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History of the internet

QCA scheme of work History at Key Stage 3, Unit 1. Introductory unit "what’s it all about?" - History of the internet. The feature-packed Podcast is intended to stimulate interest into further research and discussion on the history of the Internet and its development. The Timeline will help students to improve their understanding of chronology and the way one event can pave the way for another. A range of suggested activities, designed to compliment the learning, offer students a fun and interactive way of engaging in this fascinating topic. One particular activity invites students to create their communications vision of the future.

Podcast themes

Podcast themes

This Podcast is intended to be an interesting starting point, to stimulate students into further research and discussion on the theme of the history of the Internet and its development. It is comprised of 10 tracks each ...

Telecommunications services for the 1990s (1969)

Telecommunications services for the 1990s (1969)

Made in 1969 at the Post Office Research Station, Dollis Hill, this eight minute film attempts to predict what the future of communications may be like. Why not have a go at creating your own prediction? You ...

Predict the future

Predict the future

Draw and/or write about your prediction for the future of communications so we can feature them. You can also comment about someone else's prediction.

View predictions of the future

View predictions of the future

What do you think the future of communications will look like? Well take a look and see what other's think. Here we feature some of the best videos that have been uploaded to YouTube and drawings and stories ...

Timeline

Timeline

This chronology details the history of the Internet from 1940 to 2007 and will help students improve their understanding of chronology and the way one event can pave the way for another.

Lesson support material

Lesson support material

Facts and resources to help plan lessons and designed to meet the syllabus requirements for History at Key Stage 3 Unit 1 – Introductory unit 'What’s it all about?' Included are the full podcast transcripts, ...


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