Internet for Dummies, Wednesday 9/13, 3rd Period

[cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com]

The lab is set up with four computer stations in the middle of the room and desks in the back.

"Last week we talked about what the internet is, and this week we're going to learn how to get to the internet." Abby smiled and turned to a list on the white board behind her. "The main kind of connections we're going to study and try out today are dial-up, cable, DSL, and Wi-Fi."

After explaining each of those in more detail, Abby walked to the stations. "You're going to get a chance to try each of these to see the pros and cons. Each station has a different internet service providers or ISP. They offer varying levels of help, annoyance and in some cases, a lot of shiny CD's mailed to your house. Station one and four will be ones you will have to connect to, station two and three you'll already be connected to the internet. I'd like for you to work alone at the first station for my own sanity and with partners for the other three."

"Feel free to ask myself or Mac any questions." Abby walked back up to the front and pointed to a spot on her desk. "I'd like a written paragraph from you about what you liked and hated. Doesn't have to be long or spelled right, just have it on my desk by the end of class."

[Wait for OCD please. OCD up! I'll be playing the part of AOL today, which is why you're working alone on that station. Ping into the thread and then I'll guide you through connecting. I should be on all day give or take time for eating and stuff.]

Comments

Station Four - No ISP

[cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com]

"Wi-Fi. Starts with a W for wonderful! Once you've connected, walk around with the laptop since that's a huge part of using wi-fi."

Re: Station Four - No ISP

[imac-kenzie.livejournal.com]

Mac likes the being-able-to-wander thing, so she pulls out her laptop, flips it on and starts scanning for wireless networks in range.

Re: Station Four - No ISP

[bookyeve.livejournal.com]

Evie is starting to really like her computer, so she faithfully follows the instructions for getting onto WiFi, and then once it tells her she is connected, picks up her laptop and starts walking around the room.

"Ow!"

That was pretty inevitable.

Re: Station Four - No ISP

[section9-togusa.livejournal.com]

Togusa brought out his laptop and scanned for hotspots to connect to.

Re: Station Four - No ISP

[the-right-ray.livejournal.com]

Ray walked around with his laptop. He felt weird. So, he named his laptop Georgie and called it a new breed of dog.