Device compatibility
I can add suitable content to a web page and check its compatibility on a range of devices.
Device compatibility
I can add suitable content to a web page and check its compatibility on a range of devices.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Content is the information on a web page. Content can be text, images and movies.
- Content added to a web page should be suitable for the audience and purpose of the web page.
- A web page will look different when it is accessed on different devices.
- When designing a web page it is important to check it is compatible on a range of devices.
Keywords
Content - the information added to a web page. This could be text, images, videos or other media
Comptibility - ensuring a web page works correctly on a range of devices and that all users have a good experience
Common misconception
A website will look the same on any device that it is accessed from.
A website will look different on different devices. This is because they have different screen sizes. Checking a website is compatible for multiple devices is important.
To help you plan your year 6 computing lesson on: Device compatibility, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 computing lesson on: Device compatibility, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Files needed for this lesson
- dog-35553_1280 195.5 KB (PNG)
- cat-161284_1280 186.06 KB (PNG)
- bunny-311201_1280 182.47 KB (PNG)
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Equipment
The lesson has been based on the use of Google Sites, which is free to use with any Google account. If not available, any other website creation package can be used.
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
the right of a creator to control how their work is used
allows the use of copyrighted content under certain circumstances
allows creators to share and use content while respecting copyright
the group of people the website is designed for
the reason why the website has been created
Exit quiz
6 Questions


