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.