This lesson on Digital vs Analog Signals for Communication covers what a signal is, how digital and analog signals are different, how signals are transmitted, and which signal is preferred.

✅ Full Lesson Coverage – This lesson covers what a signal is and how digital and analog signals are different. It also talks about how signals are transmitted as well as which signal is preferred.

✅ Ready-to-Teach Format – Teacher and student presentation, student handout, and 8 embedded educational videos

✅ Designed for Active Learning – Fill-in-the-blank note-taking supports classroom discussion and participation

✅ Time-Saving & Flexible – All set to go. Just download and present.

This package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), TWO embedded videos, a 4-question auto-graded Exit Ticket, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with many opportunities for inquiry-based learning and discussion.

In order, the lesson covers:

• What is a Signal?
• Analog vs. Digital
• Real-Life Examples
• How Signals Are Transmitted
• Problems with Analog Signals
• Why Digital Signals Work Better
• Encoding Digital Information
• Fiber Optics and Light Pulses
• Radio Waves and Wi-Fi
• Storing and Using Digital Signals
• Why Digital is More Reliable

Included in the lesson package is:

• The teacher version of the presentation
• The student version of the presentation
• TWO embedded videos
• An auto-graded Exit Ticket and a separate quiz with an answer key
• Student lesson handout

The student version of the presentation contains multiple blanks that need to be filled in throughout the lesson. These blanks are conveniently underlined and bolded on the teacher copy. I have found this to be the most effective means of keeping my students engaged and active without having them write everything out. This also leaves more time for discussion and activities.

Google and Distance Learning Ready

• This lesson includes both Office and Google formats for ALL resources. The presentation is in PowerPoint and Google Slides while all documents contain Word and Google Doc versions.
• Your resource is perfect for distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom as I've included a link that will automatically create a copy of the resources and put them directly into your Google Drive with one click.
• Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students

Having both options allows you to use either without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It safeguards you in case your department or school decides to go Google 100% and allows you as well as your students to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used.

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