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AGENDA INTRODUCTION& MINDS ON10 MINUTES INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION20 MINUTES KAHOOTS QUIZ FOR LEARNING 15 MINUTES GROUP ACTIVITY20 MINUTES BLOG – EXIT TICKET5 MINUTES ISP MYSTERY PUZZLEBONUS

Learning Goals By the end of the lesson, students will: Identify different ways to connect to the Internet. Compare the services provided by a variety of Internet service providers. Be able to make an informed decision on what Internet services would fit individual needs and budget.

INTRODUCTION How are you able to connect to the Internet from home? Do you have Internet Connection at home? If so, who provides this service? Do you have wi-fi? What is your wi-fi name? Is it protected? the Internet works?How the Internet works?

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS A BUSINESS THAT HAS A POINT OF PRESENCE CONNECTION OFFERS TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES FOR A FEE DEPENDING ON YOUR NEEDS, THERE ARE MANY ISPs TO CHOOSE FROM (see

HOW ISPs CONNECT

HOW ISPs CONNECT TO THE INTERNET 1. DIAL-UP (Including High Speed) 2. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) 3. CABLE 4. WIRELESS & SATELLITE ISP connections

DIAL-UP Requires a computer and a phone-line (most computers have built in modem) Dial a telephone number Connect to a phone line through your ISP Allows you access to the Internet

HIGH SPEED DIAL UP SAME AS REGULAR DIAL UP PROVIDER USES AN ACCELERATION SERVER THAT PROVIDES A BROADBAND CONNECTION TO QUICKLY SEARCH THE INTERNET FOR THE SERVER THAT HOSTS THE PAGE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. Dial up sound

Dial up ISPs (including High Speed) Advantages Inexpensive Can pay as you go using general ID Disadvantages Slow overall speed Ties up your phone line Low quality data transfers

BROADBAND a wide band of frequencies that is available to transmit information.band allows more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time

DSL (DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE) REQUIRES A COMPUTER, MODEM, AND A REGULAR PHONE LINE ALLOWS YOU TO USE THE PHONE WHILE ON THE INTERNET Uses fibre optics/copper wiring EXAMPLE: BELL FIBE - Offers different services based on speeds Bell Fibe

DSL Access

Advantages ‘Always on’ connection Faster than dial-up can use existing phone line Can pay in a Bundle with phone/TV from ISP Disadvantages: The service is not available everywhere. More expensive than Dial-up

CABLE ACCESS REQUIRES A COMPUTER, MODEM AND YOUR CABLE CONNECT THROUGH YOUR CABLE LINE TO A SERVER EXAMPLE: ROGERS IGNITE, COGECO commercialRogers commercial

CABLE ACCESS

Advantages Faster than dial-up Does not tie up phone lines Can download larger files Can pay in a Bundle with phone/TV from ISP Disadvantages More expensive than dial-up

Wireless/Satellite Access Requires a wireless modem or router May have free access, paid access, or password access Antenna on modem sends a signal through airwaves 3G & 4G Networks also available through providers for cellphones and tablets Satellite Access is also available for people in remote locations

Wireless/Satellite Access Advantages Portable and convenient Can also use on Cellular phone, tablet, gaming device, laptop, etc. Disadvantages Can be costly Service is not available in all areas

Let’s see what you have learned! Get out your cell phones (No, Really) Go to kahoo.it Username can be anonymous but must be class appropriate. Enter in the Game pin: LET’S PLAY!

ACTIVITY

EXIT TICKET Share your learning with your class by commenting on the blog You will go to Comments and answer this question: What Internet Service Provider would you choose for your own home? Why? Use first name and last name initial for your user name Ie. MistyR or RyanJ Must complete at end of class before you can leave at the bell

ISP MYSTERY PUZZLE