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Warriors of the net

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Reviewed:	Jul 24, 2001 by Information Technology Editorial Board
Overview:	A short animated video explaining packetizing of data in relationship to a network by introducing terms such as; firewalls, ports, routers, switches etc. Awarded the Pirelli International Award for 1999.
Learning Goals:	Provides and introduction to introductory Networking or Internet class on the relationship of packetizing data to a network
Target Student Population:	Undergraduate - Introduction to Networking or Internet class
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:	None
Type of Material:	Animation
Technical Requirements:	Audio and Windows Media Player

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

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Strengths:

Once the software is downloaded to the local computer, little interaction to run the program is required. The information is presented in a video story format.

Concerns:

The software needs to be downloaded and run from the local computer. The home page does not provide instructions for downloading and installing the software. The home page does not tell you that that Audio and Windows Media Player are required to run the program. It does not tell the user how or where to get Windows Media Player if the user does not have one. The home page leaves a lot to be desired and needs to be redesigned to provide more user friendly guidance.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:	Excellent audio and video quality
Concerns:	Does not support Section 508 for students with hearing impairments

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:

Strengths:

Minimal user interaction is required once the software has been downloaded and installed.

Concerns:

The software does not support Section 508 for students with hearing impairments.

This software needs to be downloaded and run from the local computer. The home page does not provide instructions for downloading and installing the software. The home page does not tell you that that Audio and Windows Media Player are required to run the program. It does not tell the user how or where to get Windows Media Player if the user does not have one. The home page leaves a lot to be desired and needs to be redesigned to provide more user friendly guidance.

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Peer Review

Warriors of the net

Ratings

Overall Rating:

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty