GCSE J277 Unit 1.

3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

STARTER
Wide area networks have enabled email and social
networking to become a major part of our society.
How would you say these tools have changed our
society – for better or worse?
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

STARTER
• Email is a fast and cheap way to communicate.
• Increased use of communication tools may have made us
more easily distracted and less productive.
• Users can contact friends and family around the world and
easily share photographs and experiences.
• Big Brother: Do we really want people to know where we
are and what we are doing?
• Increase in cyberbullying and trolling.
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

HOMEWORK
Watch the following video(s) before the next lesson
and make notes:
• 1.3 Factors that affect the performance of networks
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

KEY QUESTION
What are the characteristics of LANs and WANs?
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

OBJECTIVES
1. Know what is meant by standalone computers.
2. Know the different types of networks: LAN/WAN.
3. Understand the advantages of networking.
4. Understand the implications of networking.
5. Understand how to program.
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

ACTIVITY
SLR 1.3 Workbook
• Complete slides 2 and 3
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

ACTIVITY
Continue programming tasks and challenges.
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

OBJECTIVES REVIEW
1. Know what is meant by standalone computers.
2. Know the different types of networks: LAN/WAN.
3. Understand the advantages of networking.
4. Understand the implications of networking.
5. Understand how to program.