Computer chatter 1: Networks and data transmission
In this lesson sequence students relate the concept of transportation systems to help them develop an understanding of the properties of networked systems and the underlying techniques used to transmit and validate data.
Additional details
Year band(s) | 7-8 |
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Content type | Lesson ideas |
Format | Web page |
Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems, Data acquisition |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8K02
Investigate how data is transmitted and secured in wired and wireless networks including the internet
AC9TDI8P01
Acquire, store and validate data from a range of sources using software, including spreadsheets and databases |
Keywords | Networks, Data transmission, Data validation, Security, Cybersafety, Network performance, Cyber security, Inclusive education, Additional scaffolding, Socio/emotional, inclusive education |
Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Inclusive education |
Organisation | ESA |
Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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