Year 4 - Computing
Content on the World Wide Web
The internet
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will recognise the internet as a network of networks. They will learn that the World Wide Web is part of the internet. They will evaluate online content to decide how honest, accurate, or reliable it is, and understand the consequences of false information.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how content is made available on the World Wide Web.
Key Notes
- Different types of media can be shared through websites.
- Anyone with access can add content to the World Wide Web.
- Different services allow content to be created online.
Vocabulary To Learn
- hyperlink: text or media that, when clicked, takes you to another web page or location
- content: the information, pictures, videos or text that you can find on a website or in a digital space
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Only certain 'qualified' people can add content to websites/create websites.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Different types of media can be shared through websites. Anyone with access can add content to the World Wide Web.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'hyperlink'
text or media that, when clicked, takes you to another web page or location. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Only certain 'qualified' people can add content to websites/create websites. Correction: Anyone can add content to websites or create their own website. Services have developed that make it easy for anyone to upload content that can be shared across the world.
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