Specific Session Learning Objectives:
1. The broadband connectivity options, including, but not limited to Digital Subscriber Lines, Cable Modem, and Satellite will be explored. The advantages and disadvantages of each will be compared.
2. Practical solutions for typical broadband connection problems will be developed and effectively presented.
3. Computer hardware needed for broadband connectivity will be identified and demonstrated.
4. The advantages of broadband Internet connectivity and its effective use by educators will be explained and demonstrated.
5. The knowledge necessary to make an informed decision about broadband networking will be developed and the practical skills needed for setup will be obtained.
Presentations
Broadband Networking - A Practical Guide for Educators Draft PowerPoint Presentation (Up-dated on June 24, 2002) scheduled for Presentation at the Nova Southeastern University's Program for Higher Education Summer Institute in Tucson, Arizona July 22, 2002
Peer To Peer Networks - A PowerPoint Presentation
Learning Resources:
Books:
Berg, G. (1998). MCSE networking essentials - what you need to succeed. New Riders Publishing.
Froehlich, F., Sandler, G. & Elberfeld, J. (2000). A+ certification first look: Hardware. Rochester, NY: element K Press.
Naugle M. (1994). The illustrated network book. New York, NY: Van Norstrand.
Reinhold.Sasser, S. & McLaughlin, R. (1994). Fix your own LAN, second edition. New York, NY: MIS Press.
Tanenbaum, A. (1996). Computer networks third edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Great Internet Sites
DSL Reports http://www.dslreports.com/
DSL FAQ http://www.everythingdsl.com/faq/
DSL Instillation Instructions http://www.directvinternet.com
DSL Tutorial http://www.dsllife.com/
DSL and Cable Recourse Guide http://www.aspergantis.com/adsl/information.htm
Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide http://cable_dsl.home.att.net/
Gibson Research - Internet Security http://grc.com/intro.htm
Connect Wisconsin http://www.connectwisconsin.org/
The Broadband Place Speed Test http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/faq.html
The Broadband Place Resources http://www.bandwidthplace.com/resources/?to=DSL
