Unit xx. Website development – I’m a web developer

This unit is planned but development has not yet started. Our plans may change in the future as we continue to review our scheme of learning.

Unit description

Using online tools to create a website of more than one page with an appreciation for conventions, search engine SEO and usability.

Unit career

I’m a web developer

“As a web developer, I create and maintain websites. This involves coding in languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring the website is functional, user-friendly, and visually appealing. My goal is to build efficient and attractive websites that provide a seamless experience for users.”

Key Question

All the activities in this unit enable students to answer the key question:

How do we design accessible, user‑friendly websites that follow modern conventions, use SEO effectively, and communicate clearly to all visitors?

Knowledge statements

This is achieved by students studying 4 “Learn-it” lessons, each of which focus on one knowledge statement:

1. Know how to use software such as WordPress to create a website.
2. Know the conventions of web design.
   • E.g. page headers, footers & navigation options.
3. Know the principles of search engine optimisation (SEO) and how to apply this to improve the visibility of a website in search engine results.
4. Know the importance of usability in web development and how to ensure that websites are accessible for all users.
   • E.g. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

What is included in this unit?

• Teacher guide providing a detailed overview of the unit.
• 6 Lesson folders:
  • 4 “Learn-it” lessons with a teacher PowerPoint and student workbook.
  • 1 “Make-it” lesson with assessment materials for teachers and students.
  • 1 “Review-it” lesson with an end of topic MCQ test, assessment grid, peer assessment and self-reflection.
• Any additional resources and materials needed for the activities are provided in the lesson folders.
• 6 detailed lesson plans explaining how to teach the 3 lesson phases.
• Extension activities with model answers.
• 3 independent homework question sheets supported by 3 online videos hosted on Tella.