Session 3 - Computer Networks/Data Transfer - 08/01/2024

• Session 3 - Computer Networks/Data Transfer - 08/01/2024

  Computer networking

  Understand the concepts, applications and implications of networks, including:

  • the purpose of different types of network (local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), personal area network (PAN), mobile broadband)

  • the common uses of network systems (resource sharing, data sharing, entertainment, communication)

  • the benefits of computer networking

  • the need to synchronise data held on devices forming a PAN.

  Data transfer 

  Understand the concepts, implications and processes of data transfer, including:

  • physical methods of transferring data between devices using wireless or cabled topology to meet the requirements for a specific user and purpose

  • wireless methods of transfer including the use of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies

  • cabled methods for transfer of data between devices, including the use of optical fibre, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) and coaxial cables

  • the benefits and drawbacks of these physical methods

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    Starter Activity Page

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    Activity 1 - Type of Network PP - Individual 10 minutes File

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    Activity 2 - Your Use of Networks Individual - 10 minutes Feedback

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    Activity 3 - Pairs Discussion      

    Question - If there were no networks, how would this have changed today's lesson?   Consider the alternative methods used, ease of use, efficiency etc.

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    Activity 4 - Benefits of Networks and Synchronisation - Share with me Assignment

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    Activity 5 - Cabling used in data transfer

    Network Connections by Helen Griffiths

    Find an image of each of the following and include an example of what they are used for in digital technology.

    • Coaxial cable

    • Optical fibre

    • Unshielded twisted pair

    Place these in a word document and upload in the slot provided below. If you are having difficulty uploading, please submit into the appropriate session folder in the Unit 2 channel found in our team.

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    Upload activity 5 Assignment

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    Activity 6 - Data Transfer Benefits/Drawbacks PP File

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    Investigate data transfer methods to include physical (cable) and wireless

    The PowerPoint above to complete this activity. Read through the slides and then complete the final slide. Make sure that you include your initials when saving. Upload into today's slot.

    • In the first column list the different physical and wireless methods of transferring data.
    • In the second column give the benefits of each method.
    • In the third column give the drawbacks

    Upload your completed version into the upload slot or team folder if you are having issues.

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    Activity 7 - Computer Networking SCORM package

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    Computer Networking (Accessibility Version) File
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