Educational Telecommunications CECS 5400.020

Instructor:  Dr.Gerald Knezek

Key Terms (RealAudtio 10/16/99: Key Terms, Essay Q1, Essay Q2, Essay Q3, Essay Q4)

abbreviations:

• AR = Azarmsa, Reza Telecommunications: A Handbook for Educators
• WS = Shay, William A. Understanding Data Communications
• DM=Macaulay, David The Way Things Work
• ppt = Power Point Presentation (converted to html, no extra software needed)
• pdf = Acrobat Reader required (available free at http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html)

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Course Overview

September 11

Readings:

Course home page

 

Topics & Graphics:

Course home page

Course Overview (G. Knezek, 9/11/99, Realplayer)

Access Issues (G. Knezek, 9/11/99, Realplayer) (ppt) (html)

Introduction to Telecommunications (G. Knezek, 9/11/99, Realplayer, Intro 1)

(G. Knezek, 9/11/99, Realplayer, Intro 2) (ppt) (html)

(Discussion of Acronyms, Terms, Backbone, and Tiers listed below) (G. Knezek, 9/11/99, Realplayer))

Internet Glossary of Acronyms

Glossary of Internet Terms

Internet Exercise

NSF Backbone (Historical)

Texas Backbone (Historical)

Modern Backbone

Network Tiers

Historical Real Audio/Video Lectures:

Welcome video (G. Knezek, 1998, Realplayer 0:20 minute)
Relevant Terms & Concepts:
Jan 20, 1998: RealAudio 2.0 (14.4) (30 minutes)

RealVideo 5.0 (28.8 bps) [Panic] [Courseweb] (30:39 min)

Jan 27, 1998: RealVideo 5.0 (28.8 bps) [Panic] [Courseweb]

Other Resources:

Tutorial on Internet Addresses (www.webteacher.org/macnet, tutorial #3 courtesy NCTA Tech Corps)
Bibiographic Retrival Systems, Library and CD-ROM searching:
UNT Libraries
ERIC - Educational Resources

Readings:

AR 1, 2, & 11; WS 1 & 2

Orientation for Wichita Falls Participants:

Discussion of Assignments (G. Knezek, 9/18/99, RealPlayer)
Demo of CUSeeMe (G. Knezek, 9/18/99, RealPlayer)

Topics & Graphics:

(Discussion of Progress, Costs, Trends, and Impact listed below) (G. Knezek, 9/18/99, RealPlayer)
Progress in Telecommunications
Cost of Petroleum
Service Charges
Computer Trends 1965-2000
Social impact
Security Issues (virus, theft, etc)

Historical Real Audio/Video Lectures:

Feb 2, 1998: RealVideo 5.0 (28.8 bps) [Panic] [Courseweb] (2:04 hr)

Other Resources:

http://cause-www.colorado.edu/issues/policy.html
http://199.233.193.1/cybereng/nyt/ethics.htm

Readings:

RA 3 & 6; WS 3 & 4,

DM p.186-189; p.230-249; p.250-253; p.274-281; p.348-353

 

Topics & Graphics:

Information Processing Terms

Information Processing Terms Audio Explanation. (G. Knezek, 1998, RealAudio 2.0 14.4)

Voice Communication; Modem Communications;   Digital Communications;

Email: Pine, POP Mail, Groupwise, Simeon,
Pine/Eudora/Simeon Demo (1998: RealPlayer 5.0 28.8)
Sythesized email (G. Knezek, 1994, Realplayer 4 min)
Asynchronous vs. TCP/IP
Internet Connections (G. Knezek, 9/18/99, RealPlayer) (ppt) (html)
Modem Communication Terminology (also contains relevant audio link about Internet Connections)
Modems
FAX Communications
(Discussion of Japan Trends, Digital vs. Analog, Frequencies, ASCII listed below) (G. Knezek, 9/18/99, RealPlayer)
Cellular Phone in Japan 1996
Digital vs. Analog
Bell 103 Frequencies
Data Transmission
ASCII Code Sheet (Normal)
ASCII Code Sheet (Extended)
ASCII Exercise

Historical Real Audio/Video Lectures:

    Feb 10, 1998: 1st hr. (No Picture)
    Feb 10, 1998: 2nd hr. (RealPlayer 5.0 28.8)
    Feb 17, 1998: 1st 1.5 hr. (RealPlayer 5.0 28.8)
    Feb 17, 1998: 2nd hr. (RealPlayer 5.0 28.8)
    Feb 24, 1998: thru NSF backbone (RealAudio 5.0)
    Feb 24, 1998: 2nd half (Real Audio 5.0)
    Feb 24, 1998: Lecture (RealVideo 5.0)

Other Resources:

Tutorial on Netscape Mail (www.webteacher.org/macnet, tutorial #5 courtesy NCTA Tech Corps)
Tutorial on Mail Lists (www.webteacher.org/macnet, tutorial #13 courtesy NCTA Tech Corps
Turtorial on NewsReaders/Newsgroups (www.webteacher.org/macnet, tutorial #12 courtesy NCTA Tech Corps)

Wireless Communications
(October 16)

Readings:

AR 4 - 6; WS 5 & 6; DM 170-171; DM 190-206; DM 254-269
DM 316-325; DM 93

 

Topics & Grapics:

Update on Class Activities to Date (RealAudio 10/16/99)
Review Terms and Concepts for Exam (RealAudio 10/16/99)
(See also key term explanations at the top of the schedule of courses)
Fundamentals of Voice, Data, and Video Communications:
Radio Frequency Spectrum (RealVideo 5.0 28.8)
Radio Frequency Spectrum Chart (RealAudio)
Powerline Data Communications (1986: G. Knezek ~9 min. RealVideo 5.0 28.8)

(RealAudio for Wavelength through TV Scanning Pattern)
Wavelength Calculation (Illustration+RealAudio)
Radio Frequency Modulation (RealAudio)
Repeaters / Transponders (RealAudio)
Packet Radio

RF Interference Video (G. S. Knezek, 1993, Realplayer, 4:35 min)
Cellular Telephones
World Cellular Use
KERA Tech Tips
Anatomy of a Cellular Call
Other Wireless Systems
Wireless Ad
Spread Spectrum
Service Bandwidth
Typical Digital Microwave Performance
Satellite Bands (RealAudio)
Television
Television Transmission/SSTV
CRT tube diagram
CRT tube diagram
TV Scanning Pattern
Desktop Videoconferencing (ppt) (html) (RealAudio)
Communications Over Space and Time:
Time Zones (RealAudio)
GMT/UTC vs. Local Time
Greenwich Longitude 00.00.00 vs. International Date Line (180 Long.)
Greenwich pictures

WCEE 95
London & Greenwich subway maps
London bridge
Ticket
Naval Observatory
scenic view
a tourist
Time stamp

New Millennium

Electricity Travels
(RealAudio for Satellite Systems through Texas State-Wide Map Projection)
Satellite Systems
Satellite Receivers
Satellite Orbits
Satellite Positions
Private Earth Station
Azimuth vs. Elevation
Texas State-Wide Map Projection

Historical Real Audio/Video Lectures:

Mar 3, 1998: (1st part RealAudio 5.0) (2nd part RealAudio 5.0)

Mar 3, 1998: (1st part RealVideo)(2nd part ReadlVideo)(end and review)

Mar 24, 1998: (1st part RealAudio)(last part RealAudio)

Mar 24, 1998: (1st part RealVideo)(middle part RealVideo)(last part RealVideo)

Mar 31, 1998: (1st part RealAudio)(middle part RealAudio)

Apr 6, 1998: (1st 15min Real Audio)(middle part RealAudio)(last part Real Audio)

Other Resources:

Teleconferencing (www.webteacher.org/macnet, tutorial #15 courtesy NCTA Tech Corps)

Readings:

AR 9 & 10; WS 7 & 8; DM 197, 206, 251, 252

 

Topics & Grapics:

Classifications
Topologies
Typical Network - 1985
Typical Network - 1990
Fiber Optics
Layered Protocols
Seven Layer Model
Seven Layer Model Cont.
Computer Networks - Peterson Chapter 1
Different Cable Speeds

Historical Real Audio/Video Lectures:

Apr 14, 1998:  (1st part RealAudio)

Readings:

Distance Learning (www.webteacher.org/macnet, tutorial #16 courtesy NCTA Tech Corps)
Ashton, J ()Virtual Schools & Universities. (pdf) Denton, TX: Texas Center for Educational Technology. pages 4-6.
Lai, K. (1997) Interactivity in Web-Based Learning: Some Observations Based on a Web-Based Course about CMC in Education in Collis, B. & Knezek, G. Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Mortensen, M., Hubbard, G., & Rodgers, B. (1997) Distance Education II: Research, Law, Practice and Opportunity. (pdf) Denton, TX: Texas Center for Educational Technology.

chapters 1, 7, appendix III

Mortensen, M., & Knezek, G. (1994) Teaching in a Two-way Video and Audio Distance Learning Classroom: Perspectives from the First Year. The Eleventh International Conference on Technology in Education.

Topics & Grapics:

Curriculum Integration  (Mar 31, 1998: - Guest Lecture - Dr. Rhonda Christensen (Real Audio) (html)
Learning and Working in a Virtual Hypermedia Environment (Dr. Roumen Nikolov)
(April 14, 1998: - Guest Lecture * Dr. Roumen Nikolov) (Real Audio) (html)
Audio vs.Video vs. Computer Mediated Communication
Digital Video Transmission/Videoconferencing
Typical Digital Microwave Performance
NSF Backbone
T series transmission hierarchy
Network Tiers
CU-See Me Reflector Lists
Elements of an Effective CU-SeeMe Video Conference
Distance Education - Mortensen
TI-IN / PEACESAT / Shimomeguro Japan
UNTSchooLINC
Topics chosen for final paper and presentation

 

Other Resources:

Technology Applications and Resources for Schools (ppt) (html)
April 21, 1998: (1st part RealAudio)(START)
START web site: www.tcet.unt.edu/START

Overview of Final Projects  (RealAudio)
Final Project Presentations

Millennium Full Moon