Home and Personal Communication SystemsLesson 4 – Personal Connections

Starter60 second challenge.

You have 60 seconds to find a definition of “wireless internet.”

Note: You have to be able to fully understand it and explain it (so do not just google it and hope for the best!)

ObjectivesUnderstand different personal communication

systems are available.

Know what personal communications connections are available.

Be able to select the most appropriate method of personal communication.

The connections you need to knowWireless (Wi-Fi)

Bluetooth

WiMax

GIS (Geographical Information System)

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)

Wireless Internet Allows you to share a broadband

connection.

No need for lots of wires. Can access the web on a range of

appliances (phone, TV, games console etc). Let’s everything ‘talk’ to each other.

Secure (if protected)

Requires wireless equipment.

Can ‘conflict’ with surrounding devices. Could be hacked? Security /

Transmission interception. Wireless Router Needed. Can share information, music etc.

Where for art thou Wireless In the home.

Small businesses

School

Trains / Public Transport

Increasingly more in the public

places.

Create a Concept MapUsing appropriate software you need to create a

concept diagram (spider diagram / brain storm etc).

This must show:What wireless is.What are the benefitsWhat are the drawbacksWho would use it.

Struggling with software? use www.bubbl.us

Objectives ReviewUnderstand different personal communication

systems are available.

Know what personal communications connections are available.

Be able to select the most appropriate method of personal communication.

Plenary Compare your mind map with another person. Add or amend your

diagram to ensure it is the best it can be.

Which picture best reflects your learning today? Why?

New ideas Problem Solving Discussion

Experimenting Team / Group Work Creativity