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An Introduction to Computer Networking for Teachers (FutureLearn)

Offered by Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education,

Build your knowledge and understanding of computer networks as a computer science teacher. Learn how you can create connections with computers. Explore the fundamentals of computer networking with this online course for GCSE teachers. You will improve your understanding of key concepts and gain the confidence to teach the subject in the classroom.

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On this course, you will learn to describe the different types of computer networks and understand how data can be transmitted securely. You will cover real world usage of networking technology to enhance your understanding. You will also become more familiar with how the internet works, including routing, DNS, and the World Wide Web.

What topics will you cover?

Networks and architecture
Transmission of data and network protocols
Secure transmission of data
Internet including routing, DNS and the “World Wide Web”

Learning on this course
You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Discuss types of network, advantages and disadvantages and general architecture
Describe transmission of data (ethernet, wifi) and network protocols (http, ftp, etc)
Explore how data can be transmitted securely
Apply knowledge of real world usage of the networking technology
Describe the internet including routing, DNS and the “world wide web”.
Explain how data is encapsulated in an IP packet and a data frame for transmission

Who is the course for?
This course is for computer science GCSE teachers (or equivalent), especially those specialising in computer networking and cyber security.

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