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Lesson
Plan |
February 3, 2000
Details
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Title
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(Ch 6) FTP and
Downloading Programs and Data
(Ch 8) Advanced Communications Tools
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Time Allotment
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6 hrs
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Reading / References
FTP
Read chapter 6 from Internet Comprehensive
Additional references/information (from book source) can be found at
http://www.course.com/downloads/NewPerspectives/internet/cmp/t06.html
References/Documents on TallTech FTP
File
Transfer Protocol (PDF)
WSFTP
(PDF)
Anonymous
FTP (DOC)
FTP
(PPT)
Supplemental Web Sites/Info
General WSFTP Information can be found at
http://www.cit.cornell.edu/cit-pubs/ftp/ws_ftp.html
Transfer Files with FTP
http://www.wisc.edu/wiscworld/ww4w25/ww25c3.html
Advanced Communication Tools
Read chapter 8 from Internet Comprehensive
Additional references/information (from book source) can be found at:
http://www.course.com/downloads/NewPerspectives/internet/cmp/t08.html
Additional Web References
| CONFERENCING |
Business travel may become a thing of the past with
inexpensive, realtime, desktop conferencing. |
| ALL
ABOUT NEWSGROUPS |
Newsgroups provide a way to communicate with like-minded
people all around the world. |
| SEARCHING
NEWSGROUPS |
Here's a strategy for finding newsgroups of interest. |
| SUBSCRIBING |
Once you've found a newsgroup, here's how to subscribe. |
| STARTING
YOUR OWN |
Although the process is complicated, starting your own
newsgroup can be rewarding. |
Documents on TallTech FTP
Objectives
FTP
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You will
see how FTP can be used within a web browser such as Netscape. You
will
see in this lesson how using a more sophisticated FTP client will also allow
you a broader
range of activities. This includes transferring binary and text files to and
from your
local computer and the FTP server, transferring multiple files at once, and
allowing
the customization of where the files are placed. The
software that will be used with this
lesson is WS_FTP95. There are other packages available such as CuteFTP,
FTPExplorer, etc.
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Specific
Objectives:
- Learn what FTP is an how it works
- Access an FTP server and download a program
- Learn the difference between freeware and shareware
- Locate and download freeware and shareware programs
- Use a Web browser to find and locate data
- Identify several important sources of both programs and data
- Decompress a downloaded file (overview)
- Check your disk for computer viruses (overview)
Advanced Communication Tools
- Learn about and use Internet chat facilities
- Explore virtual worlds that offer entertainment and learning opportunities
- Use the Web to find useful information in Usenet newsgroups
- Reply to and post original articles to Usenet newsgroups
Coursework
FTP
- Chapter
6 Pretest (CTM Online - Internet Comprehensive)
- Overview
of FTP (demo)
- Ensure
that WSFTP is installed on your computer. You can get a copy
from http://www.download.com if you do
not have it (pg 6.26 - 6.30)
- Complete
book steps between pages 6.26 and 6.41
- Complete
quick check on page 6.41
Advanced Communication Tools
- Chapter
8 Pretest (CTM Online - Internet Comprehensive)
- Overview
of Communication Tools (demo)
- Obtain
a copy of WINVN or FreeAgent (Your choice). These programs can be obtained
at http://www.download.com
- Install
the desired software package. Experiment posting messages, retrieving
messages, etc.
- Review
some of the web references on the TallTech.
For Marks
Assignment #: IC04
Assignment: Download Exercise, Internet Tools / Newsgroups
Due: Feb 8/2000
Marks: 20 marks
Complete Case Problems #2 & #3 on pages 6.50 - 6.51. (5 marks - only
need the log from #3)
Complete Case Problems #2, #3, & #4 on pages 8.33 - 8.34. (15 marks)
Home Work
- Quiz
next day
- Read
chapters 6 & 8
- "For
Marks" assignment
Demo
FTP
- What is FTP (pg 6.2 - 6.3)
- Accessing an FTP Server - Anonymous & Full Access (pg 6.3 - 6.5)
- FTP Software (pg 6.5 - 6.6)
- FTP Hierarchy (pg 6.7 - 6.8)
- Using the Web Browser (pg 6.9 - 6.11) (DEMO)
- Downloading Files
File transfer modes, file types, extensions,
decompressing files, viruses (pg 6.11 - 6.15)
- Uploading Files (pg 6.16)
- Freeware, Shareware, Limited Use S/W (pg 6.17)
- Locating software download sites (pg 6.18 - 6.19)
- Using popular download sites (pg 6.20 - 6.25) - i.e. http://www.download.com
(DEMO)
- Key tools: FTP Client, Acrobat PDF reader, file compression, antivirus,
email client (pg 6.26)
- Downloading & Installing WSFTP (pg 6.26 - 6.30) http://www.ipswitch.com
- Using FTP Client Software (WSFTP) (DEMO)
Connecting to FTP Sites
Setting Up an FTP Profile
Changing Directories (Local/Remote)
Creating Directories (Local/Remote)
Removing Directories (Local/Remote)
Obtaining Directory Info
Transferring Files (Remote to Local, Local to Remote)
Transferring Multiple Files
Deleting Files
Renaming Files
Viewing Text Files
Viewing the Log
Closing the FTP Connection
Establishing an anonymous connection
Rights are different for anonymous
- Using command line FTP (pg 6.37 - 6.41)
- Tracing an Internet Route (pg 6.42 - 6.43)
Advanced Communication Tools
- Chat / IRC (pages 8.2 - 8.11)
- Finding chat web sites (page 8.11 - 8.13)
- Virtual worlds (page 8.13 - 8.18)
- Usenet News (page 8.19 - 8.22)
- Web access to News (page 8.22 - 8.24)
- Using Newsreaders (page 8.25 - 8.30)