INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

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AGENDAINTRODUCTION & MINDS ON 10 MINUTES

INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION 20 MINUTES

KAHOOTS QUIZ FOR LEARNING 15 MINUTES

GROUP ACTIVITY 20 MINUTES

BLOG – EXIT TICKET 5 MINUTES

ISP MYSTERY PUZZLE BONUS

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?

• https://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 www.canadianisp.com)

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.

• 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 speedsBell Fibe

DSL Access

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

• https://Rogers commercial

CABLE ACCESS

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:

•206619•LET’S PLAY!

ACTIVITY BTT101 –I nvestigating I nternet Service Providers

There are many diff erent I SPs that can provide users with access to the I nternet. Before selecting an I SP it is important to examine the services each one provides as well as the associated charges.

Your assignment is to fi nd the I SP packages listed below on the internet, complete the charts, and then choose a package for the below situations.

You can work with a partner.

I SP Package

DSL (Bell –

“Unlimited Internet

Usage with the Fibe

175”

DSL (Bell –

“Fibe 25”)

Cable (Rogers –

Ignite 250u)

Cable (Rogers – Ignite 60)

Satellite (Galaxy

Broadband – “Skyway

Pro +”)

Dial Up (Go to

canadianisp.com search for

Dial- up”)

Cost – monthly service f ee + any hardware that must be purchased.

Upload speed

Download speed (include any daily or monthly limits)

Gigabyte Limit

Any other f eatures or constraints??

Questions: Of the six internet packages you researched, which one would you recommend f or someone that has the f ollowing situation:

1. Uses the I nternet strictly f or e-mail

purposes. Total daily time spent on-line is 5 to 10 minutes. Northern Ontario.

2. Uses the I nternet f or downloading movies and songs. The user downloads several songs per day and sometimes a movie or two. I nnisf il.

3. Spends many hours a day on the internet f or personal use and for his/ her home business. Multiple email accounts are required and daily downloads include multimedia slideshows and documents, videos, music and more. Barrie.

I nternet Package for:

1.

2.

3.

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