LO: To be able to identify how a website's formatting and content targets a particular audience.
This task is to get you thinking about how a website targets a particular audience and is preparation for your course this year.
Task 1 - Evaluating websites
1. Choose 2 websites, one that targets an adult audience and another that targets children.
2. Write a blog post that COMPARES the formatting and content of both. Use the list below to help you.
2. Write a blog post that COMPARES the formatting and content of both. Use the list below to help you.
- What are the two websites you are comparing?
- Who is the target audience for each website and how can you immediately tell?
- What is the purpose of the website?
- Is the information relevant to users?
- What special features have been used to make the website more appealing for it's audience?
- Is it clear, up to date, accurate and unbiased?
- Are the images meaningful for the audience?
- Is the font size suitable ?
- Is the site easy to navigate and use?
- Does the site contain useful links?
- What colours have they used?
- How is the website laid out?
- What font have the used?
- What kind of language are they using?
Extension Task
In our next lesson we will be learning how to create a website using template.
Follow the link below to go to a website that offers free website templates. Preview the templates and choose one that you believe will be suitable for a teacher and examiner
Create an account using your school email and then download your chosen template into your sites folder
