The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. Computers in the '60s were large and immobile and in order to make use of information stored in any one computer, one had to either travel to the site of the computer or have magnetic computer tapes sent through the conventional postal system.
January 1, 1983 is considered the official birthday of the Internet. Prior to this, the various computer networks did not have a standard way to communicate with each other. A new communications protocol was established called Transfer Control Protocol/Internetwork Protocol (TCP/IP). This allowed different kinds of computers on different networks to "talk" to each other. ARPANET and the Defense Data Network officially changed to the TCP/IP standard on January 1, 1983, hence the birth of the Internet. All networks could now be connected by a universal language.
The image above is a scale model of the UNIVAC I (the name stood for Universal Automatic Computer) which was delivered to the Census Bureau in 1951. It weighed some 16,000 pounds, used 5,000 vacuum tubes, and could perform about 1,000 calculations per second. It was the first American commercial computer, as well as the first computer designed for business use. (Business computers like the UNIVAC processed data more slowly than the IAS-type machines, but were designed for fast input and output.).
What is the Internet? The Internet is a globally connected network system that facilitates communication and data services through a vast collection of private, public, business, academic, and government networks. It serves as a virtual infrastructure that links millions of computers and electronic devices worldwide, allowing users to exchange information seamlessly.
What is Ethernet? Ethernet is the traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network ( LAN ) or wide area network. It enables devices to communicate with each other via a protocol , which is a set of rules or common network language
Compared to wireless LAN ( WLAN ) technology, Ethernet is typically less vulnerable to disruptions. It can also offer a greater degree of network security and control than wireless technology because devices must connect using physical cabling. This makes it difficult for outsiders to access network data or hijack bandwidth for unsanctioned devices.
Utilizing Google Meet and Google Classroom C omputer Operation
What is Google Meet? previously known as Google Hangouts Meet, a videoconferencing and chatting software designed by Google. It is built to let hundreds of people join the same virtual meeting where businessmen, colleagues, teachers and students can communicate over video with each other from anywhere with an internet connection. It is the most popular video conferencing platform where people can start a meeting in a single minute .
When W as launched in 2017 as a video conferencing platform by Google. It has since evolved into a standalone product, offering features for virtual meetings, webinars, and online collaboration
Features ● Ability to work on any devices such as desktop/laptop, Android or iPhone/iPad ● Ability to join into meetings through a dial-in number
● Ability to integrate with Google Calendar in scheduling a meeting ● Ability to share screen to present documents, spreadsheets, or presentations
● Ability to make live captions based on speech recognition ● Automatically switches the layout in a video meeting to display the most active content and participants
● Allows the host of the meeting to pin, mute and remove the participants ● Ability to invite up to hundreds of participants in one meeting
Parts of Google Meet
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1. Meeting Details – it allows the user to view and copy the meeting title, time and date, link, code, and attachment 2. Microphone – it allows the user to mute and unmute to avoid noise while the meeting is going on
3. Hang Up Button – it is used to press by the user who wants to leave the meeting 4. Camera – it allows both host and participants to turn on or off the video while on the meeting to avoid distraction
5. Caption Button – it makes captions whatever the speaker or the participants is talking about 6. Present Tab – it is used to present any presentation from the screen
7. Settings – allows the user to adjust video and speaker settings 8. Participants Tab – it allows the user to view the number of participants joining the meeting
9. Chat Box – it allows the user to type their comments and suggestions while the meeting is going on
Video Conference Etiquette
1. Be on time. 2. Before attending the meeting, dress appropriately, look wide awake, hair combed and ready to learn.
3. Find a suitable quiet environment so that you will not be disturbed. 4. Turn off or mute the microphone when you are not speaking.
5. If you want to speak, raise your hand or type on the chat box before turning on your microphone. 6. Listen attentively while the teacher is talking.
7. Avoid eating while at the meeting. If you are taking your snacks, turn off the camera to avoid distraction.
How to Join a Meeting using desktop/laptop computers?
1. Sign in your existing Gmail Account or Create a new Gmail account
2. In the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) bar, type meet.google.com or click Google apps button and click Google Meet icon.
3. There are several ways to join the meeting such as: a. typing the Meeting code; b. dial a number; c. clicking the link from the Google Calendar invitation to your email, and d. clicking the link sent to the email or messenger. ● Type the Meeting code provided by the teacher and click join.
● Click Yes in responding to the Google Calendar invitation, and click the link to join the meeting.
4. Click Join now. Turn on your camera and microphone if you want to speak. 5. During the meeting, if you want to present outputs to your teacher from your desktop, click the Present now tab to share your screen. Select Present option layout and click share.
How to Join a Meeting using Android/IOS Phones or Tablets?
1. Install the Google Meet application from your Play Store.
2. Sign your existing Google Accounts in your Android, IOS phones or tablets .
3. Tap the Google Meet application downloaded to your phones and tablets.
4. Enter a Meeting code and press Join meeting. Once you join the meeting you can turn on and off your microphone and camera.
5. If you want to present something from your phone screen to your teacher and classmates, press the three dots on the upper right corner of your screen and press Present screen.
Instructions: In a separate sheet of paper, identify the parts of the Google Meet and explain their functions.
Generalization. I love to use Google Meet as a videoconferencing tool for distance learning because___________________________________________________________________
Cite a situation in your life when you were able to apply Video Conference Etiquette How important video conferencing in your studies?