where information comes from, such as from a website, a book, a person, or any other place where information is found

how trustworthy or believable a source of information is; a credible source is one that is reliable and accurate

The credibility of sources

Computing

Features of a blog

Using images appropriately

Research and planning a blog

Promoting a cause

Use criteria to develop a blog

During this unit, pupils develop their understanding of information technology and digital literacy skills. They will use the skills learnt across the unit to create a blog post about a real-world cause that they would like to gain support for.

Using media to gain support for a cause

What is a common mistake when evaluating online content?

What should you check when evaluating a source?

Why is it important to check the date of online information?

to ensure they fit the purpose of the content

Why is it important to select images appropriately for their context?

What gives the owner rights to control how a piece of work is used?

a licence that allows unrestricted use of content

a licence that sets rules for how content can be used, shared, or modified

a licence that removes copyright protection

What should you check before using an image online?

What is the consequence of using copyrighted material without permission?

Which of the following is an example of a Creative Commons licence condition?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

The credibility of sources

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.