Working together

Computing

Internet addresses

Data packets

Shared working

How we communicate

Communicating responsibly

In this unit pupils explore how data is transferred over the internet. They will examine addressing and the makeup and structure of data packets. They will investigate how the internet facilitates online communication and collaboration and how to communicate responsibly on the internet.

Communication and the internet

What word describes text, images, sound or video used to share ideas?

What does it mean if a file is “online”?

Which of these is a way to share a file online without emailing it?

Put these steps in order for sharing a photo with your class online:

It can be quickly shared with many people.

What is the main benefit of sharing media online?

What is a simple definition of a network?

The packets are reassembled into the original file.

Put these steps in order for sending a file over the internet:

a small part of a file sent over a network

information about where the packet should go

Which part of a packet makes sure it reaches the correct destination?

Only the missing packet needs to be sent again.

What could happen if a packet is lost while being sent?

Why do networks use packets to send data?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet