Key Stage 3 - Networks Lesson 3 of 6 : - Topologies

Topologies

Presentation includes notes to train teachers who are very new to teaching computing.

Week 3 - What is topology?

Objective: - •Understand the difference between LANs and WANs
•Be able to give examples of each network
•Identify three different network topologies.
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Task 1 : - Make notes about the difference between a WAN and a LAN network as your teacher explains things to you. This video will also be shown: - https://vimeo.com/145979347

Task 2: - Your teacher will now get you to act out 3 different networks by getting you up out of your seats. They will follow this by watching this video: https://vimeo.com/145982596

Task 3: - As a class you will come up with success criteria and produce a poster which meets the criteria. You should comment on the following:•​LAN VS WAN
•STAR / RING / BUS
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Useful links: •https://vimeo.com/145979347 - WAN / LAN video
•https://vimeo.com/145982596 - Topology video