintenance (defragmentation, backups)
 Quick quiz or Q&A to reinforce learning.

Assessment:

 Participation in group activities.


 Quality of group presentation.
 Correctness of answers during the recap quiz.

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