Lesson Plan

September 29, 1999

Details

Reading / References

Read chapter 9 from Discovering Computers 2000

Objectives

• Define the components required for successful communications

• Describe uses of communications

• Identify the various types of transmission media

• Explain the purpose of communications software

• Describe commonly used communications devices

• Explain the difference between a local area network and a wide area network

• Understand the various communications protocols

• Identify uses of intranets and extranets

Morning Coursework

• Chapter 9 Pretest (online)
• Data Communications Concepts (Download Slides)
• Exploring Computers of the Future (Interactive Lab) – pg 9.44
• Nerd Industry Video (3/3) - Cringely

Afternoon Coursework

• Chapter 9 – Operating Systems & Utility Programs
• At the Movies – pg 9.39   http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=movies&chap=9 
• Checkpoint – pg 9.40   http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=check&chap=9 
• At Issue: Read #2 - page 9.41
• Hands On – pg 9.43   http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=hands&chap=9 
• Net Stuff – pg 9.44   http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=stuff&chap=9 
• Note: #1 is the interactive lab already completed.
• Check out #2, #3 & #4
• Review Key Terms – pg 9.38

Lab Work

• Read chapter 9
• Complete morning coursework and previously assigned assignments.
• Quiz tomorrow - Chapters 1, 2, & 7 from book