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TOPIC TITLE: COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the topic session, the students should be able to:

LO1: Illustrate the communication systems;

LO2: Distinguish one network type from another;
LO3: Determine the architecture of a certain network; and
LO4: Connect nodes through a network.

MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT:

o Computer
o LCD projector
o File/s (06 Communication and Networks)
 06 LCD Slide 1.ppsx
 06 Handout 1.pdf
 06 Laboratory Exercise 1.pdf
 06 Activity 1.exe
o Software requirements
 MS PowerPoint
 Oracle VM VirtualBox installed with two (2) Windows 7
o Whiteboard marker and eraser

TOPIC PREPARATION:

o The instructor is encouraged to research for materials that will

help supplement the topics in this session.
o Prepare the topic slides and handout for the topic.
o Encourage the students to take notes and inform them that the
handout for this topic can be downloaded from eLMS.
o The instructor may use the suggested learning activities below to
facilitate a thorough and creative discussion of the topic to create
a student-centered class. However, it is imperative that you
prepare additional examples or ideas as supplementary materials
on the topic to be presented.
o Motivate the students to participate in all class activities and let
them feel they are important. Religiously follow all activities as
these were geared towards the achievement of the course
learning outcomes.
o Anticipate possible questions that students might raise during
the discussion.
o The instructor is required to answer the seatwork and laboratory
exercises.
o Prepare the Oracle VM VirtualBox installed with two (2) Windows
7 operating system.

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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:

A. Introduction 15 min
B. Instructional Input
Communication 25 min
Define what are computer communications
Explain communication systems
Networks 15 min
Define what computer networks are
Define the special terms used to describe a computer network
Network Types 30 min
Discuss the different network types
Network Architecture 25 min
Define what network architecture is
Explain the different topologies and strategies used in computer
networks
Organizational Networks 20 min
Describe the different Internet technologies and network
security used in organizational networks
C. Generalization 15 min
D. Application 150 min
E. Assignment 5 min
Total duration 300 min

TOPIC PRESENTATION:

A. Introduction

Slide 1 1. To start the discussion, show Slide 1 of 06 LCD Slides 1, then tell the
students the following statements and present the topic coverage:
Communication and Networks
 Communication
 Connection Devices
The Internet has become one (1) of the most important
 Data Transmission components of our life. We browse the Web, check emails, make
 Networks
VoIP phone calls, and have video conferences via computers. All
 Network Types
 Network Architecture
of these applications are made possible by networking
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 Organizational Networks
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computers together, and this complex network of computers is
usually referred to as the Internet.

To efficiently and effectively user computers, you need to

understand the concept of connectivity, wireless networking,
and the elements that make up network and communications
systems. Additionally, you need to understand the basics of
connection devices, data transmission, network types, network
architectures, and organizational networks.

2. Use 06 Activity 1 to assess’ the students understanding of basic

networking. Select ten (10) students and divide them into two (2)
groups. Select a group who will first to perform the activity. The two

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(2) groups will select and answer a question in the activity alternately.
The first group to get three (3) in a row is the winner.

The following are the answers in no particular order:

 Ethernet  Internet  Bluetooth

 IP address  Firewall  Computer network

 Wi-Fi  Browser  Satellite

Note: Acknowledge and assess the answers coming from the

class.
Slide 2
Communication B. Instructional Input

Communication

1. Ask at least three (3) students what is communication in computers.

Encourage them to provide an explanation of their answers.
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Slide 3
Communication Systems 2. Refer students to Page 1 of 06 Handout 1 and show Slides 2-3. Define
what are computer communications and explain communications
Sending
device
Message Connection
device Communication
channel
systems. Provide additional examples.

Packets
(Telephone line)
Step 3
Activity: Seatwork
Connection
device
Message Receiving
device
Learning Objective(s): LO1
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O’Leary, T., O’Leary L., and O’Leary D. (2017). Computing essentials 2017. USA:
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3. Afterwards, to assess the students’ understanding about

communication systems, divide the class into five (5) groups and ask
each group to choose their representative. Ask each group to
perform the following:

Slide 4  Give each group five (5) minutes to illustrate a

Activity communication system using the components shown in
Slide 4. Tell them to draw their illustration on a paper and
e-mail
e-mail
laptop computer modem
label what are the sending device and receiving device,
smartphone
the communication channels, and the connection
Internet devices used.
cell tower

 Ask each group’s representative to present their answer

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in the class. Encourage them to create an example

scenario.

Note: Acknowledge and assess the answers coming from the

class.

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Answer:

Figure 1. A simple communication system

Networks

Slide 5 1. Ask the students what computer network is.

Networks
Note: Acknowledge and assess the answers coming from the
Directory server
class.
Switch
Router

2. Afterward, refer students to Pages 1-2 of the handout and using the
Servers

example of computer network diagram in Slide 5 define what

Clients
computer networks are and the special terms used to describe a
computer network.
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Network Types

1. Tell the students the following statements:

There are several different types of computer networks.

Computer networks can be characterized by their size as well as
their purpose.

The size of a network can be expressed by the geographic area

they occupy and the number of computers that are part of the
network. Networks can cover anything from a handful of devices
within a single room to millions of devices spread across the
entire globe.

For example, telephone lines may connect communications

equipment within the same building or within a home. Networks
also may citywide and even international, using both cable and
wireless connections.

In this topic, we will discuss the different types of computer

networks.

2. Refer students to Page 1 of the handout and show Slides 6-12,

discuss the different network types using the provided simple
diagrams and explain each using the given diagrams. Prepare
example scenarios when explaining each type.

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Slide 6 Slide 7 Slide 8

Network Types Local Area Networks (LANs) Home Networks
Different types of computer networks: Internet
Printer
• Local area networks (LANs) Printer Modem
Server

• Home networks
• Wireless LANs (WLANs)
Workstations
• Personal area networks (PANs) Switch Router Switch Switch
Access point

• Metropolitan area networks (MANs) Workstations

• Wide area networks (WANs) Office A

Office B Personal computers

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Slide 9 Slide 10 Slide 11

Wireless LAN (WLANs) Personal Area Networks (PANs) Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
Internet

Internet

Customer Customer

Modem Access point

Base station
Customer Customer

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Slide 12
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Internet

Provider Provider
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Steps 3-4
Activity: Seatwork
Learning Objective(s): LO2

3. Afterward, to assess the students understanding about different

network types, ask at least three (3) students to distinguish what type
of computer networks are shown on Slides 13-15. Encourage each
student to explain their answer.

Note: Acknowledge and assess the answers coming from the

class.

Answer:
Item 1. Local Area Network (LAN)
Item 2. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Item 3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Slide 13 Slide 14 Slide 15

Activity #1 (Item 1) Activity #1 (Item 2) Activity #1 (Item 3)
Internet Internet
Internet

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4. To assess the students understanding about when to use a certain

network type, ask the five (5) groups of students from the activity of
the topic Communication to perform the following:

Slide 16  Give each group two (2) minutes to analyze and answer
Activity #2 the problem scenario shown on Slide 16.
Problem:
Mr. Jess is a small business man that run a company that
sells computer hardware, he have been experiences
problem with his accounting department which he
 Tell them to create a simple diagram of their answer in a
depends on to provide him with the sales reports. Mr.
Jess wants to be able to shared information between his paper.
computer and the six (6) computer station of the
accounting department and have a central printing area.


What type of network would you recommend to Mr.
Jess? Ask each group’s representative to present and explain
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their answer in the class.

Note: Acknowledge and assess the answers coming from the

class.

Answer:

Network Architecture

1. Define what network architecture is and explain the different

topologies and the strategies used in computer networks. Refers
students to Pages 2-3 of the handout and show Slides 17-24. Provide
additional example scenarios.

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Slide 17 Slide 18 Slide 19

Network Architecture Bus Network Ring Network
Specifications of a computer network:
• Topology
 Bus network
 Ring network
 Star network
 Tree network
 Mesh network
• Strategies
 Client/server networks
 Peer-to-peer network
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Ring Network Tree Network Mesh Network

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Slide 23 Slide 24
Client/server Network Peer-to-Peer Network
Server

Shared printer

Clients

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Step 2
Activity: Seatwork
Learning Objective(s): LO3

2. Afterward, ask at least three (3) students what is the topology used
in the school’s computer laboratory and what network strategy is
used by the nodes to share resources.

Note: Acknowledge and assess the answers coming from the

class.

Organizational Networks

1. Tell the students the following statements:

Computer networks in organizations have evolved over time.

Most large organizations have a complex and wide range of
different configurations, operating systems, and strategies.
These organizations face the challenge of making these networks
work together effectively and securely.

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In this topic, we will discuss what are the technologies used to

Slide 25 support the effective communications within organizations and
Organizational Networks to ensure network security.
Some technologies used in organizations:
• Internet technologies
 Intranet
 Extranet
2. Refer students to Page 3-4 and show Slides 25-26. Describe the
• Network security
 Firewall
different Internet technologies and network security used in
 Intrusion detection systems (IDS)
 Virtual private networks (VPN)
organizational networks. Provide additional examples.

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Step 1
Slide 26 Assessment: Group Activity
Learning Objective(s): LO2 and LO3
Organizational Networks (cont…)
Organizational Organizational
intranet intranet

1. Show Slide 27 and ask the five (5) groups from the activity of the
Proxy server Proxy server
topic’s Communication and Network Types to perform the following:
Firewall Extranet Firewall
connection

 Give each group five (5) minutes to analyze and answer

the problem scenario. Create a diagram of their answer
in a paper.
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Slide 27  Tell them to list down what is the network type, the
Activity topology, and the strategy used in their diagram.
Problem:
A university ask their I.T. department to setup a network
that connects the registrar’s office, the cashier’s office,
and the server room. The registrar’s office has four (4)
 Afterward, ask each group’s representative to present
desktop computers and centralized printer and scanner.
The cashier’s office has three (3) desktop computers and their answer in the class.
each has a printer.

Note: Acknowledge and assess the answers coming from the

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class. The output of the students will be graded based on the
given rubrics below.

Grading rubric for the illustration:

Criteria Performance Indicators Points
Design The illustration is well presented and 10
organized.
Interface All elements interact with each other. 10
Components All elements are included and drawn 10
correctly.
Label All elements labeled with reference and 10
value.
Total 40

Grading rubric for the explanation:

Criteria Performance Indicators Points
Organization Expressed the points in clear and logical 10
of ideas arrangement of ideas in the explanation.
Explanation Provided pieces of evidence, supporting 10
details, and factual scenarios.
Total 20

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Answer:

2. Ask the students if there are any clarifications about the discussion.

D. Application
Steps 2-3
Assessment: Hands-on activity
Learning Objective(s): LO4 and LO5

1. Ask the students to individually perform the hands-on activities in 06

Laboratory Exercise 1. Give them ample time to finish. Move around
the class to check their activities. Tell them that they can consult you
about their concerns regarding the activities.

Note: The instructor must ensure that the two (2) installed
Windows 7 in the Oracle VM VirtualBox has the correct network
settings. To check the settings of each virtual machine, select the
installed virtual machine > Settings > the Settings window will
appear > select Network. The following are the correct settings:
 Check the Enable Network Adapter
 Set the Attached to label to Internal Network
 Click Advanced then set the Promiscuous Mode to Allow
All
 Ensure that the two (2) virtual machines have different
MAC Address

2. Collect and save each student’s activity.

Note: The activity of the students will be graded based on the

given rubrics in 06 Laboratory Exercise 1.

E. Assignment
Steps 1-2
Tool: eLMS (Neo - LMS)
Learning Objective(s): LO1, LO2, and LO3

1. Ask the students to log on eLMS and answer the 06 eLMS Activity 1
under Communication and Networks topic.

2. Set specific timeline (date and time) for students to accomplish it.

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REFERENCES
O’Leary, T., O’Leary L., and O’Leary D. (2017). Computing essentials
2017. USA: McGraw-Hill Education.
Wempen, F. (2014). Computing fundamentals digital literacy edition.
United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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