Year 6 - Computing
Device compatibility
Web page creation
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will discover how to create websites for a chosen purpose. They will identify what makes a good webpage and use this information to design and evaluate their own website. Pupils will consider copyright and fair use of media, the aesthetics of the site, and clear navigation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to add suitable content to a web page and check its compatibility on a range of devices.
Key Notes
- Content is the information on a web page. Content can be text, images and movies.
- Content added to a web page should be suitable for the audience and purpose of the web page.
- A web page will look different when it is accessed on different devices.
- When designing a web page it is important to check it is compatible on a range of devices.
Vocabulary To Learn
- content: the information, pictures, videos or text that you can find on a website or in a digital space
- comptibility: ensuring a web page works correctly on a range of devices and that all users have a good experience
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A website will look the same on any device that it is accessed from.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Content is the information on a web page. Content can be text, images and movies. Content added to a web page should be suitable for the audience and purpose of the web page.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'content'
the information, pictures, videos or text that you can find on a website or in a digital space. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: A website will look the same on any device that it is accessed from. Correction: A website will look different on different devices. This is because they have different screen sizes. Checking a website is compatible for multiple devices is important.
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