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High Speed Cables

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Reviewed:	Mar 15, 2007 by Information Technology Editorial Board
Overview:	This material is about connecting PCs to one another using a serial or parallel cable. The description is based on Windows 95, with links to other Windows operating systems.
Learning Goals:	The student will be able to identify serial, parallel, USB and infrared ports. By following links, the student will have step by step instructions on connecting cables to the ports listed above.
Target Student Population:	This material could be selectively used for an introductory class on computer hardware at the high school, technical school, continuing studies or undergrad introductory level.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:	A general knowledge of cables, ports and familiarity with the control panel.
Type of Material:	This is presentation material in that it is a step-by-step guide to connecting computers.
Recommended Uses:	This could be used a supplemental material to a lesson.
Technical Requirements:	Computer with Javascript enabled browser and connection to the Internet. A printer is optional.

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

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Strengths:	This material includes good pictures and pin explanations of the serial, parallel and USB ports. It also contains clear screenshots of the control panel procedure.
Concerns:	There is no table of contents to find the information. The reader has to click around various links that may or may not go to a different page of explanations.Some links go to commercial interests. The explanations use dated operating systems such as Windows 95, NT and ME with some reference to XP. Some links are broken in the sections for other operating systems.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:	The pictures of the ports are very well done. In the left margin are links to other network and operating system related topics that are more current.
Concerns:	This just a demonstration for just-in-time information. It is not organized for use as a complete class module. There are no quizzes and limited links to terminology.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:	There are no plug-ins required and the links are clearly described.
Concerns:	The amount of pictures could result in a slow load at a 56K connection.

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