Networking 101

The lecture was easy to read and the links were interesting. I read the lecture and the links first and then listened to the Computer Science E-1 podcast. I listened to the first lecture about hardware and enjoyed the easy style of the two presenters. They made the material understandable even though I already knew most of the information. The two podcasts 4-5 made networking more understandable. I believe I am a visual person so watching them talk and explain things made it easier for me to stay focused. When I read the lectures my mind wanders to all the things I am not doing and I have to bring it back. I sometimes read the lectures out loud so I hear the words. This also helps me stay focused. I liked the way the presenters of Computer Science E-1 explained packet switching. The visuals made packet switching real for me.
The Wikipedia articles were hard to read as it seemed like every other word was a link to explain that word. I get distracted easily. Although when I went back and reread the articles without clicking on the links I was better able to understand the concepts.
The readings on learning styles just confirmed for me that I am a visual learner. I remember grocery lists and map directions if I see a map or directions even if I do not have them with me. Once, right after I met my husband (1983), I had him help me move my stored things from Madison, WI to Chicago. My roommate in Madison had moved my things to a new location giving me directions in a letter which I forgot in Chicago. Although we were in a van that ran out of gas and had no heat in January I found the house by remembering the directions in the letter and got my things.