Learning Resources - Media 1.20

1.20 Internet Concepts. Understand Internet operation, including browser and server software (cache memory, helper applications, plug-ins, setting preferences, etc.), the Internet addressing and domain naming system (DNS), and the TCP/IP and PPP protocols. 

Introduction

With a complete understanding of Internet concepts you will be prepared to assist teachers, administrators, and students in using the Internet. While browsers make it seem easy to "surf" the Internet, a person can run into any number of technical difficulties while trying to access information on the World Wide Web. "Why is my browser crashing?" "How do I E-mail?" With a good understanding of Internet concepts, you will be able to answer these and many other Internet related questions.

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 Internet concepts by:
      • describing Internet operation, including browser and server software (cache memory, helper applications, plugins, setting preferences, etc.), the Internet addressing and domain naming system (DNS), and the TCP/IP and PPP protocols.
      • arranging the concepts so that they logically flow to better demonstrate how the concepts and terminology are related.

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 1.20 Internet Concepts on the "Manage" page.
  5. Under "1.20 Internet 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 "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:

  • Introduction to Netscape and the Web
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://pd.l2l.org/lrn_browser.html
    • Description: This tutorial will ground you in the basics of the World Wide Web, as well as give you expert tips to help you become a Netscape Navigator "power user" in less than an hour!
  • Internet Society - History of the Internet
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.isoc.org/internet-history/
    • Description: This site offers many articles on the history of the Internet.
  • NetLingo
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.netlingo.com
    • Description: This site has indexed terminology on just about everything you want to know about the internet. You will find detailed, but easy to understand, explanations.
  • 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.

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