Website Design
Adding more __________ around content makes the website look less cluttered and easier to read.
whitespace
Some schools require a __________ form before student photos can be posted online.
phot release
Interactive features like __________ allow readers to participate and share their opinions.
polls
A school’s __________ may limit what information students can publish online.
privacy
Designing for different __________ is important because people access websites on computers, tablets, and smartphones.
devices
A well-designed website should be easy to __________ so readers can find content quickly.
navigate
Posting photo galleries and videos from school events online helps keep the content __________.
timely
Offering interactive features like polls, videos, and comment sections makes students feel more __________.
connected
Why might a school have a privacy policy for its website?
a) To make the website harder to use
b) To protect students’ personal information and safety
c) To get more advertisements
d) To reduce the number of staff needed
b) To protect students’ personal information and safety
Student journalists can use __________ management systems like Drupal or Joomla! to create their websites.
content
Grouping similar items close together on a website is called __________.
proximity
Why might a yearbook staff use social media?
a) To keep students interested before the yearbook is printed
b) To make the yearbook more expensive
c) To keep the theme a secret from everyone
d) To discourage students from participating
a) To keep students interested before the yearbook is printed
Which is an example of an interactive feature for a school’s newspaper website?
a) A printed newspaper archive
b) A sports schedule on a bulletin board
c) An online poll about favorite school events
d) A list of school rules
c) An online poll about favorite school events
What should reporters do when collecting information from sources online?
a) Ignore privacy and use all information
b) Tell sources their information might be published online
c) Only use anonymous sources
d) Never collect information online
b) Tell sources their information might be published online
Which resource is mentioned as helpful for student journalists analyzing complex numerical data?
A. School counselors
B. Technology teachers
C. Economics or statistics teachers
D. English teachers
C. Economics or statistics teachers
Using a __________ system helps maintain a consistent layout across all pages of the website.
grid
Which activity could help students feel more involved in the school’s online publication?
a) Reading old printed newspapers
b) Submitting photos, stories, or reviews
c) Ignoring the website
d) Only staff members creating all the content
b) Submitting photos, stories, or reviews
What is one benefit of having a website for a school newspaper?
a) Stories can only be updated once a month
b) It is harder to reach readers
c) Readers can access news and updates anytime
d) It costs less than a print newspaper
c) Readers can access news and updates anytime
It is important to __________ online comments to make sure discussions stay respectful.
moderate
How can student journalists conduct interviews with people in distant locations?
A. Through postal mail
B. Through telegraph
C. Through Skype
D. Through newspaper classifieds
C. Through Skype
What is important for a school publication website to have?
a) Difficult navigation and few pictures
b) Clear design, easy navigation, and interactive features
c) No contact information for staff
d) Only stories from teachers
b) Clear design, easy navigation, and interactive features
What innovative feature accompanies the marching band's front-page story?
A. A live streaming video
B. A QR code linking to additional photos
C. A professional photographer's portfolio
D. A written transcript of interviews
B. A QR code linking to additional photos
What significant advantage do high school publications seem to have over professional newspapers?
A. They have larger budgets
B. They maintain better reader engagement
C. They publish more frequently
D. They have more experienced writer
B. They maintain better reader engagement
What is a benefit of having links to other websites in online articles?
a) They distract readers from the main story
b) They provide extra information and resources
c) They make the page harder to read
d) They reduce student interest
b) They provide extra information and resources
How are student journalists utilizing computer-assisted reporting?
A. To create video games
B. To design website layouts
C. To gather comprehensive information on various topics
D. To replace traditional journalism methods
C. To gather comprehensive information on various topics