Module 2 Lesson 3living in The IT Era
Module 2 Lesson 3living in The IT Era
Module 2 Lesson 3living in The IT Era
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Description:
This course is designed to be an introduction to the concepts of information systems. Topic covered
include: History of computer, types of computer, the different number systems and specifically the logical
presentation of computer programming through the use of flowcharts. This course also provides a practical
hands-on approach to developing the skills of students through powerful word processing and spreadsheet
application as well as presentation for windows and internet issues.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Define what is internet
2. Identify the components upon using internet
3. Understand the process involved in transmitting data from a sender to a receiver.
Course Requirements
a. Quizzes
b. Case Studies
c. Prelim, Midterm and Final Examination
d. Assignments
e. Seatwork
DATA CENTER COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
LAOAG CITY
MODULE 2
Description:
This module contains several lessons. Instruction are explained with activities and examples. Understand
and internalize the learning outcomes. Read well the contents of each lesson. A strategy is used to let you learn
and improve your learning ability and to develop your higher order thinking skills. At the end of each module,
there is an assessment/examination. Understand and answer it as directed.
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcome:
A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources.
NETWORK HARDWARE
– Network devices, or networking hardware, are physical devices that are required for
communication and interaction between hardware on a computer network.
Access Point Switch HUB
Types of Network Devices
• Hub
• Switch
• Router Router
• Bridge Bridge
• Gateway
• Modem
• Repeater
• Access Point
Internet Service Provider
DATA CENTER COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
LAOAG CITY
What is an ISP?
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is the industry term for the company that is able to provide you with
access to the Internet, typically from a computer. If you hear someone talking about the Internet and they mention
their "provider," they're usually talking about their ISP.
Your ISP makes the Internet a possibility. In other words, you can have shiny computer with a built-in
modem and could have a router for networking, but without a subscription with an ISP, you won't have a
connection to the Internet.
TYPES OF ISP
1. DSL
– DSL which stands for Digital Subscriber Line is the most basic broadband connection type using
a wireline transmission technology to transmit data over traditional copper telephone lines already
installed to homes and businesses.
PROS CONS
The most affordable and has the most Higher download speed can be extremely
availability among all the three. Basically, it’s the expensive and are mostly packaged as internet plans
standard connection in the market right now and is the for businesses. To date, the maximum download
go-to connection for basic to moderate internet use speed available for consumers is 6MBPs
due to the fact that it doesn’t have a data cap and its
connection speed is decent enough for browsing,
streaming, and downloading.
DATA CENTER COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
LAOAG CITY
2. FIBER
–
– A state-of-the-art connectivity technology which uses fiber optics to convert electrical signals that
carry data into light then sends it through transparent glass fibers that are about the diameter of
a human hair.
PROS CONS
The download speeds offered by Fiber Fiber connection is still in its early stages in the
connections are extremely fast and is basically the Philippines, thus limiting its availability to key
gold standard for internet connections in other cities/areas in the country. Limited coverage is a bane
countries. Its minimum speed is at least three times for a large number of Filipino internet users who would
faster than a regular DSL connection with almost the not have the opportunity to use the connection for
same price range. Whether you’re just doing simple now.
browsing or gaming, a fiber connection will most likely
provide you with a seamless experience.
ASSESSMENT
• Quiz will be conducted through Google classroom using the Google Form.
• Activities and Assignment will be posted in the Google Classroom.