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Web Technology

Digital Journalism · Level 6  ·  8 Chapters

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What Web Technology covers

A website starts with design tools and a content management system, and Web Technology in Digital Journalism Level 6 follows it all the way to hosting. Early outcomes cover web design formats and tools, then types, functions, set-up and management of web content management systems. Integration comes next: digital content integration methods and tools, then text and graphics with fonts and graphic formats, then video and audio formats, and motion and animation. Website design looks at techniques, types, content selection and page layout. Publishing ends the unit with hosting platforms, uploading a site and managing updates and posts.

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Careers after Web Technology

In Kenya's fast-growing digital economy, mastering web technology opens doors to vibrant opportunities across various sectors. Whether you're dreaming of building a career in a tech company, supporting local businesses, or launching your own online venture, these skills are your gateway to success.

  • Jua Kali Sector: Many artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs need websites to showcase their products and services. Your skills can help them build affordable, effective online platforms, boosting their sales and visibility.
  • Agribusiness (KTDA, smallholder farmers): Creating and managing websites for agricultural cooperatives or agribusiness firms helps farmers access markets, share important updates, and attract investors.
  • Matatu Industry: Modern matatu operators increasingly use websites and online booking systems to improve customer experience. Your expertise can help design and maintain these platforms.
  • Hospitality and Tourism: Hotels, lodges, and tour operators in Kenya rely on well-designed websites to attract local and international visitors. Your ability to create engaging content and seamless web experiences is highly sought after.
  • County Governments and Public Sector: Counties need websites to provide information, services, and updates to citizens. Your skills ensure these platforms are user-friendly and up-to-date.
  • KenGen and Energy Sector: Large organizations require dynamic websites to communicate projects, sustainability initiatives, and investor relations. Your web technology skills make you an asset here.
  • Self-Employment and Freelancing: With these skills, you can start your own web design and management business, serving clients locally and globally, earning a steady income and growing your brand.

Mastering web technology empowers you to shape Kenya’s digital future, create meaningful impact, and build a rewarding career or business that thrives in today’s connected world. Your journey starts here—embrace it with confidence!

Chapters

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Demonstrate the use of web design tools
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Establish content management systems
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3
Determine web content integration
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Integrate text and graphics
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Integrate video and audio
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Integrate motions and animations
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Design websites
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Publish Websites
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What Web Technology covers: 41 main topics in 8 chapters

1. Demonstrate the use of web design tools

  1. 1.1 Introduction to web technology
  2. 1.2 Introduction to web designing
  3. 1.3 Types of Web design formats
  4. 1.4 Web design tools
  5. 1.5 Functions of web design tools

2. Establish content management systems

  1. 2.1 Introduction to web content management systems
  2. 2.2 Types of web content management systems
  3. 2.3 Functions of web content management systems
  4. 2.4 Setting up web content management system
  5. 2.5 Managing web content

3. Determine web content integration

  1. 3.1 Meaning of terms
  2. 3.2 Types of digital content
  3. 3.3 Understanding digital content integration
  4. 3.4 Methods of digital content integration
  5. 3.5 Digital content integration tools
  6. 3.6 Process of digital content integration

4. Integrate text and graphics

  1. 4.1 Introduction to web integration
  2. 4.2 Forms of web integration
  3. 4.3 Types of fonts and their use in web
  4. 4.4 Graphic formats and their use in web
  5. 4.5 Texts and graphics integration tools
  6. 4.6 Integrating text and graphics in web

5. Integrate video and audio

  1. 5.1 Types of audio formats and their use in web
  2. 5.2 Video formats and their use in web
  3. 5.3 Audio integration tools
  4. 5.4 Video integration tools
  5. 5.5 Integrating audio in web
  6. 5.6 Integrating video in web

6. Integrate motions and animations

  1. 6.1 Understanding motions and animations and their uses in web
  2. 6.2 Motions and animation integration tools
  3. 6.3 Integrating motions and animations in web

7. Design websites

  1. 7.1 Websites design techniques and methods
  2. 7.2 Types of websites design
  3. 7.3 Select websites content
  4. 7.4 Web page layout
  5. 7.5 Web design tools
  6. 7.6 Designing a website

8. Publish Websites

  1. 8.1 Types of website hosting platforms
  2. 8.2 Choosing website hosting platform
  3. 8.3 Uploading website on hosting platform
  4. 8.4 Managing updates and posts on the website

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 112 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 236 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 188 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 52 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 34 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 1,176 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 6 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 120 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 72 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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