Introduce your class to the layers of abstraction of the Internet with a lesson plan on the HTTP protocol. Pupils review previous lessons on levels of the Internet, then investigate new high levels by examining the HTTP traffic...

Find the best path through town. The activity teaches future computer programmers about networks and paths in graph theory. They develop a network of their towns to determine the most efficient path to visit each of their homes.

A big name for a big job, the network systems and data communications analyst works with computer networks within companies. Science Buddies offers a career profile outlining the many duties of the systems analyst as well as the...

Wikipedia offers the definition of the term, "Computer network," including the range, functional relationship, topologies, functions, and protocals.

This site contains a Wikipedia description of computer networks.

A comprehensive glossary on networking terms.

Wikipedia gives an excellent encyclopedia definition of a Personal Area Network for the computer, or PAN.

Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a local area network, or LAN, including many hyperlinked terms.

This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...

This resource provides information about careers for computer systems analysts, computer engineers, and computer scientists. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook,...

Learn how to make a network diagram, and see some examples.

This resource provides information about network and computer systems administrators.

Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.

Provides historical information on computers and networks, from the beginning of mechanical calculators in the 1640's to modern times.

A useful chart containing computer ISDN/ ADSL Drivers from different companies.

This resource presents information on fiber optic network cable technology. Includes an introduction, optical transmitters, optical fiber, receivers, and designing a fiber optic system.

An extensive online dictionary for thousands of the most current IT-related words. Browse alphabetically or by catagories like "Software," "Internet," "Computing fundamentals," "Networking" and more.

A listing of various tips that can be used with most Linux and UNIX.

A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...

This System-Wide Automated Network serves 77 libraries in the Chicago suburbs. It's instructive in how a computer catalog of library materials works.

Wikipedia offers a detailed encyclopedia definition of the term, "router," including hyperlinked terms and links to router manufacturers and a picture of what a router looks like.

Learn about the operation of LAN and WAN hardware and protocols.

Encyclopedia entry that defines a PNG graphic file and explains how and why it was created. Sections of the article include history and development, technical details, support and usage, alternatives, see also (related information), and...

Acting on observations he'd made in a college economics paper, Smith built a unique hub-and-spoke delivery network to keep pace with the developing computer industry. In 1973, Smith launched Federal Express with his own money and...