Myth: I do not need to know about web pages as I do not want to develop a web site.
Truth: Using web pages is an alternative way of developing resources for your pupils which does not have to be on a web site. Web pages are simply pages saved in a particular file format just as Textease or Word files. The format is either .html or .htm

Where can I use web pages ?
Developing a resource by creating a series of web pages means this can be used on a local hard disk just for your classroom,
shared over a school network or used as part of your school web site.

How do I create the pages?
You do not need special software. Multimedia Textease, Word and /or Publisher can be used to develop and save web pages.
For more professional creation software such as Front Page2000 or Dreamweaver are recommended.
Another alternative is to use the web-based software used by a company such as ik.com (see below)

How do I start finding out more?
The ICT Curriculum course 'Designing Web Pages for Beginners' is a starting point to develop the necessary skills using standard Curriculum software. Check out the details on the 'ICT Courses' page.

What if I do want to create a school web site?
The same information applies. Somerset schools may have their web sites hosted at County Hall and be available to the World!
To check the web address of your school go to http://schools.somerset.gov.uk and look down the list.
Interested? To download instructions on how to go about this (once you have created the web site) go to the 'Further Help' tab on the Download Help section of this site.

I am not that confident and am a busy teacher so I want a method that is quick and fairly straightforward, what should I consider?
The Curriculum Team offer ICT courses in developing a site using the hosting of a commercial company called ik.com. This is a template-based website design which is created and edited on-line. It may suit those schools who want a web presence but do not wish to spent time on developing a wide variety of pages. See the ICT Course listed "ik.com Schools website training" or ring or email one of the Curriculum Team