Tools for Teaching Computer Networking and Hardware Concepts

Tools for Teaching Computer Networking and Hardware Concepts makes the teaching and learning of computer networking and hardware a more active process by using interactive learning to add life to a very technical subject. Fundamental theoretical concepts are illustrated with the use of interactive practical exercises. Tools for Teaching Computer Networking and Hardware Concepts has a worldwide focus provided by contributors from across the globe. These contributors share their use of online tools and flexible learning practices.

Title Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributing Authors; Section I Introduction; Chapter I Introduction to Computer Networking and Hardware Concepts; Section II Teaching and Learning Computer Networking; Chapter II WebLan-Designer: A Web-Based Tool to Enhance Teaching and Learning Wired and Wireless LAN Design; Chapter III INetwork: An Interactive Learning Tool for Communication Networks; Chapter IV Effectively Using a Network Simulation Tool to Enhance Students' Understanding of Computer Networking Concepts; Chapter V Teaching Protocols through Animation.

Chapter VI Enhancing Student Understanding of Packet-Forwarding Theories and Concepts with Low-Cost Laboratory ActivitiesChapter VII Ethereal: A Tool for Making the Abstract Protocol a Concrete Reality; Section III Wireless Networking and Information Security; Chapter VIII Enhancing Teaching and Learning Wireless Communication Networks Using Wireless Projects; Chapter IX Teaching and Learning Wi-Fi Networking Fundamentals Using Limited Resources; Chapter X Information Security Risk Analysis: A Pedagogic Model Based on a Teaching Hospital; Section IV Teaching and Learning Computer Hardware.

Chapter XI A Practical…