| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Computer science |
| What age group | Adult courses |
| What topic | Networking |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to the basics of networking in computer science.
Let's start off with a fun activity to get you thinking about networking. Imagine you're at a party with a group of friends. Each person has a phone in their hand and they want to share pictures and videos with each other. How would you go about sharing these files with everyone?
In computer science, networking is the process of connecting computers, devices, and networks to share information and resources. It involves hardware and software components such as routers, switches, network protocols, and network operating systems.
Networking has become an essential part of our daily lives. It allows for the seamless transfer of information and data between devices, and makes it possible for us to communicate and collaborate with others from different locations.
There are two main types of networks: Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN). A LAN is a network within a limited area such as a home, office, or building, while a WAN covers a wider geographical area such as a city, country, or the world.
By the end of this lesson, you should have a basic understanding of networking and why it is important in the field of computer science. We will further dive into the concepts of LAN and WAN and the underlying protocols that make networking possible.