Here are 6 ready to use network worksheets you can immediately use with your class with absolutely no preparation necessary. They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home. You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit. HOW CAN I USE THEM? These worksheets are ideal for An easy grab-and-go classroom activity, homework tasks and cover worksheets. . These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The 6 PDF worksheets included: Advantages and Disadvantages of Networks – An easy worksheet where students are given a number of statements and need to decide if it is an advantage of disadvantage of using a computer network. A great starter worksheet when first introducing networks. LAN and WAN Fill in The Gaps – Students use a list of given words to complete the short text about Local Areas Networks and Wide Area Networks. A nice plenary activity to recap what they have learnt. Client Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks – A mid-level worksheet where pupils need to decide if the statement is about a client server network or a peer-to-peer network, or both.# Wire and Wireless Networks – Pupils need to do a bit of research and write about the benefits and risks of using ethernet copper cables, fiber optic cables, Bluetooth networks and wi-fi networks. Great as a homework task. Star and Mesh Topologies – Students identify a star and a mesh diagram from a drawing. They are also given several scenarios and have to decide if a star or a mesh topology would better fit the needs described. Finally students must write about the difference between a switch and a hub. Great as a homework task. Network Protocols – match the protocol layer to the description and then identify the protocols which are in a 4-layer TCP/IP protocol layer. A higher level worksheet that is great for assessing pupils understanding of a 4-lay TCP/IP protocol. Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking. These 6 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit. They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of networks. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.

How can you teach your students about network topologies, in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this lesson does. Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this lesson today and save yourself all that preparation. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses. This lesson includes: an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation, differentiated lesson objectives, 4 videos to change focus and break up the lesson, loads of individual and group tasks and questions, 2 printable ready to use worksheets for classwork, A set of taboo cards for the plenary 3 differentiated exam style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task, a comprehensive 3-page teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS. . WHAT DOES IT COVER? With virtually no preparation (apart from photocopying the worksheets and taboo cards) you will be ready to teach about your classes about: Ring network topology Bus network topology Star network topology Full mesh network topology Partial mesh network topology . **DURATION: **1 lesson Check out these other great resources by Nichola Wilkin (nwilkin): Network types Network hardware What is the internet?

How can you teach your students about network hardware, in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this lesson does. Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this lesson today and save yourself all that preparation. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses. This lesson includes: an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation, differentiated lesson objectives, 2 videos to change focus and break up the lesson, loads of individual and group tasks and questions, 2 printable ready to use worksheets for classwork, 3 differentiated exam style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task, a comprehensive 3-page teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS. . WHAT DOES IT COVER? With virtually no preparation (apart from photocopying the worksheets and taboo cards) you will be ready to teach about your classes about: Transmission media (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, coper cables and fibre optic cables) Routers Switches Hubs Network Interface Cards (NIC) Wireless Access Points Bridges Wi-Fi channels . Please note: network topologies and protocols are not covered in this lesson as that is covered in a separate lesson. DURATION: 1 lesson FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Check out these other great lesson by Nichola Wilkin (nwilkin): What is the internet? Network Topologies

The TCP/IP 4-layer model is an important part of the computer science curriculum your pupils must understand. It often comes up in the exam in one form or another so your students need to fully grasp it. This lesson completely covers both the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) specifications helping your students learn the TCP/IP 4 layer model. Why waste your precious time slaving over creating your own lesson when it has all been done for you for the price of a coffee in Starbucks? Grab this ready to use, no prep lesson now to save time and take control of your workload. What does it cover? This lesson teaches pupils about: IP addresses MAC addresses Packet Switching TCP/IP 4-layer model The HTTP protocol The HTTPS protocol The FTP protocol The POP protocol The IMAP protocol The SMTP protocol The Ethernet protocol . What is included? You’ll get… An attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation that includes differentiated lesson objectives, a video and lots of tasks and questions. 3 differentiated exam style questions A comprehensive 3-page teacher’s lesson plan including all the answers. . Are you really going to spend a couple of hours of your time creating something similar when you can spend that time doing something far more fun and interesting? Grab your copy of this network protocols TCP/IP complete lesson now and take control of your workload. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Check out these other useful lesson resources from Nichola Wilkin (nwilkin): What is the internet? Network Topologies Wireless Networks

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This lesson looks at the benefits and limitations of networking and three network topologies: Ring, Bus and Star. During the lesson I get students to act out each topology using balloons/screwed up paper balls to represent the data. There are teacher notes that explain how this works for each topology. Students can complete the network worksheet.

An entire UNIT OF WORK for the new Computing curriculum, looking at: - what networks are, - how they are made, - how the Internet works, - data protection and encryption - and touching on E-Safety. Includes Medium and Short Term Planning, professional PowerPoint presentation for the whole unit, ALL worksheets and EXEMPLAR photographs for ease of understanding. Simple reference system - L1 means Lesson 1, L2 - Lesson 2 etc. ALL necessary worksheets for each lesson are highlighted on the Short Term Planning in Yellow in both the Resources column and when describing the activities. Most worksheets are editable to suit. This has been successfully delivered to Y3, but could it be used for most of KS2 if they have not yet looked at it. Please review and rate.

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This article argues that the use of the network metaphor can link together various different aspects of research into the use of advanced learning technologies based on computer networks. The idea of networked learning has become commonplace as an alternative to e-learning that stresses the interaction of learners, tutors and resources through networks. The arguments put in this article are firstly that learning technology needs to take account of the wider debate about networks and secondly that research in this field needs to address the theoretical and practical issues raised.

In issue 12(1), Jones (2004) in his article ‘Networks and learning: communities, practices and the metaphor of networks’ sets out to address three inter-related sets of issues: … firstly that learning technology needs to take account of the wider debate about networks and secondly that research in this field needs to address the theoretical and practical issues raised by advances in the field of networks. A third point is that the idea of the network acts as a powerful metaphor even if we are able to discount any particular theory generated in its support.

Computer Science: Introduction to Networks for KS3 students The aim of this unit of work is to introduce KS3 students to computer networks. Within this unit of work, students will learn the following: What will you learn? To understand what is meant by a Local Area Network (LAN). Hardware required Methods of connection (WiFi & Ethernet cable) To understand what is meant by a Wide Area Network (WAN). Methods to connect (GPRS, mobile, telephone cables & satellite). To understand how peripheral devices can connect to a computer system using a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Methods to connect (Bluetooth). Understand the following methods of keeping you computer secure on a computer network: - Firewall - Anti-malware - Passwords - Encryption This unit of work includes a range of information and activities to develop student knowledge and understanding of computer systems. Please note two practical activities require the use of rope to create a human networks! A final assessment is also included. Teacher answer PowerPoint also included. **Please leave a review!

How can you teach your students about system security and cyber attacks, in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this computer science lesson does. Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this computing lesson about identifying and preventing network vulnerabilities today and save yourself all that preparation. WHAT IS INCLUDED? This lesson includes: an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation, differentiated lesson objectives, videos to change focus and break up the lesson, loads of individual and group tasks and questions, printable ready to use worksheets for classwork, 3 differentiated exam style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task, a comprehensive teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS. . WHAT DOES IT COVER? Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses. With virtually no preparation (apart from photocopying the worksheets) you will be ready to teach your classes about: Denial of service (DoS) attacks Brute force attacks Data interception attacks SQL injection attacks Poor network security policy Penetration testing Network forensics Firewalls Passwords . DURATION: 1 lesson Download this ready to use lesson now and take back control of your workload. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Click here to see some more computer science lessons

Comprehensive notes on all of communication and networking, for the AQA syllabus. Includes notes on: 4.9.1 Communication Communication Basics Serial and Parallel Data Transmission The Advantages of Serial over Parallel Synchronous and Asynchronous data transmission 4.9.2 Networking Network Topology Physical Network Topology Physical Star Network Topology Physical Bus Topology Logical Network Topology Mixing Topologies Types of Networking Between Hosts Client-Server Networking Peer-to-Peer Networking Wireless networking Wifi Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance 4.9.3 The Internet The Structure of the Internet Internet Service Providers Packet Switching and Routers The Primary Components of a Packet Routers and Gateways Uniform Resource Locators Domain Names Fully Qualified Domain Names IP Addresses The Domain Name Server (DNS) System Internet Security Firewalls Packet Filtering Stateful Inspection Proxy Server Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption Digital Certificates & Digital Signatures Worms, Trojans & Viruses Preventing Malware 4.9.4 The Transmission Control Protocol & Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) TCP / IP Application Layer Transport Layer Network Layer Link Layer Socket Addresses Well-Known Ports The Structure of IP Addresses IP Address Standards IPv4 IPv6 Public and Private IP Addresses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Network Address Translation (NAT)

Topic 3: Computer networks, connections and protocols of the OCR New Specification of Computer Science for assessment in 2022 Concise summary of System Architecture, including: Types of Networks Factors that effect performance Network Hardware Topologies Modes of Transmission Protocols The Internet The Cloud

A brilliant resource for a refresher on computer networks and protocols. The resource includes a teacher presentation (with answers) and a workbook to give to the students to complete the tasks - ideal for live lessons. Can be used in KS3 and KS4. The resource covers: What a network is Advantages and Disadvantages of networks Network Topologies Advantages and Disadvantages of each network Protocols TCP/IP model, including each layer

Full Unit 2 Communication - 2.1 Networks including the Internet resources which includes Power Point Presentation, student tasks with questions and answers.

A variety of networks questions divided up into four easy to follow quick quiz templates. Students have space to green pen their answers.

This is half terms work on networks. It covers features, topologies, WANs, hardware, and security. There is also an assessment which can be used. All PowerPoints have learning objectives, and engaging tasks which can be tailored to suit your classes.

This lesson teaches students about the principle of standards and the different network protocols that are used for communication. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included! Feedback has been considered when creating and updating this resource to ensure it is appealing, engaging, and challenging. This resource will be updated to ensure it is (one of) the best! Duration: 1 Lesson This resource is designed to cover: Principle of Standards Different Types of Network Protocols and their Purpose: TCP/IP HTTP HTTPS FTP SMTP POP IMAP ⠀ Other complete lessons in Unit 1.3: Types of Networks Network Performance Network Hardware The Internet Network Topologies Encryption (Free) Standards and Network Protocols (Current) Network Connections