User:Suraj Pandey/Lesson Plan 10

Course: Complete Linux Training                                                                                                                                           Topic: System Access and File System                                                                                                                                 Sub-topic: Changing Password                                                                                              Time: 15 Minutes                                                                                                                                                                     Date: 2023-12-16

Objective: Students will learn how to change passwords for user accounts in a Linux environment. They will understand the importance of regular password updates for security.

Duration: 10 minutes

Materials:

• Computer with Linux operating system (either physical or virtual)
• Projector or screen for demonstration

Introduction (2 minutes):

• Start the lesson by explaining the importance of strong and regularly updated passwords in maintaining the security of user accounts.
• Briefly discuss the risks associated with weak passwords and the necessity of changing them periodically.

Demonstration (5 minutes):

1. Open a terminal on the computer.
2. Introduce the passwd command as the tool for changing passwords.
3. Demonstrate how to change the password for the current user account using the following steps:
   • Type passwd and press Enter.
   • Enter the current password when prompted.
   • Enter the new password when prompted, following any password policy requirements.
   • Confirm the new password.
4. Explain that the password change is successful if there are no error messages.

Guided Practice (2 minutes):

• Ask students to follow the steps on their own computers to change their passwords.
• Provide assistance and address any questions or issues that arise during the practice.

Conclusion (1 minute):

• Recap the key points: the significance of strong passwords, the command used for changing passwords (passwd), and the process involved.
• Encourage students to make changing passwords a regular practice to enhance the security of their Linux accounts.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the guided practice to ensure they can successfully change their passwords.
• Ask a few students to share their experiences or any challenges faced during the process.

Homework/Extended Learning:

• Instruct students to research and write a brief summary on additional methods or tools for enhancing password security in a Linux environment.

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