For B.Ed. Students

2. • Networking is a spatially diffused structure with no
rigidly defined boundaries, consisting of several
autonomous nodes sharing common values or
interests, linked together in an interdependent
exchange relationships.
• It is a supportive system of sharing or exchanging
information and services among individuals,
group or institutions having a common interest.
Networking

3. Types of networking
• Technical networking
• Networking which uses various tools designed to exchange the information is
known as the technical networking.
• For example, BSCW (Basic Support for Collaborative Work) is a tool designed in
Germany. It is free to use for educational purposes. It enables and supports for
networking in groups. Resources can be uploaded to work with them
• Institutional networking
• In institutional networking, information is exchanged within and between various
institutions. By this type of networking, the collaboration between different
institutions is possible. This helps in the development of these institutions
• Personal networking
• In personal networking, two or more persons can exchange information among
them. e-twinning is an example of such networking. Here the resource persons
share their practice and resources which leads to the development of the
institution. The knowledge acquired by different individuals becomes an asset to
group work.

4. Types of networking
• Technical networking
• Networking which uses various tools designed to exchange the
information is known as the technical networking.
• For example, BSCW (Basic Support for Collaborative Work) is a tool
designed in Germany. It is free to use for educational purposes. It enables
and supports for networking in groups. Resources can be uploaded to work
with them
• Institutional networking
• In institutional networking, information is exchanged within and between
various institutions. By this type of networking, the collaboration between
different institutions is possible. This helps in the development of these
institutions
• Personal networking
• In personal networking, two or more persons can exchange information
among them. e-twinning is an example of such networking. Here the
resource persons share their practice and resources which leads to the
development of the institution. The knowledge acquired by different
individuals becomes an asset to group work.

5. Types
• Personal Area Network (PAN)
• The smallest and most basic type of network, a PAN is made
up of a wireless modem, a computer or two, phones, printers,
tablets, etc., and revolves around one person in one building.
These types of networks are typically found in small offices or
residences, and are managed by one person or organization
from a single device
• Local Area Network (LAN)
• LANs are one of the most common, one of the most original
and one of the simplest types of networks. LANs connect
groups of computers and low-voltage devices together across
short distances (within a building or between a group of two
or three buildings in close proximity to each other) to share
information and resources. Enterprises typically manage and
maintain LANs.

6. • Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Slightly more complex than a LAN, a WAN connects computers
together across longer physical distances. This allows computers
and low-voltage devices to be remotely connected to each other
over one large network to communicate even when they’re miles
apart
• Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
• Functioning like a LAN, WLANs but make use of wireless network
technology, such as Wi-Fi. Typically seen in the same types of
applications as LANs, these types of networks don’t require that
devices rely on physical cables to connect to network
• Campus Area Network (CAN)
• Larger than LANs, but smaller than metropolitan area networks
(MANs,), these types of networks are typically seen in universities,
large school districts or small businesses. They can be spread
across several buildings that are fairly close to each other so users
can share resources.

7. • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
• These types of networks are larger than LANs but
smaller than WANs – and incorporate elements from
both types of networks. MANs span an entire
geographic area (typically a town or city, but sometimes
a campus). Ownership and maintenance is handled by
either a single person or company (a local council, a
large company, etc.)
• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• By extending a private network across the Internet, a
VPN lets its users send and receive data as if their
devices were connected to the private network.
Through a virtual point-to-point connection, users can
access a private network remotely.

8. E-twinning
• The e-Twinning action is an initiative of the European
Commission that aims to encourage European schools
to collaborate using Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT) by providing the necessary
infrastructure (online tools, services, support).
Therefore, teachers registered in the eTwinning action
are enabled to form partnerships and develop
collaborative, pedagogical school projects in any
subject area by employing ICT to develop their project
and collaborate with teachers from other European
countries

9. Multimedia
• Multimedia refers to content that uses a combination
of different content forms. Multimedia includes a
combination of text, audio, still images, animation,
video, or interactivity content forms. Interactive
multimedia is known as "rich media".

10. Advantages of Multimedia in the
Classroom
• Motivation
• Multimedia allows teachers to address various learning styles in
the classroom. Students can see, hear, and imagine what things
feel like as multimedia is used to bring a subject to life.
• Access to limitless resources for teaching and learning
• Student centered learning
• It is engaging. Multimedia allows us to make our lessons
entertaining, therefore grabbing the attention of our students
• It allows us to provide differentiated instruction. Having different
ways to present information to our students allows teachers to
meet the needs of all students
• We can expose our students to the real world
• Higher level thinking skills. Multimedia projects can enhance the
level of understanding and application of a subject matter..