Think before you link
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can add external hyperlinks to a web page, whilst considering the implications of doing so.
Key learning points
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
It is always a good idea to add external links to your website.
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.
Teacher tip
Remind pupils to follow school policies when searching for and linking to external websites, reinforcing safe and responsible online behaviour.
Equipment
Pupils require access to a device with software that can create web pages. Examples in this lesson use Google Sites https://oak.link/google-sites
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to the descriptions.
Q2.What is a link called on a web page?
Q3. allow users to keep track of where they have been on a website and how the website is structured.
Q4.A website’s design usually starts with the ...
Q5.What is the main reason to use a navigation path on a website?
Q6.If a web page has too much text and no pictures, it might be to read.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is an external link?
Q2.The internet browser’s bar shows the web address.
Q3.Which of the following are reasons you may want to avoid external links?
Q4. content means directly integrating content from another source into your web page.
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