COMPUTE
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WORKS
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N 5
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Learn to differentiate between a computer network and network topologies
LEARNING OUTCOMES
I can describe what a computer network is …
I can name 2 types of computer network … I can name 4 types of network topologies
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STARTER
Lesson outcomes: I can describe what a computer network is
… I can name 2 types of computer network … I can name 4 types of network topologies …
MAIN TASK 1
Answer the questions on the “Networking Research” worksheet.
When a question has next to it, use The Internet to help you.
Lesson outcomes: I can describe what a computer network is
… I can name 2 types of computer network … I can name 4 types of network topologies …
COMPUTER NETWORK
What is a computer network?
Two types:LANWAN
Lesson outcomes: I can describe what a computer network is
… I can name 2 types of computer network … I can name 4 types of network topologies …
WAN
Stands for:
Wide Area Network
Lesson outcomes: I can describe what a computer network is
… I can name 2 types of computer network … I can name 4 types of network topologies …
LAN
Stands for:
Local Area Network
Lesson outcomes: I can describe what a computer network is
… I can name 2 types of computer network … I can name 4 types of network topologies …
MAIN TASK 2
Use PowerPoint slides to create a diagram of each of the network topologies you have found.
Use Shapes, Lines and Clipart to complete the diagram.
Lesson outcomes: I can describe what a computer network is
… I can name 2 types of computer network … I can name 4 types of network topologies …
PLENARY
What is a computer network?
What does LAN and WAN stand for?
Can you name four types of network topologies?
Lesson outcomes: I can describe what a computer network is
… I can name 2 types of computer network … I can name 4 types of network topologies …