Activity 1: Introduction to Networking 

Objective: Provide an overview of networking concepts and their importance.

  1. Discussion: Start with a discussion on the significance of computer networks in modern society. Mention examples like the internet, social media, and online gaming.

  2. Types of Networks: Explain different types of networks, such as LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks), and the Internet.

Activity 2: The Internet and its Protocols 

Objective: Introduce students to the structure of the internet and fundamental protocols.

  1. Internet Structure: Describe the basic structure of the internet, including servers, clients, routers, and ISPs (Internet Service Providers).

  2. Internet Protocols: Explain key internet protocols like TCP, HTTP, FTP, and SMTP.

Activity 3: IP Addresses and Domain Names 

Objective: Teach students about IP addresses and domain names.

  1. IP Addresses: Explain the purpose of IP addresses, IPv4 vs. IPv6, and how devices are assigned IP addresses.

  2. Domain Names: Describe domain names and their role in making the internet user-friendly.

  3. Hands-On Activity: Have students explore how to find the IP address of a website and vice versa using command-line tools.

Activity 4: Data Transmission and Packet Switching 

Objective: Introduce the concept of data transmission in networks.

  1. Packet Switching: Explain how data is broken into packets for transmission and how routers handle packet routing.

  2. Latency and Bandwidth: Discuss latency and bandwidth in network communications.

Activity 5: Network Security 

Objective: Discuss the importance of network security and common security measures.

  1. Security Threats: Describe common network security threats like malware, phishing, and DDoS attacks.

  2. Security Measures: Introduce security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and authentication protocols.

  3. Case Study: Analyse a real-world network security breach and discuss what could have been done to prevent it.

Activity 6: Internet of Things (IoT) 

Objective: Explore the concept of IoT and its impact on the internet.

  1. IoT Overview: Explain what IoT is and how it connects everyday objects to the internet.

  2. Examples: Provide examples of IoT devices and their applications.

Activity 7: Cloud Computing 

Objective: Introduce cloud computing and its role in modern computing.

  1. Cloud Services: Explain cloud services like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

  2. Benefits and Concerns: Discuss the benefits and concerns of cloud computing.

Activity 8: Web Development and APIs 

Objective: Explore web development and the role of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces).

  1. Web Technologies: Introduce web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  2. APIs: Explain what APIs are and how they enable communication between different web services.

  3. Hands-On Activity: Have students make a simple web page and use an API to retrieve data (e.g., weather information).