Sharing Information Online
Students explore simple ways information is shared between devices, focusing on common examples like sending emails or sharing photos.
Key Questions
- Explain what happens when you send an email to a friend.
- Analyze how a photo you take on a tablet appears on a TV screen.
- Compare different ways we can share information using technology.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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