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

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com]

The blocking message came up again.

This site is being blocked for graphic use of emo, annoying layouts and photos of people taken by themselves. Please choose another site or wait to be redirected to My Little Ponies, an AOL affliate.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

Kawalsky wasn't about to give up the fight yet. He stared at the screen for a few moments. AOL was a big, evil internet force. So what would happen if it was combined with one of its adversaries?

He typed in "www.yahoo.com"

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com]

There was a flash as the yahoo window tried to pop up but it was quickly closed and a different window popped up.

Welcome to AOLSearch. As an AOL customer you are eligible for our services. Your credit card has been charged. Please type your search parameters.

Note: AOLSearch does not search out of the AOL website family. It will not perform searches relating to choosing another ISP. It will not perform searches on how to stop recieving AOL discs. It will not perform searches on how to kill the running man. AOLSearch is here to help you search for appropriate AOL sites that AOL has created/maintained/purchased. Thank you for using AOLSearch.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

Kawalsky stared, then sighed.

He knew when he was defeated.

He typed 'My Little Ponies'.

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com]

Abby came up just as the screen switched over the My Little Ponies website. "How'd you do?"

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

"AOL blows, it wouldn't let me see anything I wanted to see, it called me a dork and made me go to the My Little Ponies website. Oh, and I may get charged for credit card fraud." He grinned. "I love your class."

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com]

"Congratulations." Abby laughed. "You've learned the most important lesson of the day. AOL sucks and my class rocks."

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

"It's a lesson I'll treasure forever and always."

Re: Station One - AOL ISP

[cheerfulgoth.livejournal.com]

"Alright, finish up with the other stations and turn in your paragraph." Abby smiled. "Since you passed the AOL station without destroying a computer there's a Caf-Pow waiting for on the back table. Enjoy!"