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Welcome to our class wiki. ** There may be a few questions you are asking yourself. What is a class wiki ?and why are we using it?
 * media type="custom" key="3542788"Computers in the real world

//__**What is a class wiki ?**__// This is an online environment where we can all work together and share our thoughts and ideas. We are going to use the wiki to post our work and discuss ideas.

//__**Why are we using it?**__// Throughout the unit you will be working in groups and individually to complete a number of tasks. We are going to use the wiki to share our answers. Wiki's also allow us to add to what other people have written. For example you may like to add your thoughts to a question that someone else has already answered.

__ Essential Question W hat Links Us ?__
This unit aims to equip students with transferable skills for the real world. The unit is designed to introduce students to a wide range of software applications which will equip students to complete a number of real life tasks. Students will approach or invent a real life business, and learn how to promote and support its day to day operations incorporating all the different software applications they have learnt. Students will develop a web site, design and produce a range of printed promotional material, create a commercial in flash and record a radio advertisement for the business. Throughout the unit students will write a weekly self reflection learning journal. The students will also create a final presentation of their project which they will present to the class for peer evaluation.

 Why is planning and research a key component to successful web design? How can technology help increase a business's local and global presence? || __**Content Questions**__ Explain how the internet can help an organisation become global? What features and design elements contribute to an effective web site? What is the purpose of the website? Why is a company logo important? How will I design and develop my clients website? What key features will I include in the website? What are the expectations of my client? What printed promtional material can you produce to increase your organisations presence in the community? How will I design and develop the promotional material? || 
 * __Unit Questions__**
 * How has technology/internet changed the way we communicate?
 * What is the internet?

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