Nifty NetworksMrs. Megan Hoopes-Myers

Teacher Instructions

• Introduction: This interactive virtual tour will give students the opportunity to perform a scavenger hunt to learn about the different types of networks.

• Grade Level & Content Area: 8th Grade Computer Literacy

• Objectives: – Students will be able to differentiate between the

different types of networks. – Students will be able to recognize and interpret the

standard abbreviation with the networks full name.• Relative Advantage: Integrating technology into the

classroom will allow students to complete the assignment at their own speed. Visual learners will benefit from this assignment as pictures relating to different topics will be presented.

Student Instructions

• View the interactive “Nifty Networks” Virtual Tour that begins on the next slide.

• Complete the “Nifty Networks” Scavenger Hunt worksheet– You must completely type all of

your answers– This assignment is worth 85 points

for a class work grade• You will ONLY have two 45-minute

class periods to complete this assignment!

NIFTY NETWORKS VIRTUAL TOUR

What is a Network?• Click on the picture for more information!

Types of Networks• LAN• CAN• MAN• WAN• BGAN

• VPN• Internetwork• Intranet• Extranet• Internet

What is a Network Topology?

Click on the picture for more information!

Explore each type by clicking on the name!

Match the picture with the network!

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