Year 6

Computing systems and networks - Communication and collaboration

In this unit learners explore how data is transferred over the internet. Learners initially focus on addressing, before they move on to the makeup and structure of data packets. Learners then look at how the internet facilitates online communication and collaboration; they complete shared projects online and evaluate different methods of communication. Finally, they learn how to communicate responsibly by considering what should and should not be shared on the internet.

Lesson 1 Internet addresses

Learning objectives

To explain the importance of internet addresses

I can recognise that data is transferred using agreed methods
I can explain that internet devices have addresses
I can describe how computers use addresses to access websites

Year 6 explored what is necessary for effective communication and the importance of agreed protocols. They apply this understanding to IP addresses and the rules (protocols) that computers have for communicating with one another. Year 6 also used a Domain Name Server (DNS) to translate web addresses into IP addresses.

Lesson 3 - Working together

Learning objectives

To explain how sharing information online can help people to work together

● I can recognise how to access shared files stored online

● I can send information over the internet in different ways

● I can explain that the internet allows different media to be shared

In computing, this week, Year 6 looked at how to work on a shared document together. Working in a group, they created a fact file document using Google slides. They then shared this document within their group. The children worked on the shared document to create a fact file of a country of their choice.

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