OCR - A-Level - Computer Science - 1.3.2 - Characteristics of networks (Part 1)

1.3.2 - Characteristics of networks and the importance of protocols and standards.

This lesson is the first part to two lessons on section 1.3.2 of the OCR syllabus. The lesson starts off with some questioning on the CPU which was the topic I covered with students in their recent lesson. Check the PowerPoint notes.

Slide break down: -
Slide 1 - 4 - We’re learning to explain the characteristics of Networks and the importance of protocols and standards - Learning objective and questions. Asks students what a network is.

Slide 5 - A video explaining why we need networks.

Slide 6-8 - Explains what is meant by a network. Explains what a LAN and WAN is and uses key points from past computing exam papers to give students what the mark scheme would look for.

Slide 9-13 - Looks at different transmission media. Gets students to understand copper and fibre optic.

Slide 14 Students share what they did for homework.

Slide 15 - 25 Explains topologies and includes a video. Their are unplugged activities which get the students to become the network.

Final Activity included