Computing Devices and the Internet of Things
Summary
Materials
- Day 2 PowerPoint deck
- Group Activity:- IoT Examples
- Handouts (also used on Day 1):
- The Internet as System and Spirit
- Guided Reading Questions: The Internet as a System and Spirit
- Answer Key to Guided Reading Questions
Instructional Activities and Classroom Assessments
- Writing Prompt (10 minutes)
- Computing Devices (5 minutes)
- Internet of Things (25 minutes)
- Homework
Learning Objectives
- CSN-1.A Explain how computing devices work together in a network.
Essential Knowledge
- CSN-1.A.1 A computing device is a physical artifact that can run a program. Some examples include computers, tablets, servers, routers, and smart sensors.
- CSN-1.A.2 A computing system is a group of computing devices and programs working together for a common purpose.
- CSN-1.A.3 A computer network is a group of interconnected computing devices capable of sending or receiving data.
- CSN-1.A.4 A computer network is a type of computing system.
- CSN-1.A.5 A path between two computing devices on a computer network (a sender and a receiver) is a sequence of directly connected computing devices that begins at the sender and ends at the receiver.
- CSN-1.A.6 Routing is the process of finding a path from sender to receiver.
Details
1. Writing Prompt (10 minutes)
- Display the question: How is the Internet like the US Post Office?
- Ask students to write a response to the question in their notebooks.
- If everyone finishes with time to spare, ask for volunteers to share their responses.
2. Computing Devices (5 minutes)
- Discuss the different types of computing devices:
- Computers and tablets
- Smart watches
- Gaming systems
- Servers
- Routers
- Embedded systems
3. The Internet of Things (25 minutes)
- Explain the Internet of Things.
- Ask students to work in small groups to explore an IoT example:
- You can use the Group Generator program to randomly sort students.
- Students read article and discuss with group.
- Share what they learned with the whole class.
- Discuss consequences of IoT:
- Benefits and conveniences
- Unintended consequences and hazards
4. Homework
If there is time, students can begin their homework in class. Students will read the remaining pages of "The Internet as a System and Spirit" and answer the corresponding questions.