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Learning Outcomes:
Students should be able to:
• demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of a Gantt chart;
• complete research to plan a digital solution;
Kagan - Mix, Pair, Share
Kagan - Mix, Pair, Share
What is a Gantt Chart used for?
What goes down the side of a Gantt Chart?
What goes across the top of a Gantt Chart?
What information is included in a Gantt Chart?
Why are Gantt Charts useful for a business?
What should be avoid doing in a Gantt Chart?
What do you need to do to get full marks in the Gantt Chart activity?
Gantt Chart
Gantt Chart
A Gantt chart is a planning tool which allows us to look at all of the tasks required for a project, the length of time they might take, and the start/end/duration of each task. This is a useful tool for planning out projects which must be completed within a set amount of time. It allows us to monitor our progress throughout the project and ensure we complete the project within the time frame.
The time scale goes across the x axis this can be divided up in days, months or hours depending on the task. The tasks go down along the y axis. Where each task is coloured on the chart indicates it's start date/time, duration and end date.
In the example below you will see a Gantt chart for a presentation a KS3 student is making on the school. This shows the tasks involved, the start/duration and end of each task as well as the order they are going to be completed in. You will notice adding images and videos were down at the same time. Some tasks must be done after others, such as animations and transitions. We cannot add animations or transitions if we have not created the slides and added text and pictures beforehand.
When creating a Gantt Chart you might find using a spreadsheet useful, alternatively a table in Microsoft Word could be used. If you use a spreadsheet print screening your Gantt Chart will allow you to transfer the image to your written report.
To get top marks in this task you have to create a Gantt chart before you start the project. This should include all aspects of the project and the write up, the level of detail detail is important, think about all of the tasks you have to do for all parts of the controlled assessment. As you work your way through the project you should take note of how long each task actually takes and any additional tasks that perhaps you didn't plan for. It might be useful to create a copy of your Gantt Chart and update it as you go along.
At the end you need to have 2 Gantt charts. The first one which was done at the start and a second one showing the actual timings of the task when creating the project. You must clearly identify any changes and explain them to get full marks. Aim for at least 5 changes with detailed explanations for top marks. Ensure all of your tasks are in a sensible order and avoid having two tasks being completed at the same time. You should also avoid having gaps in your time scale. When creating your final Gantt chart make sure if tasks take less time than expected that you adjust the timings of all following tasks.
Jot Thoughts
Jot Thoughts
What is a website?
Why do businesses have websites?
What features do you expect in a modern website?
Pick two specific features a website might have and explain their purpose.
Website Features
Website Features
Research the following features of websites, record your findings in the knowledge organiser.
Banner
Images
Videos
Image Carousels
Scrolling Marquees
Navigation
Hyperlinks
Layout
Colour Scheme
Fonts
Hit Counter
Social Media Links
Form
Buttons
Collapsible Sections
When completing your website reviews try to use technical language by referring to features using the correct terminology.
Kagan Jot Thoughts
Kagan Jot Thoughts
How can we perform research?
Why do we perform research?
Why is it important to perform research when creating a website?
What type of things could we research for this activity?
Research
Research
In this task you have to research two different aspects of web design. You must find 3 appropriate articles on web design and review 3 websites identifying the features that are good and bad.
The first research task is to research web design principles. Find 3 sites/articles which provide you with useful information which you can use when developing your web site. You should include the web address of the article, the findings from the article which can be directly copied and pasted, print-screened or summarised in your own words. All 3 websites must also be added to your bibliography along with the date you accessed the site. Just print screening one part of a webpage is not enough. Below is an example article on making an effective marketing campaign, it is completely irrelevant to your task but will hopefully help you see the difference between a website review and a web article. Think carefully about the search prompt you might use in your controlled assessment.
The second research task is to identify good/bad website features of at least 3 different websites. Again you should show clearly the website address and any features you are discussing through print-screens. Explain what you feel are the good/bad features of each website in detail considering how this helps/damages the overall website and how this might affect the user experience. Aim for at least 5 well explained good and bad features for each website. You can use any website of your choice but it might be worthwhile using websites similar in purpose to your task for the controlled assessment as this will give you ideas. Also when reviewing the websites use the technical terms for each feature where appropriate. These are listed in your knowledge organiser.
Have a look at some examples below? What is good about them? How might they be improved?
Kagan Paired Discussion
Kagan Paired Discussion
What is a bibiography?
Why do we use bibliography?
What needs to be included in a bibliography?
What do you need to add to the bibliography for your controlled assessment?
Bibliography
Bibliography
A bibliography is a list of the websites you used for both parts of the research task and the date you accessed the webpage. You should aim for at least 6 websites. You need to include the actual address and the date you accessed each link. These should be presented on a single page. You need to include the 3 web articles you used in research and the 3 websites you reviewed along with the date accessed.
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