Learning objective
- To investigate the data usage of different online activities.
Success criteria
- I can compare methods of wireless data transfer.
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Select,
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Pupils should be taught to:
- Complete,
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display slide 1 of Presentation: Internet of things and ask the children to name as many ways of connecting devices and transferring data as they can (children may suggest USB, wireless or bluetooth connectivity or using Wi-Fi, NFC (Near Field Communication) or infrared for data transfer). Watch the video Internet of things on slide 2…
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Download: Data usage spreadsheet to input data into; should compare at least two activities.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should compare three different activities and complete the MB per hour column on the spreadsheet.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recognising differences between mobile data and
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Vocabulary definitions
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big data
Massive deposits of information that continue to be collected through the internet, used by data analysts to investigate, analyse and determine ways to improve businesses.
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Internet of Things (IoT)
A network of smart devices around a building that collect, monitor and distribute data to work harmoniously together.
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