Literary Arts Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 42

TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY Benjamin CSS Franklin BY FRANCISCO GARCIA COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CAREER TRAINING This program includes hardware and software concepts as well as advanced Windows Operating Systems. Students are provided classroom and hands-on instruction that help them prepare to pass both A+ certification tests required to become fully certified Computer Support Specialists. The hardware portion of the class teaches students the history of computers, their various components, and how computers function. The software portion teaches students operating system fundamentals, an overview of computer programs, use of commands for local/network administration, and how to troubleshoot software issues. Advanced Windows operating system includes installation and configuration of Windows Client and Server Operating Systems. Instruction is geared toward English language learners. TEA C H ER EDDY CEBALLOS T his last month of January we celebrated 306 years