Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

This presentation will cover the following topic:

• How can we connect?

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Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

Chapter Objectives:

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

• Explain what is meant by of ‘cyber cafes' and ‘wireless hotspots’ and how to locate them

• Explain how to use the Internet for ‘staying in touch’ when travelling

• Describe the use of online albums

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of ‘cloud computing’.

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Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

StarterSatya and Simon have already looked at the different devices they can use to stay in whilst travelling but to do this they must connect to the Internet

Accessing the InternetHow many different ways can we

connect when travelling?There are more than you think…

Wi-Fi hotspots

Cyber cafés

3G/4G connection

Some trains

Taxis

Restaurants

Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

Cyber CafésUsing the website http://www.cybercafes.com or any others you can find look for Cyber Cafés in local cities and in Paris (Where Satya and Simon will be).

City Café details Prices / comparison

DoncasterBaileys internet cafe £5.00 per hour

SheffieldElektra internet café:6 computers

£3 for 30 minutes £5 for 1 hour

ParisA Accessnet cybercafe:15 computers, printers, scanners

5 Euros per hour

What is a Cyber Café?

A Café where there is internet access that costs a certain amount to use depending on how long you use it for.

Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

Staying safe in Cyber CafésUse the website: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/public-pc.aspx Plus anymore you can find to create a digital poster that advices Satya, Simon and anyone else wishing to use cyber café facilities of the precautions they should take. Create your poster below or paste a screenshot of it when complete.

Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

Wireless HotspotsIn addition to cafés, Satya and Simon could use wireless hotspots to access the Internet. Complete the description below and then find 2 local and 2 Paris-based hot spots.

Location Hot Spot Terms of usage

DoncasterTrafford way DN1 3BXPetrol Station

Provider: T-MobileFree

Doncaster58-59 Hall gate DN1 3PBPub

Provider: BTFree

Paris11 Sq De ChâtillonParis, France 75014Hotel

Free

Paris22 Rue Hippolyte MaindronParis, France 75014Cafe

Free

What is a Hotspot?

A public area where you can access the internet for free or a small price depending on how long you use it for. It may be supplied by a certain provider e.g. Bt

Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

Cloud ComputingUse text2mindmap.com or the computer to create a mind-map of all the possible features and uses of cloud computing. Include personal and business use. Paste a screenshot of your map below:

Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

Cloud ComputingComplete the table below with modern examples of cloud computing

Modern examples How it can be used? How might Satya and Simon use them?

Documents Google DocsAdobe Acrobat

Create documents

Storage Drop boxGoogle Drive

Store documents online Access on other devices

Photos Photo StreamAmazon cloud

Access photos online

Video Drop BoxiCloud

Access and save videos online and access things on other devices

Music iTunesSpotifyiCloud

Listen to music, save it and download it online

Unit 1 Living in the Digital World Chapter 2 How do we connect?

Cloud ComputingUsing some of the websites and articles, broadcasts provided, list and describe the advantages and disadvantages of Cloud Computing.

Advantages Disadvantages