What is a Network?
Investigating how devices connect to each other to share information, starting with simple local networks.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a standalone computer and a networked computer.
- Explain how information travels between two connected devices.
- Predict what happens if a connection in a small network breaks.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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