Building and evaluating an accessible blog
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create an accessible blog using digital tools.
Key learning points
- An accessible blog includes readable text, alt text, good contrast and clear navigation.
- Inclusive design means designing products so that as many people as possible can use them.
- Digital products should be evaluated against clear success criteria.
- Technology can either widen or reduce inequality depending on how it is designed.
Keywords
Inclusive design - designing products so that as many people as possible can use them
Evaluate - reflect on what has been done well and what could be improved
Common misconception
Inclusive design means making lots of separate versions for different users.
Inclusive design aims to create products that work for as many people as possible, not separate products for each group.
Teacher tip
In this lesson students are required to create their own digital blog. It would be useful if they could use a device and suitable application to create this online.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device that has software to combine text and images in the style of a blog.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of a blog?
Q2.A is a plan that outlines the basic structure and layout of visual content.
Q3.Responsive design automatically adjusts to different sizes on different devices.
Q4.What does UX focus on?
Q5.Match each term to its definition.
Q6.Why does digital inclusion matter?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does inclusive design mean?
Q2.What should you check when reviewing text for accessibility?
Q3.Which of the following best demonstrates good colour contrast?
Q4.Evaluation is the stage of a project where you reflect on what has been done well and what could be ...
Q5.Inclusive design helps reduce digital ...
Q6.Match each term to its description.
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