Learning objective

  • To demonstrate how information moves around a network.

Success criteria

  • I can discuss the journey of

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National curriculum

Computing

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Understand

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Brain dump and hand out a whiteboard and pen to each child.

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Adaptive teaching

For pupils needing extra support

Should use the Resource: Network map example to support their understanding of the network layout during the Main event; could be assigned the role of taking photos or filming the role play.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should write instructions on how the file travels around the network; could complete an extension activity where they need to retrieve the headteacher’s ‘secret file’ from the server (they request the server file, encounter a password prompt, return to the laptop to request the password and finally gain access to the file).

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recognising that files are

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Vocabulary definitions

  • device

    Equipment created for a certain purpose or job.

  • file

    An item on a computer that can keep data in various forms, such as images, music and documents.

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