Network Technology and Educational Technology

Author: Miao Rong
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features:
Chapter 1: Overview of Computer Networks
Section 1: The Development of Computer Networks
Section 2: The Composition of Computer Network Systems
Section 3: Classification of Computer Networks
Section 4: Definition of Computer Networks
Review Questions and Exercises
Chapter 2: Basics of Data Communication
Section 1: Transmission Media
Section 2: Signals
Section 3: Data Transmission Models
Section 4: Error Detection
Review Questions and Exercises
Chapter 3: Local Area Networks (LANs)
Section 1: Introduction to LANs
Section 2: Ethernet Technology
Section 3: Token Ring Technology
Section 4: ATM LAN Technology
Section 5: Wireless LANs
Section 6: LAN Expansion
Section 7: Packets, Frames, and Physical Addresses
Section 8: Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
Review Questions and Exercises
Chapter 4: Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Section 1: Introduction to WANs
Section 2: Data Switching Technologies
Section 3: Data Communication Protocols
Section 4: Remote Digital Connection Technologies
Section 5: WAN Routing
Review Questions and Exercises
Chapter 5: The Internet
Section 1: Overview of the Internet
Section 2: IP Addresses
Section 3: Network Interconnection Layer Protocols
Section 4: Transmission Protocols
Section 5: Application Layer Protocols
Section 6: Introduction to IPv6
Review Questions and Exercises
Chapter 6: Reference Models of Computer Networks
Section 1: Related Concepts
Section 2: OSI/RM
Section 3: TCP/IP Reference Model
Section 4: Comparison Between OSI and TCP/IP Models
Review Questions and Exercises
Chapter 7: LAN Case Study—Campus Networks
Section 1: Overview of Campus Networks
Section 2: Construction of Campus Networks
Section 3: Multimedia Classroom Construction
Section 4: Teaching Applications of Campus Networks
Section 5: Peking University Campus Network
Review Questions and Exercises
Chapter 8: Applications of the Internet in Education
Section 1: Distance Education
Section 2: Online Distance Education
Section 3: Teaching Support Environments
Section 4: Internet-Based Educational Resources
Review Questions and Exercises
References
The main content of this book is computer networks and their applications in education. It systematically introduces relevant knowledge about computer networks and related issues in their application in education. It elaborates in detail on the communication systems that computer networks rely on, the working principles, characteristics, and related protocols of various computer networks. For the application of computer networks in education, it also analyzes from several dimensions such as technology, functionality, current status, and usage methods. This book can serve as a textbook for students majoring in educational technology in higher education institutions, as well as a reference for teachers and professionals engaged in network education.