Year 6 - Computing
Think before you link
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 external hyperlinks to a web page, whilst considering the implications of doing so.
Key Notes
- A link that goes to someone else's website online and not a page in your website is called an external link.
- Adding external links to your website can have some implications.
- Embedding external content on your website is a good compromise as users will not have to leave your website.
Vocabulary To Learn
- implication: a likely consequence of something
- external link: a link to someone else's website online
- embedded content: directly integrating content from a another source into your web page
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It is always a good idea to add external links to your website.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
A link that goes to someone else's website online and not a page in your website is called an external link. Adding external links to your website can have some implications.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'implication'
a likely consequence of something. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: It is always a good idea to add external links to your website. Correction: Adding external links to your website can have some implications. For example, the website could be moved and you can then end up with a broken link on your website.
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