Introduce this unit, explaining what the pupils will experience and a possible outcome of their work.

The aim of this lesson is ensure that pupils have the knowledge and understanding about web pages, their elements and design before starting to create their own.

Develop this by asking pupils:

• To describe their experiences of using the Internet as an information tool and how this may differ from listening to music over the Internet.
• What they understand as a web site.
• What are the main differences between multiple page and a single page web site.

Over a short period of time methods of Internet connection have moved on from dial up modems to braodband connections, giving a significant increase in bandwidth and download times. However, not all other major countries provide such good connection speeds and you may wish to discuss this with pupils.

Show pupils the language cards language1 for this lesson.

It is important that pupils understand the main components or elements that are used on typical web pages. They need to know this to enable them to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of web pages (part 3).

Show the presentation about web elements, there are also notes1a to accompany it.

Give out the worksheet1a.

The focus for this part of the activity is to make pupils aware of the different ways that information can be provided using the Internet.

They should consider:

• The purpose of the web site.
• The style, e.g. formal, comic, interactive, passive, service, informative.
• The intended audience.
• The web elements used.
• The ease of use.
• Speed.

Show the presentation about different styles of web sites, there are also notes1b to accompany it.

Give out the worksheet1b. This requires pupils to evaluate and compare various web sites and to record their views.

Tell pupils not to dwell too long on the content but to concentrate on the points raised earlier about style, purpose, audience, ease of use, etc.

Review key points:

• What are the various things that the Internet is used for?
• What are the various styles of web sites and do they affect the audience?
• Web elements - ensure that pupils understand the importance of navigation.

Ask various pupils to comment on their findings. Compare different answers and look for similarities.

It may be useful to ask a pupil to act as scribe, if this is a whiteboard activity the results can be saved and distributed at a later time.

Discuss and set the homework.

Give out homework1. This asks pupils to consider the various methods and implications of connectivity.

You may feel it appropriate to provide the homework sheet in electronic format for those pupils with computer access at home. Consideration should then be given to:

• How they would return the work and the style - electronic or printed.
• Virus protection.
• Authenticity of the work