D.J. Hill's Journey Through ETEC

Networks System Management Post Key takeaways from the readings/videos: In terms of academic knowledge and vocabulary of the internet, I learned more this week than every before. First of all, I learned that the internet itself is actually a physical wire, or rather, a network of physical cables, including copper telephone wires, TV cables, and fiber optic cables. Our personal computers aren't directly connected to the internet. They need to connect to special computers, called servers, that are directly connected to the internet. To connect to these servers, personal computers need to connect to the internet through a service provider. I also learned the Bluetooth is a technology that uses radio waves to communicate over short distances Older gadgets can also be converted to use with blue tooth using plug-in adaptors. There are different classes of transmitters that go from 3 feet to 300 feet. Bluetooth devices automatically detect and connect to one another and up ...

Computer Environment Management Post Learning Outcomes Create a computer lab design and configuration Create a plan to manage mobile devices in classrooms Explain the required maintenance for a computer lab  (desktop, laptop, mobile devices) Identify computer lab management software (LanSchools, Apple Remote Desktop) Know how to troubleshoot computer lab issues Know the computer lab supervision and acceptable use This topic is a tough one for me, because I find it less applicable to me than the topics of the previous weeks, as I don't manage a computer lab and I literally never take my classes to the computer lab. I also have only used the Chromebook cart twice, in 5 years. This being the case, I have decided to make my focus questions of this week to be the following: How can I increase learning in my class by having students use one of the chromebook carts in class? At the same time, how can I keep students engaged in prolonged activities on these ...