So Now I Have a Network Now What

So Now I Have a Network Now What? David Kotkosky Axel Shalson Instructional Technology Applications Facilitators

Outcomes The participant will gain: n conceptual knowledge of networks n knowledge of network components n hands on experience creating a simple LAN n hands on experience creating a wireless LAN n technology support issues n review student technology standards n observe selected students’ projects

Knowledge of Networks are a means to: nshare resources ncomputers, printers, servers, access to Internet nstore files -- documents, audio, video ncommunicate nretrieve information

Knowledge of Networks Starting at the computer or printer is a Network card

Knowledge of Networks Network Card is connected to a Cat 5 cable n Eight Copper wires n Jack is wider than a phone line

Knowledge of Networks n Cable is connected to device in the classroom that changes the electric signal to a light signal

Knowledge of Networks n Light signal is carried along a Fiber Optic Cable

Knowledge of Networks The fiber optic cable joins other cables in pipes or conduit to boxes that combine and distribute connections

Knowledge of Networks The central cabinets that hold most of the connections for the Internet access is the Main Distribution Frame.

Knowledge of Networks This central set of cabinets or Main Distribution Frame has: n a battery backup n server for storage n fans that need to be on all the time n air conditioning -- if possible

Knowledge of Networks The wire connecting the school’s LAN or Local Area network to the Internet is n a T 1 line n at appears similar to a phone line n carries 50+ times more data than a modem

Knowledge of Networks n Image of room wiring

Knowledge of Networks n Simple drawing of wiring closet

Bonus!! n For attending you get…

A “Bit” of PC Humor Answer: Autoexec. bat An essential file in Windows operating systems

A “bit” of PC Humor Question: What do you get when you cross Lee Iacocca with a vampire? “autoexec. bat”

Make a Small Network n LAN - Local Area Network n connect laptop to hub with Cat 5 cable n connect second laptop to hub with Cat 5 cable n laptops are configured to share access to each other n share files

Make a Wireless Network n using a wireless network system, PCs and Apples can network. n Airport is on n turn on laptops n check signal strength n try Internet access n try sending a file to another computer

Network Review What does each component do: n Network card? n CAT 5 Cable? n Media Converter or Switch? n Fiber Optic Cable n Main Distribution Cabinet? n T 1

Technology Support n Industry - fulltime support person for every 30 computers. n District - fulltime support person for every 100+ computers n Network support - one fulltime person for every 20 schools

Technology Support n Support of development from site staffs n Exodus of motivated teachers if schools are not moving ahead n LACOE, LAUSD, Local G, and Community Colleges offer training n Technology Support n Instructional n Entry level training for network Sept - Nov.

Technology Support Information to share about Federal, State, County, District, and Local G is at: http: //www. lausd. k 12. ca. us/district_g/resources/tech. htm Click on “Technology Committee 00 -01”

Technology Support n GEAC is company that can assist with setting up your computers new and old n Master Contract with the District n Extensive work in Local C n $50 per hour n Contact: Gordon Chambers, 626. 855. 4550 X 218

Student Technology Standards See hand out for Student Technology Standards Found online at: http: //www. lausd. k 12. ca. us/lausd/techplan/

Student/Teacher Samples n Hyperstudio (player download link) n Hyperstudio Player (on David’s G 3 only) n Phonics 1 Phonics 2 n Biology n Music n Historical

Local G Adminstrator Support n �CREATE Consortium n Supported by Jacklyn Thompson n Community email addresses: n Post message: CREATE_Consortium@onelist. com n Subscribe: CREATE_Consortiumsubscribe@onelist. com n URL to CREATE page: http: //www. onelist. com/community/CREATE_Consortium

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