This is a project based activity where pupils will apply the knowledge that they have learnt with Web Design to a Hackathon style activity. This could be a single day activity for new S4 pupils at change of timetable where new S5/6 pupils are paired with groups to help support them and work with them throughout the day or could also be an activity done in class time. Pupils are presented with 3 themes of challenges to pick from.

Alternative themes: You could get teachers from other departments to pitch a revision resource on a particular topic that they would like to have or senior leadership team to pitch an idea that they would like for their school, this could be an interactive project that raises awareness of school values etc. Then get pupils to pick which one they would like and come up with an idea and make it.

Overview of slides and activities: Web Design Hackathon

Slides/Activities

Brief overview

Learning objectives

Activity 1

Web Design Hackathon

Slide 2

Type of activities

Practical task in pairs or small groups of 4 max

Pupils will choose one of the themes and they will design and create a project around this. This could become a competition challenge having small prizes or certificates for various categories such as; best team work, most creative, best project, best design etc. You could involve senior pupils or other teachers and senior management to be involved in the judging.

Opportunity to also tie in with primaries and set up the projects as stalls and get feeder primaries to come up and visit and try the games and they could be involved in judging as well by voting their favourite. Similar approach could also be extended for parents/carers as well.

Apply knowledge learnt from the Web Design unit by designing, developing, and presenting a personally meaningful, self-directed project.
Opportunity for collaboration by working in peer teams, sharing skills, and giving and receiving feedback.

Activity 2

Promotional Poster

Slide 3

Type of activities

Practical task in pairs or small groups of max 4

Pupils will now create a promotional poster to help promote their website. This should include a QR code to their website along with a description of their site.

Apply knowledge learnt from the Digital Literacy unit - (Microsoft Teams version) or (Google version) by designing a promotional poster that could be used on digital boards or printed out to help promote their website.
Opportunity for collaboration by working in peer teams, sharing skills, and giving and receiving feedback.