Computer Networks and Personal Connections
Let’s take a look at computer networks and consider the benefits of connecting computers together. First, we will think about connections and ways that you can relate the idea of …
Course: Teaching Computing Systems and Networks to 5- to 11-year-olds
How to explain the internet to young learners
What is the internet? The internet is a global network of networks that connects us — in our houses and places of work — to information, communication tools, online services, …
What is a computer system?
Understanding a computer system To understand a computer system, you must first be able to understand the term ‘system’ in a wider context. A system involves a number of parts …
How to manage online safety for children
IT systems have not always had a positive impact on our lives. As well as rewards, the use of and reliance on IT systems also brings risks. In this article, …
The impact of information technology
Once your learners have found out that IT is anything that is a computer, has a computer in it, or is connected to a computer, they can start to understand …
Why it’s important to learn how computers work
As an educator, you need to equip your learners with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a world where they are surrounded by computer systems and networks. This will …
How to teach children to recognise that technology is all around them
To understand the role of computer systems and networks in today’s society, you must first recognise the wealth of technology that is all around us and then begin to consider …
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Teaching Computing Systems and Networks to 5- to 11-year-olds