Web Explorations is an online learning resource designed for UK students of GCSE, AS and A2 qualifications and their teachers. The site enables students to research and critically assess web resources and their use. It includes practical exercises and the opportunity to take part in online discussions where students can share their findings and experiences with other users.
Web Explorations aims to:
- promote the use of the web in schools and colleges
- encourage critical approaches to resources available on the web
The outcome of the activities here can be used to provide evidence for Assessment Objectives for the following courses:
Media Studies
Film Studies
Citizenship
IT Key Skills
A Teachers’ guide and Students’ guide have been produced to help you to find your way around. Please choose one.
To navigate your way around the site, use the main menu that appears at the top of every page. You can always find your way back to where you were by using this menu.
Web Explorations was produced by Watershed Media Centre and supported by the Learning and Skills Council West of England.