Ready to begin Study Session 3 (Part 2 Block 2)

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Study session 2 introduced the TCP/IP protocols - it's getting interesting now! I've just finished CMA01 too, so that is ready to submit when appropriate.

A useful looking resource that I've not used before is Webopedia - the definitions are not very long or detailed, but seem pretty concise.

Progress in Block 2 Part 2

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Paragraphs

Some useful advice on the use of paragraphs:

Dividing your work into paragraphs

• Good paragraphs divide your assignment according to topics or major points.
  
• Each paragraph should discuss just one main idea and your reader should be able to identify what the paragraph is about. Each new paragraph should indicate a change of focus.
  
• Paragraphs often start with a topic sentence or part of a sentence – a statement which is expanded on in the rest of the paragraph. (Try reading only the first sentence of each paragraph of a newspaper article. You can get a flavour of the key points for the whole text.)
  
• The topic sentence acts as a ‘signpost’ directing your reader through the essay and should also relate back to the assignment question.

From "Skills for OU Study", 2010.

Block 2 Part 2 progress

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Some handy simple descriptions of synchronous and asynchronous communications:

If the communication is in real time it is called synchronous. In synchronous online communication, all participants must be connected to the network simultaneously for as long as they are communicating (e.g., a chat room) communication.

In asynchronous communication the message is sent at one point in time and the recipient can pick it up later, when they choose to.

Chipmunk at Marwell Zoo, Twyford, UK (2008)

And finally, a random photo of a chipmunk, taken in 2008 at Marwell Zoo, just outside Winchester in the UK. His or her other ear is partly missing, poor thing!

I've been to a number of zoos and wildlife parks in the UK, but Marwell is probably the best of them. Some time ago I was taken to the San Diego Wildlife Park while visiting a friend - it was awesome!

I think I might make this my Blogger profile pic :-)

Completed Block 2 Part 1

Oops, I've forgotten a couple of time to make a short posting.

Just completed Block 2 Part 1 - loads of activities in there (31 of them) and many of them quite useful. I've also seen the score for my first marked TMA of T175... and it's not bad, but there is certainly room for improvement!

About to start Activity 28 (Block 2 Part 1)

I am here. Shortest post so far, methinks!

Completed Block 2 Part 1 study session 6

Now completed Completed Block 1 Part 1 study session 6, ready to start study session 7.

The 'Warriors of the Net' video, a light-hearted introduction to some internet technology, was really well made! A great way to ease into some terms such as packet, router, switch router, proxy, and firewall.

Also started CMA41 by answering the first 3 questions.