Introduction to Multimedia

Chapter 4: The Multimedia Development Process

Go Online Activities 4.2a

4.2 Explore Navigation Schemes

Introduction:
Learn about different navigation schemes that can be used on Web sites and what the developer can do to make it easier for a visitor to navigate a site.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: Digital Web Magazine: Navigation Complex
Destination Site: The Basics of Navigation

Note: If a link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
Web site navigation, navigation schemes

1
What is breadcrumb navigation, as explained on the first Web site? What is its purpose?
2
Why is linear navigation rarely used on the Web?
3
According to the second Web site, what is a Web site's navigation scheme similar to?
4
Why is consistency vital when you are establishing a navigation scheme and site structure?
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