This a journalistic media site, that presents a mixture of LGBT friendly news, articles, opinions and discussion forums. Content would allow for supervised access at KS3 and 4. Some content is of a sexual nature and would need to be careful considered before any use.
For a detailed analysis of this site, its functionality and usefulness please see our grading table with notes below.
Links:
Grading:
| Web Address: www.lgf.org.uk | Absolutely true | Almost true | Somewhat true | Not really | Not at all |
| Use of Site | |||||
| No expertise in LGB T issues needed | √1 | ||||
| LGBT inclusive | √2 | ||||
| Other equalities strands | √ | ||||
| Authoritative | √3 | √ | |||
| Comprehensive | √4 | ||||
| User friendly/easy to navigate | √6 | ||||
| Accessible at any level | √ | ||||
| Useful links to other sites | √7 | ||||
| Education Materials | |||||
| Teaching Materials | √ | ||||
| Lesson Plans | √ | ||||
| Materials easy to use | |||||
| Follow up opportunities | |||||
| Differentiated | |||||
| Clear time frames | |||||
| Good one-offs | |||||
| Cross-curricular opportunities | |||||
Notes:
- None needed as the journalistic style is self explanatory.
- Good coverage of L G and B. T threads are harder to find.
- This website is a dynamic one that is constantly being updated
- News feed are clear and appear authoritative. Opinion and article section must be considered on their own merit. Good sections on Wellbeing, Bullying and HIV information.
- An informative site that is easy to navigate. Good use of bright and positive LGBT images.
- Large clear tabs, makes this simple and straightforward to navigate.
- Not a single links listing, you need to look, section by section.
