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Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 2 – The Internet and the World Wide Web – LearnSmart

Objective:

Students will be able to describe the Internet and the World Wide Web, and the difference between the two. We discuss the ways of connecting to the Internet, both narrowband and broadband, and the types of Internet access providers. We cover the basic structure of the Internet and who controls it. We also consider the parts of the World Wide Web—websites, web pages, browsers, URLs, web portals, search tools, and search engines. We probe the mysteries of HTML and hyperlinks.

In the second half of the chapter, we consider the riches of Internet use, and then we look at the risks. Among the riches are email, instant messaging, FTP, newsgroups, and mailing lists. We also have telephone, multimedia, webcasting, blogs, e-commerce, and social networking. Among the risks: snoopers, spam, spoofing, phishing, pharming, cookies, spyware, and malware such as viruses.

Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Internet
  • World Wide Web
  • Narrowband
  • Broadband
  • Internet Access Provider
  • Websites (pages, browser, URLs, web portals, search tools and search engines)
  • HTML
  • Email
  • Instant Messaging
  • FTP
  • Newsgroups
  • Mailing Lists
  • Telephony
  • Multimedia
  • Webcasting
  • Blogs
  • E-Commerce
  • Social Networking
  • Online Privacy
  • Online Threats

Assignment:

  1. Complete the Chapter LearnSmart module, due Wednesday, Sept. 19th. This Practice assignment consists of 100 questions.
Assigned: September 13th, 2018
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 19th, 2018
Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 1 – Introduction to Information Technology – Sharpening the Saw

The Lumberjack Story – excerpted from Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People

It was the final of the annual lumberjack competition, only 2 competitors remained, an older experienced lumberjack and a younger, stronger lumberjack. 

The rules of the competition were quite simply he who could fell the most trees in 24 hours was the overall winner.

The younger lumberjack was full of enthusiasm and went off into the wood and set to work straight away, he worked all through the day and all through the night, he felt more and more confident with every tree he felled that he would win, because he knew that he had superior youth and stamina than the older lumberjack that he could also hear working away in another part of the forest. 

At regular intervals throughout the day the noise of trees being felled coming from the other part of the forest would stop, the younger lumberjack took heart from this thinking that this meant that the older lumberjack was taking a rest, whereas he could use his superior youth and strength and stamina to just keep going.

At the end of the competition the younger lumberjack felt confident he had won, he looked in front of him at the piles of felled trees that were the result of his superhuman effort.

At the medal ceremony the younger lumberjack stood on the podium still confident and expecting to be awarded the prize of champion lumberjack, next to him stood the older lumberjack who he was surprised to see also looked a lot less exhausted than he did.

When the results were read out the younger lumberjack was devastated to hear that the older lumberjack had chopped down significantly more trees than he had, he turned to the older lumber jack and said,

“How can this be”?

“I heard you take a rest every hour whilst I worked continuously through the night”,

“and I am younger, stronger and fitter than you old man”!

The older lumberjack turned to him and said;

“Every hour I took a break to rest and sharpen my saw”

Today, we will take the first Practice Quiz for Chapter 1, and by reviewing what we have already learned, you can “sharpen your saws” to ensure that you do your best on the final quiz on Friday.

Objective:

Students will explore how computing and the Internet affects their lives. Students will explore smartphones, the Internet, the World Wide Web and other aspects of the electronic world.

Students will also learn how Information Technology can benefit them, and what the different varieties of computers are. Students will discover how a computer works, and what goes into a personal computer, including hardware and software. Students will then explore the directions that computer and communications development are heading in the near future.

Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Information Technology
  • Mobile Devices
  • Email
  • The Internet
  • Cyberspace
  • Tech Smarts
  • Computer Varieties
  • Basic Computer Operations
  • Computer Development
  • Communications Development

Assignment:

  1. Complete the Chapter 1 “Sharpening the Saw” Practice quiz, due Friday of this week. The Practice assignment consists of 83 questions.
  2. Check your score afterwards, and if you got less than 80 percent, try, try again!
  3. I urge you to retake the Practice quiz until you score 100 percent to ensure maximum preparedness for Friday’s summative quiz.
  4. The Chapter 1 quiz will take place on Friday, August 31st.
Assigned: August 27th, 2018
Due Date: August 31st, 2018
Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 1 – Introduction to Information Technology – LearnSmart

Objective: 

Students will explore how computing and the Internet affects their lives. Students will explore smartphones, the Internet, the World Wide Web and other aspects of the electronic world.

Students will also learn how Information Technology can benefit them, and what the different varieties of computers are. Students will discover how a computer works, and what goes into a personal computer, including hardware and software. Students will then explore the directions that computer and communications development are heading in the near future.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • Information Technology
  • Mobile Devices
  • Email
  • The Internet
  • Cyberspace
  • Tech Proficiency
  • Computer Varieties
  • Basic Computer Operations
  • Computer Development
  • Communications Development
Assignment:
  1. Access the Using Information Technology eBook and read Chapter 1 titled: “Introduction to Information Technology: The Future Now”.
  2. Complete the Chapter 1 LearnSmart Practice assignment, due Friday of next week.
Assigned: August 17th, 2017
Teacher Pacing Due Date: August 24th, 2018
Networking and Operating Systems

SHOW ME YOUR MOVES! NetOp Pre-Test 2018

Today, we will take an evaluative pre-test to determine your current level of skill in Hardware, Software and Networking fundamentals.

Objective:
Take the NetOp pre-test in the McGraw-Hill Connect online courseware.

Student-Friendly Objective:
I can complete the NetOp pre-test.

Links:
McGraw-Hill Connect: https://connect.mheducation.com/

Topics Discussed:
Networking and Operating Systems

Assignment:

Click the https://connect.mheducation.com/ link to connect to the online testing website.

    1. Navigate to the “SHOW ME YOUR MOVES! NetOp PreTest 2018” exam.
    2. The quiz is 100 questions, all multiple choice, and reflects all the material presented in the eight chapters we cover in the first half of the class.
    3. Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
    4. Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
    5. Please remain silent until everyone has completed the exam.
    6. Remember, this is a pre-test, so do your best to answer all the questions, but don’t worry if you don’t have all the answers. That’s what you’re here to learn.
      • Unless you were here last year, that is – then you’re expected to pass this pre-test so you can progress to the independent study for certification test preparation.
    7. Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
    8. The exam will autosubmit at the end of the class period, so use your time wisely.
    9. When you have completed your exam,  you may begin reading Chapter 1 in the online textbook.

     

 

  • Assigned: August 16th, 2018
    Due Date: August 16th, 2018
Networking and Operating Systems

Introduction to Online Coursework 2018

Objective: 

Students will register with the McGraw Hill Connect website to access the online textbook and coursework.

Student-Friendly Objective: 

I can access the online textbook and coursework.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • McGraw Hill Connect online textbook
  • Online Coursework
  • E-learning
Assignment:
  1. Download the NetOp Registration Details document for your class period and follow the instructions to Register for the Online Coursework:

NetOp Registration Details 5th Hour 2018-19

NetOp Registration Details 7th Hour 2018-19

Posted: August 14th, 2018
Networking and Operating Systems

Haydenmagnet.org Accounts and Google Classroom 2018

Objective:

  • Successfully log into your Haydenmagnet.org Google Account.
  • Create a Google Doc.
  • Connect to the Google Classroom for your class period.
  • Turn in your Google Doc using Google Classroom.

Student-Friendly Objective:

  • I can log into my Haydenmagnet.org Google Account and turn in an assignment using Google Classroom.

Links:
Google Apps for Carl Hayden: https://www.haydenmagnet.org

Topics Discussed:

  • Haydenmagnet.org
  • Google Drive
  • Google Classroom

 

Assignment:

  • Open a Chrome browser and visit the Google website.
  • Click the blue Sign In button in the upper right corner.
  • Sign in with the Haydenmagnet.org account provided to you in your Computer Fundamentals or Computer Science class. If you do not remember your username or password from this account, or if you never took Computer Fundamentals or Computer Science, please see Mister Marmolejo to get your account information.
  • Once you are logged in, click on the “waffle” icon in the upper right corner and choose “Drive” from the list of Google Apps to access Google Drive. Here you will have access to the most useful Google Apps: Document, Presentation, Spreadsheet, Form and Drawing.
  • Click on the blue New button on the left hand side, and create a new Google Doc.
  • In this document, write a couple of sentences to tell me about the most interesting thing you’ve learned during our past two weeks together. It can be anything you learned in this class: something about the room, about the class itself, about me or another member of the class, etc.
  • When you are finished, click the words “Untitled Document” in the upper left corner, and give this document a proper name.
  • Open a new Window or Tab in Safari and navigate to https://classroom.google.com.
  • You should be able to join the Classroom using the code provided in class. If you did not receive the code, please see Mr. Marmolejo.
  • Look over the introduction post and the current assignment. This is where you will turn in the Google Doc you just created.
  • Attach the Google Doc to today’s assignment and submit it using Google Classroom by tomorrow.
  • If you have any questions, my email address is mi.marmolejo@haydenmagnet.org.

Assigned: August 13th, 2018
Teacher Pacing Due Date: August 14th, 2018

Networking and Operating Systems

Class Policies and Procedures 2018-19

Objectives:

  • Understand the class policies and procedures.
  • Recognize the importance of class policies to the successful achievement of learning goals.

Student-Friendly Objectives:

  • I can understand and agree to abide by the class policies to help ensure the classroom is a safe and fun place for everyone.

Links:

None.

Topics Discussed:
  • Classroom policies and procedures

Assignment:

  1. Welcome back! Today we’re going to go over the class rules, or as I like to call them, the policies and procedures.
  2. Society’s based on policies and procedures. Without ’em, we’re no better than poo-flinging monkeys in the jungle. Humans agree to abide by laws so we can all get along and get things accomplished with a minimum of screaming, head-bashing and poo-flinging.
  3. The policies and procedures are pretty straightforward, and they’re all posted in the front of the room where you can see them at all times. They’re all really based on one simple thing: respect.
    1. I’m going to show you respect at all times in the classroom, and all I ask is that you return the favor.
    2. I also ask that you treat everyone else with respect, so that they can do the same for you.
    3. The chairs have wheels for a reason: if you need to scoot over to collaborate with a partner, that’s great. Don’t use them to scoot all over the room, and don’t get up and wander aimlessly. Move with purpose.
    4. Have respect for other people who are trying to get work done, and don’t bother them. Don’t steal anybody’s work (or stuff, for that matter).
    5. Treat my stuff and the school’s stuff with respect, so that it can stay in good shape for you and for everyone else. Let me know right away if anything is marked, damaged or missing so I can address it immediately.
    6. We’re going to have a lot of opportunities to critique the work of others in this class. Keep it respectful, positive and constructive, please. Don’t feel bad if someone else critiques your work, it’s only going to help you improve and get stronger.
    7. I’ve got a lot of cool stuff to teach you in this class. Please don’t make it any harder for me than it already is by disrupting my class, or making it harder for the people around you to pay attention.
    8. I promise not to come to your room and mess it up; can you do me the same courtesy? I’d appreciate it.
    9. Don’t leave the room without my permission. I need to know where you are at all times. If you need to leave the room, please sign out on the digital sign-out sheet provided.
    10. Read your Student Handbook! We all (you and me both) are required to abide by its policies, so it’s important to know exactly what those policies are so you don’t violate them unintentionally (Or intentionally!).
  4. Do any of the class policies seem strange? Like something you shouldn’t have to be asked not to do? Guess what: the reason that policy’s in place is because some knucklehead decided to be a creep and had to be asked to stop. Please: Don’t be that guy.
  5. If you can agree to abide by these policies and procedures, then we can all get along. If there’s anything you feel like you can’t agree to here, let me know and we can talk it over.

Posted: August 9th, 2018

Networking and Operating Systems

Usage Policy Presentation 2018-19

Objectives:

  • Review the Computer Lab and Internet Usage Policy.
  • Discuss acceptable use of school and network resources.

Student-Friendly Objectives:

  • I can understand and agree to abide by the Computer Lab and Internet Usage Policy for the Center for Computer Studies.

Links:

Lab Use Policy Presentation

Topics Discussed:
  • Proper use of school and network resources
  • Software Copying
  • Copyright
  • Software Privacy and Vandalism
  • Care of Equipment
  • Food and Drink Policy
  • Internet Usage Guidelines
  • Consequences of Policy Violation

Assignment:

  1. By now, you’ve been using computers in school long enough that you should have a pretty good handle on what is an acceptable use of computer equipment and the Internet, and what isn’t acceptable. Today’s presentation will eliminate any doubt or confusion as to what is and isn’t acceptable here in the lab.
  2. Watch the Usage Policy Presentation along with me, and feel free to ask any questions you may have on the policy.
  3. This policy is also outlined on the Plan for Success that you received earlier this week. The signed Plan for Success is due tomorrow! When you sign it, you’re agreeing to follow this policy.
  4. The policies make sure that this room remains a clean and functional place for everyone to live and learn in. We can’t get much accomplished in here unless everyone can agree to abide by them. If you can live with that, then we can move on to learning the good stuff.

Posted: August 8th, 2018

Networking and Operating Systems

Plans for Success 2018-19

Objectives:

  • Introduce students to the Plan for Success.
  • Distribute Plans for Success for student and parent review.

Student-Friendly Objectives:

  • I can read and understand the class Plan for Success, and I will take it home to share with my parents/guardians and get their signature as proof of their understanding and approval.

Links:

Networking & Operating Systems 1-2H Plan For Success 2018-19

Topics Discussed:
  • Networking and Operating Systems 1-2H Plan for Success

Assignment:

  1. Hey, you’re back! It’s good to see you again. Today, we’re going to take care of some official business called the Plan for Success.
  2. When you get to the college or university level, every class you’re going to take has something called a syllabus. It’s basically a legal document that defines what you can expect from the professor, and what they expect from you. It’s a pretty important thing! The Plan for Success is essentially the same thing for this class.
  3. Why is it so important? Well, since it’s a legally binding document, if a professor violates the terms of the published syllabus in a way that a student feels negatively affects them, that student can take the professor to court. Side note: please don’t take me to court. If you see a problem with the Plan for Success, just let me know and I’ll fix it.
  4. I’m going to point out the important parts of the Plan for Success for you today, but it’s your responsibility to read it in full and make sure you understand it, because everything we do from here on out is going to be governed by this document. If you have any questions about the document, make sure you take time to ask me so I can explain anything you don’t understand.
  5. Once you’ve read it and fully understand it, sign it at the bottom to signify your understanding and agreement to follow the plan.
  6. Put it someplace safe, and take it home with you. Show it to your folks tonight, and tell them what we talked about today. Make sure they understand what you’re getting into, and have them sign it to confirm that they understand the details. Bring it back to me by the end of the week (August 10th, 2018).

Assigned: August 7th, 2018
Due Date: August 10th, 2018

Networking and Operating Systems

First Day 2018 – Getting to Know You

Objectives:

  • Introduce students to the class.
  • Introduce students to the instructor.
  • Introduce students to the classroom.
  • Have students introduce themselves to each other.

Student-Friendly Objectives:

  • I can introduce myself to the instructor and the other students in the classroom.

Links:

None.

Topics Discussed:

  • Networking and Operating Systems
  • Room 225
  • Mister Marmolejo
  • Yourself!

Assignment:

Welcome to my classroom website for Networking and Operating Systems 1-2 Honors! This website will be your one-stop shop for all classroom assignments, announcements and materials pertaining to the class.

  1. Take a look around! I’ll explain everything here very soon.
  2. Today we’re going to do one of those “getting to know you” activities. I know, you’re probably going to do something like this in every class today. Don’t worry, I’ll do my best to make it fun.

Posted: August 6th, 2018