Week 1 · Topic 1 — Data Communication Basics
The 5 Components of Data Communication
Benchmark 11.5.3.1 Data communication components · Duration 3 periods (≈120 min)
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Learning intentions
- I can name the 5 components (message, sender, receiver, medium, protocol).
- I can identify each in a real example.
Success criteria
- My diagram labels all 5 components.
- My example is realistic.
Materials
Notebook · Coloured pens
Task 1 — Label the diagram
- Draw a phone call and label the 5 components.
Task 2 — 3 real examples
- For SMS, email, and radio, list the 5 components each.
| Example | Message | Sender | Receiver | Medium | Protocol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection
Component I found easiest:
Component I found tricky:
One communication I will observe today: