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M2-M5 ICT midterm project

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:14:13 +0100

ICT Web blog Project (100 marks)

1. Create a web blog with the following pages (25 marks):

a) Design a Home page that will show your blog

b) Create a Contact Me page that shows your email address

c) Create a Map page that shows the following Google maps:

a. A map showing where you live and other points of interest such as a local shop, a restaurant, sports facilities etc.

b. A map showing where you go to school

d) Create web blog categories for English, Social Studies, Health Education and ICT.

2. Create a web banner and add web widgets to your blog (25 marks)

a) Add some web widgets/gadgets to your web page. For example you could add weather information or an interactive game.

b) Add a web banner to your web blog showing your name.

3. Create web content (50 marks)

a) Add content to the English category. This can be your English journal or any other completed class work.

b) Add content to the Social Studies category. This can be a project or completed class work.

c) Add content to the ICT category. Write about what you have learned in your ICT class. You will need to write about the following

a. What you learned about creating a website.

b. How did you create web widgets and web banners to your website.

c. How did you create a Google map.

d. How did you add content to your web blog.

Additional project work for M5:

1. Create a Teachers’ Feedback web page

a. Add a username and password to the page

b. Add a web form using Form Assembly website. The form should consist of a Teacher’s Name dropdown, a subject dropdown, a title single line and a multiline message.

Adding content to your website.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:16:57 +0100

All websites have some type of content. Without content your website will not attract many visitors. You need to add content to your website on a regular basis so that your visitors come back on a regular basis.

What type of content should I add to my website?

This really depends on you and your interests. However, you have already added some categories for English, Science, ICT, Social Studies and Health Education. Find some completed homework or project for one of the categories and use it to create your first post.

Here are some guidelines on how to create an interesting post on your web blog.

Use text formatting
Use colour and text formatting features (bold, italic and/or underline). This will make the content stand out. Use different font sizes to create headings.

Use graphics
The use of photos, graphics and diagrams will help to make your post more interesting and understandable to the reader. A picture paints a thousand words!!!

Use clear English
The use of clear English will make your post easier to read. Use everyday English language to explain ideas.

Adding widgets to your website

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:34:58 +0100

In this mini lesson we look at adding widgets or gadgets to your web blog.

Firstly, what is a widget or gadget?

A widget/gadget is a tool that can be added to your website that provides something useful. For example, daily weather information can be added to a page on your website by using a website widget. The widget code and information is provided by another website. Google for instance provide many widgets ranging from audio to news. You can also use a web search engine such as Google or Yahoo to find other useful website widget providers. For instance, www.widgetbox.com has many interesting widgets available.

To add a widget following the following steps:

Step 1: Find the widget or gadget you want to use.

Step 2: Configure the widget.

Step 3: Copy the widget code.

Step 4: Log into your web blog.

Step 5: Add HTML content to a web page and paste the widget code.

Step 6: Save the web page and click on Preview.

You should now see your widget. Try and find other widgets to add to your web blog site.

Have fun.

Adding Google Maps to your website

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:02:46 +0100

Adding a Google map to your website is fun and easy. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Get a Google account.

Step 2: Login to your Google account.

Step 3: Click on the Map link.

Step 4: Read the tutorial here.