Year 6 - Computing
Working together
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 recognise how sharing information online can help people to work together.
Key Notes
- Shared files can be stored and accessed online.
- Information can be sent over the internet in different ways.
- The internet allows different media to be shared.
Vocabulary To Learn
- cloud storage: saving files on the internet, not your device
- media: text, images, sound or video used to share ideas
- online: connected to or available through the internet
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- You need to email a file to share it.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Shared files can be stored and accessed online. Information can be sent over the internet in different ways.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'cloud storage'
saving files on the internet, not your device. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: You need to email a file to share it. Correction: Shared links and cloud storage allow others to open the same file directly.
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