Lesson 5 Computer networks.

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Learn to differentiate between a computer
network and network topologies

3. LEARNING OUTCOMES
 I can describe what a computer network is
…
 I can name 2 types of computer network …
 I can name 4 types of network topologies …

4. STARTER
Lesson outcomes:
 I can describe what a computer network is …
 I can name 2 types of computer network …
 I can name 4 types of network topologies …

5. MAIN TASK 1
Answer the questions on the “Networking
Research” worksheet.
When a question has next to it, use
The Internet to help you.
Lesson outcomes:
 I can describe what a computer network is …
 I can name 2 types of computer network …
 I can name 4 types of network topologies …

6. COMPUTER NETWORK
What is a computer network?
Two types:
LAN
WAN
Lesson outcomes:
 I can describe what a computer network is …
 I can name 2 types of computer network …
 I can name 4 types of network topologies …

7. WAN
Stands for:
Wide Area Network
Lesson outcomes:
 I can describe what a computer network is …
 I can name 2 types of computer network …
 I can name 4 types of network topologies …

8. LAN
Stands for:
Local Area Network
Lesson outcomes:
 I can describe what a computer network is …
 I can name 2 types of computer network …
 I can name 4 types of network topologies …

9. MAIN TASK 2
Use PowerPoint slides to create a diagram
of each of the network topologies you
have found.
Use Shapes, Lines and Clipart to complete
the diagram.
Lesson outcomes:
 I can describe what a computer network is …
 I can name 2 types of computer network …
 I can name 4 types of network topologies …

10. PLENARY
 What is a computer network?
 What does LAN and WAN stand for?
 Can you name four types of network
topologies?
Lesson outcomes:
 I can describe what a computer network is …
 I can name 2 types of computer network …
 I can name 4 types of network topologies …