Learning Resources - Media 1.18

1.18 Network Design Issues. Demonstrate an understanding of network design issues and rules for network design, by designing an effective Local Area Network to meet the needs of a selected school.

Introduction

 Many times Technology Coordinators are asked to create networks in schools. Critical to network design is the ability to determine computing needs for each building then design networks that specifically address those needs.

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 network design issues by:
      • Designing an effective Local Area Network to meet the needs of a selected school.
      • Using a software package to visually display the LAN that you designed.
      • Describing the school that you worked with.
      • Identifying, listing, then discussing their needs.
      • Detailing the LAN that you designed so that you clearly demonstrate an understanding of network design issues and rules for network design.
      • Providing a rationale for why the LAN that you created is effective and will meet the needs of the school that you selected.

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 "Manage" page in the portfolio template.
  3. Download the "Manage" page from your ftp folder.
  4. Locate 1.18 Network Design Issues on the "Manage" page.
  5. Under "1.18 Network Design Issues" 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 "Manage" page in your ftp folder.
  8. Upload your revised "Manage" page.
  9. Submit the URL for your completed product in the student database.

Related Resources:

  • A Guide to Networking a K-12 School District
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/edu/nie/overview/handbook/handbook.html
    • Description: This Web site, created by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (an NCRTEC partner), presents information about networking a school. It starts with the need for networks and technology in schools and then moves into detail about how to design and create a district network.
  • K-12 Networking Infrastructure Guide
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/edu/nie/overview/network/network.html
    • Description: This Web site, created by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (an NCRTEC partner), discusses planning the infrastructure, TCP/IP protocols and standards, various technology options, the advantages of various connection options, and long-term support of technology.
  • A Guide to Networking for K-12 Schools
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://netc.org/network_guide/
    • Description: Provides a good overview of networking in schools, ranging from a broad overview to specifics of designing and installing networks.
  • Windows NT Resource Center
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.bhs.com/
    • Description: The number one Internet site for information on Windows NT
  • 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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