NETWORKING

Casey Farmer

What is Networking
A network is any interconnected group of people or things capable of sharing meaningful information with one another.

Computers can be networked to share information

(Peters, 2011)

Key Terms
Local area network (or LAN) Network designed and implemented at the scale of a single building or office.

Wide area network (or WAN)

A network that connects a single office or branch LAN to its parent organization's network and all the millions of networks that together make up the Internet.
(Peters, 8 Fe)

Hardware/Devices
Coaxial cable Twisted pair cables Optical fiber Wireless Switch Router Network card Hub Modem WAP(Wireless Access Point)

Why Network
Ability to share a single printer between computers. Ability to share a single Internet connection with all the computers in a school or company. Teachers, employees, students can view shared files on any computer.

Capabilities
Internet

Printers Email
Video Conferencing Chat Groups

Peer-to-Peer Network
Having several computers connected, but no computer occupies a privileged position.

(Peters, 2011)

Client-Server Network
Servers perform critical functions on behalf of the other machines (the clients) on the network. Example data sharing.

(Peters, 2011)

Cloud-Based Network
Organization such as schools pay a third-party vendor to host data, applications and other resources on servers and manages those resources via a web browser

(Peters, 2011)

Worksheet
Networks
Question 1 What is a computer network and where are they commonly used at? Question 2 Using a computer network can have many advantages, what are some of these advantages? Question 3 Define LAN and WAN? Give an example of each. Question 4 There are two main strategies for connecting computers what are they: a) Briefly describe each strategy. b) Draw a diagram to represent each strategy. Question 5 What types of servers can be connected to a network? Describe them.

Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Template EDTECH 541 Your Name: Casey Farmer Lesson Title: Networking Introduction: This lesson is intended to give a brief overview of what a network is and what they can be used for. Content Area and Grade or Age Level of Students: Middle School Computer Class Objectives: Given a worksheet with questions, terms and concepts and access to on-line resources students will utilize their information literacy skills to gather information about computer networks. They will

demonstrate their understanding of these terms by completing a quiz with 80% or better accuracy.
Standards Addressed: NC Computer Engineering Technology X107. Basic Networking (Core 6.0) ("Ncdpi," 2004) Relative Advantage: Learners will understand the basic concepts and terms of networking. Timeline: 2 class periods Materials: Computers Visuals of (Coaxial cable, twisted pair cables, Switch, Router, Network card, Hub, Modem) Networking Worksheet/Quiz Basic Networking Handout Grouping Strategies: Each student will have access to an individual computer. Learning Activities: Students will take part in class discussion with PowerPoint. Followed by a group activity reviewing the handout in which they will read and highlight key terms and phrases. The lesson will end with a worksheet/quiz. Assessment: Students will complete a brief 5 question quiz about the information they have learned. Students will show 80% mastery. Adaptations for Learners with Special Needs: Extra time and resources will be provided to individuals that need them. References:

Ncdpi. (2004, June 22). Retrieved from http://www.wcpss.net/school_to_career/cte/instructional_resources/curriculum/curriculum_guides/7991-7992_ol.pdf Peters, C. (2011, February 8). Networking 101: Concepts and definitions. Retrieved from http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/networks/page4774.cfm Peters, C. (8 Fe). Techsoup. Retrieved from http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/networks/page4773.cfm Yeshi, S. (n.d.). Basic Networking Tutorial. In what is a computer network. Retrieved June 14, 2012, from http://www.mowhs.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/What-is-a-computer-Network.pdf

Networks
Question 1

What is a computer network and where are they commonly used at?

Resources
Ncdpi. (2004, June 22). Retrieved from http://www.wcpss.net/school_to_career/cte/instructional_resour ces/curriculum/curriculum_guides/7991-7992_ol.pdf Peters, C. (2011, February 8). Networking 101: Concepts and definitions. Retrieved from http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/networks/page4774.cfm Peters, C. (8 Fe). Techsoup. Retrieved from http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/networks/page4773.cfm Yeshi, S. (n.d.). Basic Networking Tutorial. In What is a computer network. Retrieved June 14, 2012, from http://www.mowhs.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Whatis-a-computer-Network.pdf