May 23rd 2016 Lesson Notes

What are we going to learn today? You are going to understand what a network is click here You are going to understand the advantages and disadvantages of networks click here You are going to learn about types of networks You are going to learn about topologies click here You are going to understand the difference between wired and wireless networks You will describe the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks click here You will describe the advantages and disadvantages of wired networks click here You will understand basic networking hardware click here You will understand what a server is click here You will understand what a protocol is click here You will describe the way certain protocols work click here What is your homework and when is it due ? No homework today	What is the actual plan? You will have a lecture (gasp) about networks You will engage in self-directed learning to understand basic ideas about networks.
Is this graded? your work will count towards a formative engagement / ownership of learning grade
Standards we are covering today Click here for all our standards Identify different types of networks. Level: 2 Outline the importance of standards in the construction of networks. Level: 2 Define the terms: protocol, data packet. Level: 1 Explain why protocols are necessary. Level: 3 Outline the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks. Level: 2	As a computer scientist, you have These are the characteristics every computer scientist works towards. Confidence in dealing with complexity Persistence in working with difficult problems Tolerance for ambiguity The ability to deal with open-ended problems The ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution
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