Transferring information between devices
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how digital devices can be connected.
Key learning points
- Computer networks are made up of a number of parts.
- Data can be passed between devices.
- Networks have switches, servers and wireless access points.
Keywords
Server - a networked computer that manages, stores and provides data such as files to other computers
Wireless access point - a network device that allows wireless computing devices to connect to a wired network
Network - a group of interconnected computing devices
Common misconception
Data travels in one large piece across the network.
Data is split into smaller packets, which travel separately and are reassembled at the destination.
Teacher tip
It would be helpful to show children where a network switch or wireless access point is in school, if possible. This would help to connect the lesson vocabulary to real-world objects.
Equipment
It is useful for pupils to see a variety of computing devices that are around the school or every day life.
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a connection?
Q2.What is a network?
Q3.What does a network switch do?
Q4.What is one purpose of a network?
Q5.How do messages travel in a network?
Q6.Arrange the steps of how a message travels in a network:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does a server do in a network?
Q2.What is a wireless access point?
Q3.How does data travel across a network?
Q4.Why are data packets used in a network?
Q5.What happens to data packets when they reach their destination?
Q6.Match the following examples with their purposes:
server
wireless access point
network
To help you plan your 3 computing lesson on: Transferring information between devices, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 3 computing lesson on: Transferring information between devices, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 2 computing lessons from the Computer networks unit, dive into the full primary computing curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.