Technology and Communication
Students explore how modern communication technologies work, including mobile phones and the internet. They discuss the societal impacts of rapid technological advancement.
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Students explore how modern communication technologies work, including mobile phones and the internet. They discuss the societal impacts of rapid technological advancement.
Key Questions
- How do mobile networks transmit information?
- What are the scientific principles behind fibre optic broadband?
- How has communication technology changed the way we work and live?
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5E Model
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