That's not what I said! My message did not arrive in the correct order! Introduce the concept of packets and the transmission control protocol used to send and receive information over the Internet. The class participates in an unplugged activity in which pieces of a message or drawing are passed from one classmate to another. Groups then use the Internet Simulator to send messages that demonstrates the unreliability of the Internet.

Concepts

the internet, communication technology, online communication, computer science, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the IT person at your school provide information that shows the number of packets people transfer in an out of the school 

Classroom Considerations

• If using the optional unplugged activity, you need to arrange the classroom so the desks are in an H configuration
• Many pupils believe that Internet is a reliable connection

Pros

• Teacher video provides background information for the lesson
• The video for the class helps wrap up the lesson to make the connections 

Cons

• None