COMPS5: Fundamentals of Laptop and Portable Devices

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  General

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  • Select activity Welcoming message

    We are excited to begin this learning journey with you as you explore different types of laptops and portable devices, their features, components, functions, and their use in everyday life and workplaces. Through this course, you will also learn basic skills for handling, maintaining, and troubleshooting these devices. Please read all learning materials carefully, participate in discussions and activities, submit your assignments on time, and feel free to ask for support whenever needed. We wish you a productive and enjoyable learning experience.

  • Select activity Getting to know each other

    

    Getting to know each other Forum

    Due: Friday, 8 May 2026, 8:53 AM
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    Learning outcomes Page
  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
• Select section PORTABLE DEVICES

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  PORTABLE DEVICES

  • Select activity Forum discussion

    

    Forum discussion

    Due: Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:21 PM
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    Learning material SCORM package
  • Select activity Knowledge check

    

    Knowledge check Quiz

    Opened: Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 2:49 PM

    Closes: Saturday, 27 June 2026, 2:49 PM
• Select section LAPTOP COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

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  LAPTOP COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

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    Learning material H5P
• Select section COMPARE AND CONTRAST LAPTOP AND DESKTOP COMPONENTS

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  COMPARE AND CONTRAST LAPTOP AND DESKTOP COMPONENTS

  • Select activity Reflection question

    

    Reflection question Forum

    Due: Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:00 AM

    Write and post your response in not more than 200 words. Your response should clearly answer all the questions and include relevant examples where necessary.

    Reply to at least two classmates by providing constructive feedback, asking questions or sharing additional ideas.

    Questions:
    1. Identify the hardware components found in both laptop and desktop computers.
    2. Explain at least two similarities between laptop and desktop hardware components.
    3. Describe at least two differences between laptop and desktop hardware components.
    4. In your opinion, which device is more suitable for a student studying from home and why?

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    Learning material H5P
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    Knowledge check Quiz
• Select section SMARTPHONES, PDAs, TABLETS

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  SMARTPHONES, PDAs, TABLETS

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    Learning Material H5P

    In this activity, you will watch a short video about the differences between cell phones, smartphones, PDAs and tablets. The video will pause at key moments and ask you questions 
    to check your understanding. Answer each question before the video continues.

    After completing the video, go to the forum and post your response to the question.

  • Select activity Forum discussion

    

    Forum discussion

    After watching the interactive video, post your response to the following question:

    "Based on what you watched, which device would you recommend for a student in Rwanda: a smartphone, a tablet, or a PDA. and why? Give at least two reasons."

    Instructions:
    - Write between 100 and 200 words
    - Reply to at least two classmates
    - Be respectful and constructive in your feedback

  • Select activity Knowledge Check

    

    Knowledge Check Quiz

    Opened: Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 6:10 PM

    Closes: Thursday, 27 August 2026, 6:10 PM
• Select section LAPTOP AND PORTABLE DEVICES CLEANING PROCEDURES

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  LAPTOP AND PORTABLE DEVICES CLEANING PROCEDURES

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    Learning materials SCORM package
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    End of Unit Assessment Quiz