Content on the World Wide Web
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how content is made available on the World Wide Web.
Key learning points
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
Only certain 'qualified' people can add content to websites/create websites.
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.
Teacher tip
There will be discussions about different types of websites. Children may bring up social media; most social media sites require the user to be 13 years old or older.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does 'www' stand for?
Q2.What is a website?
Q3.Where are websites stored?
Q4.What is a web browser used for?
Q5.Which of these is an example of digital media?
Q6.What does it mean when a website is hosted?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to their meanings:
a collection of interlinked web pages stored under a single domain
a single document on the World Wide Web, part of a website
text or media that links to another location
information, pictures or videos on a website
Q2.What is the World Wide Web used for?
Q3.What is an example of content on a website?
Q4.Who can add content to websites?
Q5.What is one way people can create content online?
Q6.What is one advantage of adding content to the World Wide Web?
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