Lesson Plan

• Describe the key characteristics of good form design.
• Explain how logical flow, appropriate field types, and validation improve data entry.
• Apply accessibility and security principles when creating a form.
• Evaluate a form using the provided design checklist.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Sample poorly‑designed form screenshots
• Worksheets with the design checklist
• Laptops with a form‑building tool (e.g., Access, HTML editor)
• Printed hand‑out of the checklist

Begin with a quick poll: “What annoys you most about online forms?” Connect responses to the need for clear, efficient design. Review prior learning on database tables and data entry. State that by the end of the lesson students will be able to design a form that is accurate, accessible, and secure.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Students list common problems with everyday forms; share a few examples.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Define form design and present the nine key characteristics with visual examples.
3. Guided practice (15’) – In pairs, redesign a poorly designed sample form using the checklist; teacher circulates to give feedback.
4. Whole‑class review (10’) – Groups showcase their redesigns; discuss clarity, logical flow, validation, accessibility, and security.
5. Independent activity (10’) – Students create a simple data‑entry form in Access/HTML, applying all principles.
6. Exit ticket (5’) – Write three design improvements they will use in future forms.

Recap the essential characteristics of good form design and highlight a few standout student examples. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, and assign homework: improve a real‑world form (e.g., school registration) using the checklist.