AGENDA
INTRODUCTION& 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 bandof 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 fibreoptics/copper wiring
•EXAMPLE: BELL FIBE
-Offers different services
based on speeds
Bell 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!
ACTIVITYBTT101 –Investigating Internet Service Providers
There are many different ISPs that can provide users with access to the Internet. Before selecting an
ISP it is important to examine the services each one provides as well as the associated charges.
Your assignment is to find the ISP packages listed below on the internet, complete the charts, and then
choose a package for the below situations.
You can work with a partner.
ISP 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.co
m search for
Dial-up”)
Cost – monthly service
fee + any hardware
that must be
purchased.
Upload speed
Download speed
(include any daily or
monthly limits)
Gigabyte Limit
Any other features or
constraints??
Questions:
Of the six internet packages you researched, which one would you recommend for someone that has the
following situation:
1. Uses the Internet strictly for e-mail
purposes. Total daily time spent on-line is 5
to 10 minutes. Northern Ontario.
2. Uses the Internet for downloading movies and
songs. The user downloads several songs per
day and sometimes a movie or two. Innisfil.
3. Spends many hours a day on the internet for
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.
Internet 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. MistyRor RyanJ
•Must complete at end of class before
you can leave at the bell