Learning Resources - Media 1.16

1.16 Network Concepts. Understand and describe important networking concepts, including network topologies, data packaging,bandwidth, protocol, standards and wiring options (i.e. twisted pair, coax, fiber).

Introduction

Professionals within your district will approach you with what they perceive as computer problems. Many times these problems are not simply computer problems; they are network problems or issues. Therefore, a full understanding of network related concepts is critical.  

Your Job:

  1. Use the details provided below to create a product that addresses and demonstrates mastery of this competency.
  2. Use the stepwise process listed under Your Portfolio to display the completed product in your ITSC portfolio.

    Product Details:

    • Create a product in INSYS 461 that demonstrates your understanding of important networking concepts, including:
      • network topologies,
      • data packaging,
      • bandwidth, protocol,
      • standards, and
      • wiring options (i.e. twisted pair, coax, fiber).
    • Arrange the concepts so that they logically flow to better demonstrate how the concepts and terminology are related.
    • Include visuals to help support the concepts and terminology.

Your Portfolio:

  1. FTP your completed product for this competency to the "1media" folder within the web-based portfolio template provided.
  2. Click here to view the "Devel" page in the portfolio template.
  3. Download the "Devel" page from your ftp folder.
  4. Locate 1.16 Network Concepts on the "Devel" page.
  5. Under "1.16 Network Concepts" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here."
  6. Link the word "here" to your product.
  7. Delete the old "Devel" page in your ftp folder.
  8. Upload your revised "Devel" page.
  9. Click here to view the "Manage" page in the portfolio template.
  10. Download the "Manage" page from your ftp folder.
  11. Locate 1.16 Network Concepts on the "Manage" page.
  12. Under "1.16 Network Concepts" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here."
  13. Link the word "here" to your product.
  14. Delete the old "Manage" page in your ftp folder.
  15. Upload your revised "Manage" page.
  16. Click here to view the "Utiliz" page in the portfolio template.
  17. Download the "Utilize" page from your ftp folder.
  18. Locate 1.16 Network Concepts on the "Utiliz" page.
  19. Under "1.16 Network Concepts" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here."
  20. Link the word "here" to your product.
  21. Delete the old "Utiliz" page in your ftp folder.
  22. Upload your revised "Utiliz" page.
  23. Submit the URL for your completed product in the student database

Related Resources:

  • A Short Review of Network Concepts
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://scilnet.fortlewis.edu/tech/Network/default.htm
    • Description: Defines networking terms and examines the role of network protocols, hardware and services.
  • PC Webopedia
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://webopedia.internet.com/
    • Description: Wondering what a computer term means? This on-line resource is excellent! You can type in the computer term that is puzzling you and it will bring back a definition.
  • PC Lube and Tune (PCLT)
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://pclt.cis.yale.edu/pclt/
    • Description: The PCLT objective is to supply usable introductions, tutorials, and education on technical subjects. Some of the subjects covered are TCP/IP and PPP protocols, legacy systems, and the Ethernet.
  • Intranet Journal
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.intranetjournal.com/
    • Description: All about intranets. Includes news, downloadable software, FAQs, and "Soundings," a popular moderated message exchange dedicated to the intranet.

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