Year 6 - Computing
Communicating responsibly
Communication and the internet
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils explore how data is transferred over the internet. They will examine addressing and the makeup and structure of data packets. They will investigate how the internet facilitates online communication and collaboration and how to communicate responsibly on the internet.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to evaluate different methods of online communication.
Key Notes
- There are different methods of communicating on the internet.
- Not all information should be shared online.
- Communication on the internet may not be private.
Vocabulary To Learn
- private: information that is only shared with trusted people
- consent: permission to do something
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Messages sent online are always private.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
There are different methods of communicating on the internet. Not all information should be shared online.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'private'
information that is only shared with trusted people. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Messages sent online are always private. Correction: Some tools store messages or share them with others.
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