By Elimu Assistant Team 
LESSON PLAN 30: Introduction to Data Transmission Terminology
Lesson Details
Strand: 2.0 Computer Networking
Sub Strand: 2.2 Data Transmission Media
Duration: 40 minutes (Single lesson)
Lesson: 1 of 4
Class Level: Grade 10
Key Inquiry Question (Lesson Starter)
How is data transmitted in a transmission media?
Specific Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) explain the terminologies used in data transmission,
b) understand the basic concepts of data transmission processes,
c) differentiate between key transmission terms.
Selected Learning Experiences
Introduction (7 minutes)
- Pose the key inquiry question to stimulate thinking
- Ask learners: “When you stream a video on YouTube, how does the data travel from the server to your phone?”
- Brief discussion on everyday experiences with data transmission
- Show visual: data traveling from one device to another
- Explain that understanding terminology is foundation for understanding transmission media
- Introduce the lesson focus: key terms in data transmission
Development Activities (28 minutes)
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