PT5_0_Overview.pptVIP

Agenda Packet Tracer Overview PT 5.0 Key Features and What’s New Expanded Platform Support Enhanced Protocol Support Multiuser Functionality PT 5.0 Key Benefits Summary What is Packet Tracer 5.0? Comprehensive networking technology teaching and learning software with powerful simulation, visualization, authoring, assessment, and collaboration capabilities Offers a unique combination of realistic simulation and visualization experiences, complex assessment and activity authoring capabilities, and opportunities for multiuser collaboration and competition Simulation, Visualization, Collaboration Supports Homework and Pre-Lab Prep Packet Tracer Activity Wizard Anyone can author, the PT Activity Wizard guides you The process is basically write instructions, build a correct answer network, specify grading, specify an initial network, save Packet Tracer: Key E-Learning Component Learning theories stress early hands-on experiences Key components of Networking Academy e-learning strategy include In-person, hands-on labs with real equipment Online curriculum and assessment Packet Tracer Instructor Collaboration Tools Learning cycles alternating both Packet Tracer activities and in-person, hands-on lab experiences with real equipment are a best practice for teaching CCNA-level networking to beginners Packet Tracer Features? Logical and Physical Workspaces Real-Time and Simulation Modes User friendly CLI Global event list (packet sniffer) LAN, switching, TCP/IP, routing, and WAN protocols Activity Wizard, Lab grading Multiple platform support Multiple language support Integrated Help and Tutorials Moving to PT 5.0 – What’s New New Features in Packet Tracer 5.0 Expanded platform support Windows (Widows XP, Windows 2000) Vista (Vista Basic, Vista Premium) Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora) Enhanced protocol support Expanded list of protocols to reflect current networking trends and practices in industry and government More support for teaching CCNA-level commands Deepe