a regularly updated website or webpage where an individual or group shares written content, images, or videos on various topics

a short-form blog with brief updates, often on social media

Features of a blog

Computing

Using images appropriately

The credibility of sources

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

a regularly updated website or web page with written content, images or videos

Blogs are updated regularly, while other websites might not change as often.

How is a blog different from other websites?

What is the term for a short-form blog that shares brief updates, often on social media?

It improves the appearance and consistency of the content.

What is one benefit of using text styles in a blog?

What is the role of hyperlinks in a blog?

the formatting used to enhance the appearance of the blog

a collection of web pages linked together

a single page of information on the internet

a program used to access and view websites

a global network that connects computers to share information

What type of content can you find on a web page?

Believe it if the website looks colourful.

Check if the information is supported by trustworthy sources.

How can you check if the information on a website is reliable?

Features of a blog

Lesson outcome