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Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)

Reviewed:
Jan 19, 2005 by Information Technology
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 5.0 stars
Content Quality: 5.0 stars
Effectiveness: 5.0 stars
Ease of Use: 5.0 stars
Overview:
The site provides a tutorial on the Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision
Detection (CSMA/CD) protocol used in local area networks.
Type of Material:
The material is a tutorial.
Recommended Uses:
This material would be a good supplementary activity after CSMA/CD is covered in
the classroom. It could also serve as a review for a test.
Technical Requirements:
No special technical requirements are needed, simply a browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The major learning goals are to understand how the protocol works, and how it
differs from other local area network protocols.
Target Student Population:
Students who are in an introductory network course would benefit from this
tutorial.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Students need to have some background in local area networks in order to get
full benefit of this site.

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:
The site is well-constructed and has great content. Color is used in drawings to
identify components of the network, and this adds a great deal to the text. In
addition, hyperlinks are used to define terms listed in the text.
Concerns:
Some students may become confused if they go too deep into the hyperlinks.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:
The complexity of this site adds information that may not be available in an
introductory networking textbook. Therefore, it is good supplementary material.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:
Very easy to use. Good drawings to draw the students interest.
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