google sites
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A basic tutorial for using Google SitesTRANSCRIPT
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Exploring Google Sites
Build a Classroom Website
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Why Use Google Sites? One more Google Tool…you already have an
account
Features are similar to other Google tools
Easy WYSIWYG interface
Integrated with other Google tools, like Docs & Picasa
Like a wiki – can collaborate in building it
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Why Use Sites in Education Easy to create school website Use it for school organizations (sports, PTA,
fund-raiser) Let students use it as a publishing tool
Tips: Create simple, static information
Team schedule School activities timeline Policies & Procedures
KISS (Keep It Super Simple)
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Use Google Sites to: Create – web content easily Collect – all your information in one place Control – who can view and edit
Plan: club meetings and activities Share: information in a secure environment Collaborate: on a team project Stay Connected: with family and friends
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A Few Examples
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Let’s Get Started From your iGoogle page, click on More and
choose Sites
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Create Your Site
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Choose a Template & Name Your Site Not sure what type of site you want to create?
?
Make sure you use a name that is simple to type and remember
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Choose a Theme Not sure what your site is about? Hold off on
themes until you are ready.
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More Options… Create Site Describe your site Decide who can view it…I recommend making
it public
Enter code
Click Create site
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Example: No Template, Patchwork theme
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Now What… Know what you want to put on your site
BEFORE you start building
Create a rough layout/design of what you think you might want
Don’t be afraid to experiment…delete and start again.
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Now What… Create a new page Edit existing page
More: See changes
Change template and URL Change site content, settings & appearance
Collaborate by Sharing the site
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Simple…Remember Edit > Save Click on Edit page to change content
Click on Save to save your changes
The toolbar is similar to other Google tools
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Add content to your siteUse the Insert menu to add items to your page
Use the Table menu to add and work with tables
Use Layout to determine number and layout of columns
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Edit Sidebar… Manage site
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Use Embed to add Web 2.0 content
Paste Code
Update
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Templates for new pages
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Put a blog in your website
Using an Announcements page lets you create posts, like a blog.
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Adding Elements to your site
Picasa Slide Show Google Doc
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Collaborate on the site… Share
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Need to get back to your site? 1.
1. Visit your iGoogle Page
2. Go to More…Sites3. Click on your site4. Start editing