The road test is daunting, even for someone who is used to taking apart computers! I was not able to see the entire test, but from what I heard, the students must've had a very full thirty minutes. I believe it is a good idea to have the students put together their dream computer and present it in class. Even though some incorrectly identified some parts in some roles (optical drives for example), it gets the students thinking outside of the standardized text book, and into more of a space where they would feel more comfortable (I want to make a gaming rig, I want to use it for animation, etc.)
I'm still unsure of how much time the students get to physically manipulate the computer materials in preparation for their road test. I would imagine that the time would have to be great given the thoroughness of the test.
Additionally, it was good to get to know the students a little better, and to be able to answer some of the questions that they had. Even if their practical jokes need some work, they're a great group of students to work with.
It'll be nice to observe different sessions, but in particular during this lull between training weeks...it'll be good to train on many of the other things ITA teaches, and not just how to put together a computer.
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