Web Publishing Projects in Schools

 

Why?


A web site can be linked to subject specific project work.
A web site can be a showcase for work undertaken in all subject areas within the school.
A web site can bring together groups within the community.
A web site can be used to build primary / secondary links.
Many schools publish on line prospectus and commission students to produce it.

 

A web publishing project with students . . . .

develops IT skills
 core skill such as word processing and desktop publishing
use of art and design software to work with images
knowledge of web authoring packages and HTML
develops communication skills
 through consideration of content
awareness of audience and purpose
and the need for effective presentation and design
develops social skills

 by working as a team to achieve real targets


Web publishing projects and information exchange projects by e-mail can be developed to meet the needs of any age or ability group.