Instructions:
Week 5 Assignment: Build a substance-based PowerPoint presentation. You are present the presentation with voice over. This can be accomplished with the PowerPoint based features or you can use a software of your choice, such as Prezi Video, Zoom, or your computer installed video/audio features. The presentation is to contain at least 10 slides with an introduction, body and summary slides on the concepts listed below from Week 5 Readings. Be sure to address each item, so you capitalize on all available points. Remember to provide a summary and note that the quality of your presentation will have some bearing on your total points. You want to use images, videos on YouTube, if available, hyperlinks and other supportive diagram where necessary.
For more instructions view video below:
ITCC121 Week 5 Assignment.mp4
ITCC Week 5 Assignment Transcript
You will see in the assignment area, you will have the option of attaching the PowerPoint presentation. If you do not have access to PowerPoint, use MS Word, but you will need to address each point and add images to support your transition. My Computer video/audio feature is available in the Assignment area Submission link. Click the icon that represents My Computer video/audio. You will get populated into an environment where you are able to add videos, photos, and audios after clicking upload. You may download audacity, independent of this environment, and use it to create and upload an audio. However, you may click webcam and record an audio/video of your presentation with or without your face visible. Once it becomes part to of your file, you may select it, and it will become part of your assignment submission. You will use the video to talk about your presentation and then attach your slides to submit your assignment. This is one quick way to complete your assignment without a lot of struggle.
Class, if you choose to create a video, try to keep the size small. You have the capacity to upload about 30MB in video size depending on the network you are working on. Also, go to the video link and review the videos on wireless communication and more. Keep in mind, the assignment will extend your knowledge beyond the lessons via research. Additionally, communication media would be the same as transmission media in respect to this assignment.
Examples of wired media would include the following:
- Twisted-pair cable is used for telephone systems and network cabling.
- Coaxial cable is often used for cable television wiring.
- Fiber-optic cable is capable of carrying significantly more data at faster speeds than wired cables.
Examples of wireless media would include the following:
- Broadcast radio distributes radio signals over long and short distances.
- Cellular radio is a form of broadcast radio used for mobile communications.
- Microwave station, which is earth-based reflective dish used for microwave communications, and it must transmit in straight line with no obstructions.
Be sure to address the following:
- Introduction – provide the reader a bulleted list of all the points your will discuss in the presentation.
- From the Analog to the Digital Age – discuss how digital and analog data differ and what a modem does (Audio is required).
- Explain Network Architectures (Audio is required).
- Networks – discuss the benefits of networks and three types of networks, their components, and variations (Audio is required).
- Wired Communication Media – discuss three types of wired communications media (Audio is required).
- Wireless Communication Media – discuss three types of wireless communications media (Audio is required).
- Cyberthreats, Hackers, & Safeguards – describe areas of concern for keeping a computer system safe (Audio is required).
- Summary – provide the reader a bulleted list of all the major points you discussed in the presentation.
- Overall Quality of Presentation with audio support using MS PowerPoint Voice Over feature, Prezi Video, My Computer video/audio, Zoom or other available audio/video software (included images, video, audio and content hyperlinks where needed to extend presentation).
- Remember to give your source credit using APA format!
- Try not to exceed 30MB in presentation size, so you may submit your completed work. If still too large, delete some of the multimedia.
Submission Instructions:
Upon completion, submit your completed presentation in this area of the classroom for grading.
Image Source: https://images.pexels.com/photos/159304/network-cable-ethernet-computer-159304.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=600
Attachments
Insert Audio in PowerPoint Presentaion Guide 1.PNG(172.31 KB) Insert Audio in PowerPoint Presentaion Guide 2.PNG(155.09 KB) WRITING AND APA Checklist 7th Edition.pdf(831.6 KB) 10_Things_to_Avoid_in_PowerPoints.pdf(374.42 KB) ITCC121 Week 5 Assignment.mp4(15.28 MB) ITCC121 Week 5 Assignment Transcript.docx(14.47 KB)