Creating a Wix Website (Ages 8-12)
Andrea Davis
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(22)
Students will learn how to draft and publish a website using the Wix hosting platform
Class experience
Course Overview: "Website Creation Essentials Using Wix" is designed to equip young learners aged 8 to 12 with the skills needed to create and publish their own websites using Wix, a user-friendly web development platform. Over the course of three weeks, students will learn through interactive sessions, covering everything from the basics of website planning to the final publication. Class Experience: The class experience is structured to provide students with a practical learning journey....
9 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Session 1: Introduction to WixOverview of Wix and its capabilities. Setting up a Wix account and navigating the dashboard. Introduction to selecting and applying templates.Lesson 2Session 2: Starting Your WebsiteChoosing the right template based on the intended website function. Customizing templates: changing layouts, adding pages.Lesson 3Session 3: Planning Your Website's StructureCreating a design outline and planning content placement. Introduction to basic design principles: alignment, contrast, and usability.Week 2Lesson 4Session 1: Sourcing and Managing ContentHow to source images and videos legally (using royalty-free resources). Best practices for formatting and uploading images and videos for web use.Lesson 5Session 2: Enhancing Your Site with MediaAdding and customizing media elements like images and videos. Introduction to advanced features such as galleries and slideshows.Lesson 6Session 3: Incorporating Interactive FeaturesAdding interactive elements like e-commerce features and forms. Overview of Wix apps that enhance site functionality like Wix Stores and Wix Forms.Week 3Lesson 7Session 1: Review and RefinementFinalizing the website design. Peer-to-peer review of websites to provide feedback.Lesson 8Session 2: Going LiveSteps to publish the website. Checking functionality and design across different devices.Lesson 9Session 3: Class Website ShowcaseEach student presents their website. Discussion on challenges faced and how they were overcome. Feedback session from the instructor and peers.
Students will be able to plan, draft, and publish a website using the Wix hosting platform.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Students will be evaluated based on their active participation and the progression of their website from concept to publication. The final peer review session allows students to present their completed websites and receive feedback, which is crucial for their ongoing development as web designers.Grades Offered
Requirements: Students will need a Laptop for this class. Tablets and IPads will not work for this class.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This course utilizes Wix, a third-party web development platform that is widely recognized and used for educational purposes. Students will be required to create a free Wix account to participate in the course. All account setup and usage will be guided and supervised during the sessions. Wix is safe for educational use and adheres to high data privacy standards. No personal information beyond what is necessary for account creation will be required. Parents are encouraged to oversee the account setup process.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(22)
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Group Class
$69
weekly or $205 for 9 classes3x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 58 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
5-10 learners per class
