Name:
This presentation will cover the
following topic:
• How can we connect?
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Chapter 2 How do we connect?
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Chapter Objectives:
By the end of this lesson you should be able to:
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Explain what is meant by of ‘cyber cafes' and ‘wireless hotspots’ and how to locate
them
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Explain how to use the Internet for ‘staying in touch’ when travelling
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Describe the use of online albums
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of ‘cloud computing’.
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Starter
Satya 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 Internet
How 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
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Cyber Cafés
Using 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).
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.
City
Café details
Prices / comparison
Baileys internet cafe
£5.00 per hour
Elektra internet café:
6 computers
£3 for 30 minutes
£5 for 1 hour
A Accessnet cybercafe:
15 computers, printers, scanners
5 Euros per hour
Doncaster
Sheffield
Paris
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Staying safe in Cyber Cafés
Use 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.
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Wireless Hotspots
In 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.
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
Location
Hot Spot
Terms of usage
Doncaster
Trafford way DN1 3BX
Petrol Station
Provider: T-Mobile
Free
Doncaster
58-59 Hall gate DN1 3PB
Pub
Provider: BT
Free
11 Sq De Châtillon
Paris, France 75014
Hotel
Free
22 Rue Hippolyte Maindron
Paris, France 75014
Cafe
Free
Paris
Paris
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Cloud Computing
Use 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:
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Cloud Computing
Complete the table below with modern examples of cloud computing
Modern examples
How it can be used?
Documents
Google Docs
Adobe Acrobat
Create documents
Storage
Drop box
Google Drive
Store documents online
Access on other devices
Photos
Photo Stream
Amazon cloud
Access photos online
Video
Drop Box
iCloud
Access and save videos online and
access things on other devices
Music
iTunes
Spotify
iCloud
Listen to music, save it and
download it online
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How might Satya and Simon
use them?
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Cloud Computing
Using some of the websites and articles, broadcasts provided, list and describe the advantages and
disadvantages of Cloud Computing.
Advantages
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Disadvantages
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